"When Kevin Faulk was placed on injured reserve Wednesday with a torn right anterior cruciate ligament, there were concerns about how efficient the Patriots would be on third down. In the first quarter of yesterday's 38-30 victory over the Bills, it appeared New England's strategy was to completely avoid third-down situations. Through some aggressive play-calling, the Patriots didn't face a single third down. But they capitalized on some productive second-down plays for gains of 13, 25, and 14 yards by rookie tight end Aaron Hernandez. The eight-play, 75-yard drive was capped by Tom Brady's 7-yard touchdown toss to Randy Moss." http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/articles/2010/09/27/no_faulk_but_3d_time_a_charm/
