‘Head coach Sean McDermott elected to try for a 50-yard field goal on 4th-and-1 from the Patriots’ 32-yard line, down a touchdown in the fourth quarter. Kicker Stephen Hauschka missed it, giving New England the ball at their own 40-yard line. They essentially put the game away with a touchdown seven plays later. But McDermott’s decision made it easier for that to happen. He had been aggressive and went for it on fourth down earlier in the game when it was tied. Even though it was still early in the fourth quarter, the offense had yet to score a touchdown and it was clear they were going to need one at some point. They needed one yard to gain. A field goal from 50 yards out in cold weather is tough for any kicker. And even if Hauschka had made it they would still be down four, and still needing a touchdown at some point.’