“The wave went on for about 10 minutes,’’ said Tom Brady (three touchdown passes, two interceptions). “You don’t see that in the States too often.’’
Switching from snowy Foxborough to the slippery pitch of Wembley did nothing to stall New England’s dominance of NFL paupers. On the heels of 59-0 vs. the Titans, the Patriots went ahead, 21-0, at Wembley, making for an aggregate 80-0 over 5 1/2 quarters against a pair of Roger Goodell’s Tomato Cans.
It was a dog of a game, played in perfect football weather in front of folks who may or may not have known what they were seeing.
“It was a fun experience for all of us,’’ said Brady. “We don’t get to spend as much time together as we had - spending 10 meals together and all sitting on the plane together . . . It will probably never happen for us again, so we’ll retire 1-0 internationally.’’
QB 12 was buoyant because he sees how this is trending. The Patriots are 5-2 going into their bye week, with a rough patch of games in November. The quarterback senses his team is coming together, on and off the field.
London seemed to enjoy Brady’s star power and his game. A Brady feature in London’s Sunday Times favorably compared him with soccer star David Beckham.
Brady was one of three Patriots pictured on the giant banner hanging outside Wembley. The image of the quarterback was displayed alongside linemen Matt Light and Vince Wilfork (at 325 pounds, given the current exchange rate, Wilfork translates to $532 dollars).
Fans entering the stadium were given Tampa Bay flags, a concession to the Buccaneers’ status as official home team. Page 100 of the official Gameday Programme (yes, that’s how they spelled it) featured a handy-dandy glossary headlined, “If tonight’s game is your first taste of the NFL, here’s a quick guide to what’s going on . . . ’’
