Patriots WR Deion Branch sparking a comeback win in return to New England is the GMC Never Say Never Moment of the Week for games played on October 17-18, the NFL announced on Friday. The GMC Never Say Never Moment of the Week is the best moment or play of the week that represents determination and perseverance.
Nine-year veteran Deion Branch proved you can go home again. Traded by the rebuilding Seahawks back to the Patriots, Branch produced his best game in three years in a hard-fought 23-20 win over the visiting Ravens. Branch finished with nine receptions for 98 yards, including a critical fourth-quarter touchdown catch, and almost looked like he had never left.
Deion Branch was selected from among three moments by voters on NFL.com/gmc. The other two moments were undrafted rookie WR Danario Alexander announcing himself in Rams' win and QB Matt Schaub rallying Texans to dramatic fourth-quarter comeback win.
Fans may vote for one of these three moments on NFL.com/gmc beginning immediately following Monday Night Football and ending on Friday at noon ET to determine the GMC Never Say Never Moment of the Week. The winner will be announced Friday during NFL Network's Around the League show and then posted on NFL.com.
After the regular season, fans will have a chance to determine the GMC Never Say Never Moment Of The Year from among the 17 weekly winners. Fans can vote for the winner on NFL.com/gmc throughout the month of January.
Branch sparks comeback win in return to New England
Nine-year veteran Deion Branch proved you can go home again. Traded by the rebuilding Seahawks back to the Patriots, Branch produced his best game in three years in a hard-fought 23-20 win over the visiting Ravens. Branch finished with nine receptions for 98 yards, including a critical fourth-quarter touchdown catch, and almost looked like he had never left.
Undrafted rookie Alexander announces himself in
Rams' win
Four knee surgeries in college made Alexander a longshot for the NFL, but all he needed was a chance. Undrafted and signed to the Rams' practice squad after training camp, Alexander was activated to help a depleted receiving corp vs. the Chargers. He responded with a diving, 38-yard touchdown catch to highlight a four-catch, 72-yard NFL debut for the victorious Rams.
Schaub rallies
Texans to dramatic fourth-quarter comeback win
With the Texans trailing by 10 in the fourth quarter and staring at a third consecutive home loss, quarterback Matt Schaub turned up the heat. Schaub completed 9 of 13 passes in leading two late scoring drives, the second of which he capped with an 11-yard touchdown pass to Andre Johnson with 28 seconds to play in a 35-31 win over the Chiefs.
