FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -The length of opponents' touchdown drives doesn't make a difference to New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick. He doesn't want his defense to allow any scores. The Patriots gave up touchdown marches of 90 and 98 yards in Sunday's 20-17 overtime loss to the Broncos in Denver. The Patriots also let the Broncos move 58 yards on 11 plays to set up the winning field goal on the only possession of overtime. The return of linebacker Jerod Mayo couldn't stop Denver on those drives. Last year's NFL defensive rookie of the year was back after missing three games with an injured right knee. Belichick said Mayo made some good plays but he's sure Mayo will do better in the next game on Sunday against Tennessee.Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press. |
