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Though it wasn’t pretty, the Patriots got into the win column on Sunday afternoon, taking down the Steelers by a score of 17-14 to move to 1-1 on the season.
New England made big plays in all areas of the game, something that head coach Bill Belichick emphasized when he spoke to the media following the contest.
“That was a good team win for us. Really proud of the way guys competed here,” Belichick said. “Good contributions in all three areas – good complementary football.”
One such contribution came in the form a first quarter interception by cornerback Jalen Mills off a ball tipped by linebacker Mack Wilson. Belichick praised Wilson’s work on the play, pointing to his athleticism in getting a hand on the ball.
“[Wilson] made a great reaction … he’s really an outstanding athlete,” said Belichick. “I don’t know how many people would have made that play, but his athleticism and ability to get his hands on it and tip it to Mills – that was a big play for us.
