Patriots tie game on Stevan Ridley TD early in fourth quarter

Tom Brady connected with Kenbrell Thompkins for a 37-yard gain to the Panthers’ 1-yard line and Stevan Ridley – back from Bill Belichick’s doghouse after a lost fumble in the first half – scored to pull the Patriots even with the Carolina Panthers 17-17 early in the fourth quarter. A 15-yard touchdown pass from Cam…