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The Patriots win! In the tone-setting game of the year, and a game against one of the top AFC contenders, the New England team showed they weren't planning on going quietly. Solid rushing from new man Corey Dillon, terrific game from Commander Brady, and a lot of big plays on both sides of the ball. The defense was embaressed by Edgerrin James on one drive and one drive only. Whatever adjustments were made proved to be as effective as we have expected from the Pats.

Meanwhile, the Red Sox are taking the night off, and ceding the opening game of their series in Seattle 7-0 in the seventh. Lousy pitching, lousy defense, lousy hitting. Get this one behind you, boys, and win again tomorrow!