Third Gear, five yards, a pass or a run?
However, the New England Patriots didn't care because Belichick chose to take the initiative, firmly grasping their fate in his palms—
Rush.
This season, Brady remained the undisputed superstar of the New England Patriots, and those who only glanced at the data without watching the games assumed it was still Brady leading the New England Patriots to soar.
After all, the offensive group of the New England Patriots ranked fourth in the league, only behind the Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Rams, and New Orleans Saints—exactly the top four teams in the conference finals.
But in reality, it was otherwise.
This season, Brady's performance had clearly declined. It might not have been noticeable usually, but during crucial moments, his pass completion rate, second-reading ability, and other data all fell sharply, with personal mistakes also remaining high, which wasn't a good sign.
