The Patriots opened the 2008 campaign against the Kansas City Chiefs on September 7, 2008 looking to extend their NFL record 19 game regular season winning streak.  It didn't look good for the home team as Tom Brady went down just a few minutes into the first quarter with a season-ending knee injury.  Matt Cassell stepped in and led the Pats past the Chiefs, 17-10.

Chris, Bruce and PD ponder where to put the grill
during opening day tailgate party, 2008.

Bruce didn't get the memo to wear his dark
sunglasses.  It looks like he needs them.

A view of the new complex outside of Gillette Stadium.  The Hall at Patriot
Place is on the right with the new CBS Scene on the left.

A closer view of the CBS Scene.  There are three levels inside and two
outside decks as well as that massive television screen.

The Hall and the north end of Gillette Stadium.

The stadium is filling up as anticipation builds!

At our seats looking out towards the CBS Scene again.

Bruce, Chris and Steve smile for the camera.

Steve, Joyce, Brett and Josh take their turn.

Bill, PD and Ellen with Steve giving Bill a dose of his own shenanigans.

Game action prior to Tom Brady going down.

Brett and Josh.

Bruce and Steve enjoy some chili-cheese fries.