The Patriots wide receiver was penalized for unnecessary roughness after drilling Chiefs defensive back Jamell Fleming on a punt return in the second quarter.
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Fortunately for the Patriots, Amendola’s dirty hit didn’t do much damage. After the ball was marked down at the four-yard line, the flag only pushed New England back to the two. Tom Brady later scored on a one-yard sneak to finish off a 98-yard drive and help give the Pats a 14-3 lead.