The most entertaining Patriots game in years was equal parts slop and surprise.

For the second time in NFL history, a kick return touchdown immediately followed a punt return touchdown.

For the first time in almost three years, the Pats scored more than 30 points.

And who could forget their 14 missed tackles, dozen penalties, or Milton Williams’ game-ending sack?

That sack perfectly punctuated a fourth quarter where the Patriots’ defense more than quadrupled its pressure rate from earlier in the game to preserve a win.

That’s right.

While slogging through the South Florida heat for three-plus hours, the Pats’ pass rush actually strengthened as the game wore on. And they can thank the football gods it did.

The Patriots blitzed just once — once! — after bombarding the Raiders with 17

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