Way back in 2007, the Patriots went into their last game against the NY Giants with a 15-0 record. The Giants had secured a playoff spot and the thinking was that they would rest their players for that game to prepare for the playoff game.

Instead, they came in and battled the Patriots down to the wire, losing by a 38-35 score. It was one of the best games of the year and not a single Giant took a play off to rest. Their coach wanted them battle hardened and ready to play in the following games that mattered.

I don't have to tell you who that coach was...and I think you know the rest of the story.

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