"Attack!"
Houston locked his eyes firmly on Brady, this time not making a reckless move—
Edelman, or Gronkowski?
Houston was clear that Brady had two offensive chances, and if a fourth-down gamble was included, there would be three; but the defensive group had only one chance—one mistake, and it was game over.
Thus, Houston needed to focus, one hundred percent.
Without blinking, he kept his gaze fixed on Brady and then saw Brady raise his hand, aiming in Edelman's direction, preparing to throw.
Trigger?
No, Houston wasn't fooled and stayed cautious—
Edelman was already the primary focus of their defense; plus, in the confined space of the Red Zone, without much room to maneuver, this wasn't Edelman's optimal area of play.
If it were Gronkowski, that would be a different matter.
Moreover, despite being absolutely exhausted, Houston didn't let his attention drift; he noticed the New England Patriots employing a double running back tactic on this offensive sequence.
