The whole thing stinks to me. The Pats didn't try to make a touchdown when it was 1st down on the four.
They tried to cover one of the fastest receivers in the league one on one with a rookie, when all they needed to do was stop the long pass.
The point spread was seven. The Pats could have EASILY covered. My skeptical nature is wondering if one or more participants had wagers on the game, or if someone who did have a large bet got to somebody.
Probably not.
DonM