It was key in my eyes, too

But for a different set of reasons.
Crucial big-time home loss.
Loss against a top divisional opponent that we are fighting off all year long.
Missed an opportunity to step up to the top of the top tier, making home field advantage tougher to obtain.

But then again, that loss may have caused the players to take a more serious look at themselves and determine not to let anymore slip away like that.

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