10. Kickers in the clutch
If the game comes down to a field goal, the Patriots would seemingly have the edge. Now in his second season, New England's Stephen Gostkowski is 9 of 10 in his playoff career. The post-season struggles of fifth-year Chargers kicker Nate Kaeding are well documented; he's just 2 of 6 in his playoff career.
If the game comes down to a field goal, the Patriots would seemingly have the edge. Now in his second season, New England's Stephen Gostkowski is 9 of 10 in his playoff career. The post-season struggles of fifth-year Chargers kicker Nate Kaeding are well documented; he's just 2 of 6 in his playoff career.
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