NBC was ready for some football, and so were the viewers.
Roger Goodell might not have been happy about Tom Brady's overturned suspension, but the National Football League broadcaster was surely happy to see the New England Patriots star Thursday night.
Patriots' Rebuttal Is Foray Further Into Farce - The New York Times
These ratings numbers suggest Boston isn't over Tom Brady – NBC Sports Boston
Tom Brady suspended four games, Patriots fined $1 million and docked two draft choices as 'DeflateGate' punishment - The Washington Post
Ruling doesn't mean Tom Brady is innocent in Deflategate case - Los Angeles Times
Stats show the New England Patriots became nearly fumble-proof after a 2006 rule change pushed by Tom Brady.
NFL penalizes Tom Brady, Patriots for Deflategate - CBS News
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