# Flags, Fear, and the Birth of a Dynasty | New England Patriots News

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Podcast: [New England Patriots News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-england-patriots-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7434912)
Published: 2026-09-11T18:51:06+00:00
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When the NFL returned just two weeks after 9/11, the Patriots vs. Jets game became a national moment of unity. Offensive guard Joe Andruzzi, whose three firefighter brothers were in NYC that day, ran onto the field waving American flags — a raw, powerful symbol for a grieving nation. His brothers’ survival was uncertain for 12 hours, and one narrowly escaped Tower One’s collapse. Players carried trauma into the game, even a flyover triggered fear. The pregame ceremony, with first responders at midfield, turned emotional when Andruzzi grabbed flags from the tunnel wall — sparking an unforgettable roar of unity. That same afternoon, Tom Brady entered the game for the first time as starter, beginning his legendary Patriots run — a season that ended in a Super Bowl win he later dedicated to the heroes of 9/11. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/98b877a19de80e8b

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