Stevan Ridley did not arrive with a lot of expectations when the Patriots selected him in the 3rd round of the 2011 draft. His introduction to the NFL was anything but smooth—head coach Bill Belichick immediately sent him to what Ridley called “fat camp,” believing the rookie was 20 pounds overweight. But it did not take long for Ridley to earn not only Belichick’s trust but also help the Pats maintain their undefeated record at Wembley Stadium, London.

After their historic 35-7 win over the Buccaneers in 2009, three years later in 2012, New England arrived in Old England to keep their streak alive. While Ridley had already become a crucial part of Belichick’s system by that time, the former RB faced an unusual problem that nearly cost the Patriots the game.

Unlike most NFL stadiums, W

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