Both those in the building and those watching the game from their couch received a late-night favor from the Patriots.

New England scored 17 first-quarter points en route to a 33-15 victory against the New York Giants at Gillette Stadium on Monday night. The Patriots were in control from the jump and coasted their way to a win. Meanwhile, many were able to get a full night’s sleep despite the primetime start.

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, who helped the offense score 10 of those 17 first-quarter points, believed the fast start was a product of a specific sleep-related message from head coach Mike Vrabel.

“I think it was perfect with coach saying, ‘no naps,'” Maye told reporters after the win, per the team . “You want to come in here and start fast. This team has been up in a lot

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