Patriots vs. Packers: Tully Banta-Cain Helps New England Survive Late-Game Scare

December 20, 2010   ·   Sean Keane   ·   Jump to comments

The New England Patriots survived a Sunday night scare against the Green Bay Packers in Gillette Stadium thanks to the player who was very nearly the goat of the game, Tully Banta-Cain.

With Green Bay trailing by four and driving for a potential game-winning touchdown, quarterback Matt Flynn threw an interception to safety Brandon Meriweather. Game over.

Not so fast.

Tully Banta-Cain was flagged for illegal hands to the face, offsetting the interception, giving the Packers a first down and a second chance. 

On the same drive, with time expiring, Flynn rolled out to his right looking for a receiver in the end-zone.  Banta-Cain saw his chance for redemption and seized it.  He sacked Flynn, causing a fumble and ending the game.  For real this time.

New England survived by the skin of their teeth and now advances to 12-2.  Brady's bunch can clinch home-field advantage throughout the playoffs with a win ...

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