Ups and downs in win over Bills and a quiet trade deadline
Phil Perry and Rob Ninkovich break down the Patriots Week 8 win over the Buffalo Bills and discuss the team's inactivity at the NFL trade deadline and what it means for the team going forward.
3:01 - "The Bills played tremendous on defense . . . but they are the worst offense in the NFL."
5:39 - Phil and Nink discuss the Patriots' own success on defense despite dealing with trick plays from a desperate Buffalo offense.
11:33 - Phil wonders if the crowd noise contributed to the Patriots struggles in the red zone.
16:39 - Phil on New England's inactivity at the trade deadline: "The Patriots didn't do a damn thing, are you O.K. with that?"
24:50 - Instead of giving his honorary 'Vich of the week,' Rob Ninkovich gives his 'Vich of the first half' to a deserving and often-underappreciated linebacker.
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