New England Patriots lose in the American Football Conference Playoffs in Denver.

January 17, 2006

Patriots lose to the Broncos 17-13, despite tight end Ben Watson running down Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey on the one-yard line to prevent a touchdown on a 100-yard interception return in the third quarter. Watson later explains, “My college used to say stuff like that doesn’t take a whole lot of talent. It’s only effort.”

Sources
  • Boston Globe