Kevin Byard: Mike Vrabel used Allen Iverson video to get Patriots "stepping over people"
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Key Points:
- After a tough loss to the Jaguars, the Patriots bounced back with a strong, physical performance to hand the Bills their first home loss of the season.
- Patriots safety Kevin Byard revealed that coach Mike Vrabel used a motivational video of Allen Iverson's iconic NBA Finals moment to inspire the team to be more aggressive and assertive on the field.
- Vrabel’s message emphasized reclaiming physical dominance and refusing to be bullied by opponents, which resonated with the team and improved their play.
- The victory prevented the Patriots from falling to a 1-3 start and kept them just one game behind the Bills in the AFC East standings.
- The Patriots will have an opportunity to sweep the Bills when the teams face off again in Week 13.
