The New England Patriots received an outstanding performance from running backs Stevan Ridley and Brandon Bolden as they gained 106 yards with two touchdowns and 137 yards with one touchdown respectively.

“I think the thing that really matters most with the backs is how much yards they can gain on their own,” Belichick said. “Any back can really run until the first guy gets to him. That’s not that special, but it’s what guys do after they could or should be brought down, whether they can continue to add yards to the play after that. That’s the mark really of a good runner.”