New England Patriots 4 Downs Review: Week 12 vs Dallas Cowboys

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 24: Tom Brady #12 and Julian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots reacts during the second half against the Dallas Cowboys in the game at Gillette Stadium on November 24, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) /

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FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – NOVEMBER 24: A general view as rain falls during the first half in the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on November 24, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images) /

4th Down: Must-win game in this stretch of the season

The New England Patriots split the first two games in this crucial five-game stretch against playoff-caliber teams, losing to the Ravens and then defeating the Eagles. Dallas posed a threat to the Patriots with their top offense and stout defense, but New England managed to do just enough on Sunday to hold onto the win.

Next. Defense, specials teams propel Patriots over Cowboys. dark

The Patriots finally returned home to Foxboro, and that is why this game was a must-win for them. They needed the momentum to go into Houston next Sunday night to play the Texans, who have a similar offense to the Cowboys. Hopefully, the Pats will be ready for the Texans in primetime.

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