The Patriots won the football game on Sunday against the Chiefs but they have likely lost the war as Tom Brady tore his ACL and will miss the rest of the 2008 season.  Brady completed 7 of 11 passes for 76 yards before being injured.  Matt Cassel came off of the bench and to the rescue as he completed 13 of 18 passes for 152 yards with 1 TD pass.  He also ran the ball 4 times for 13 yards (3.3 ypc) as he really stepped up with the Patriots needed him the most.  Sammy Morris was very effective in this game as he carried the ball 10 times for 53 yards (5.3 ypc) with a TD run.  He also added 5 receptions for 34 yards (6.8 avg) in this game.  Laurence Maroney was also effective running the ball with 10 carries for 51 yards (5.1 ypc).  Randy Moss led the way in the passing game for the Patriots with 116 yards receiving on 6 catches (19.3 avg) with a TD grab from Matt Cassel.  Wes Welker also pitched in with 6 grabs but only for 51 yards (8.5 avg).  The Patriots finished up with 126 yards rushing on 28 carries (4.5 ypc) and they also completed 20 of 29 passes for 212 yards. 

The Patriots’ Defense really stepped up in this football game.  Safety Rodney Harrison (14 tackles) and linebacker Tedy Bruschi (12 tackles) were both all over the football field in this game.  Linebacker Mike Vrabel was also outstanding with 6 tackles and 2 sacks.  CB Ellis Hobbs was making plays all over the field as he finished up with 4 tackles, 1 sack and 1 interception.  The Chiefs finished up with 102 yards rushing on 27 carries (3.8 ypc) and they also completed 19 of 31 passes for 182 yards.  It showed a lot of character for the Patriots to win this game despite losing the best QB on the planet.