The last time Jarryd Hayne took a team into an NRL finals campaign from eighth on the ladder it was pretty memorable.The Gold Coast recruit turned in a wondrous run of form for Parramatta in 2009 as the Eels charged from the last finals position to a grand final.Its a run Hayne is eager to emulate at his new club as the Titans begin their first finals campaign since 2010 against Queensland rivals Brisbane on Friday night.The 28-year-old says that charge through September seven years ago was all about momentum, something he firmly believes the Titans can find against the Broncos at Suncorp Stadium.We were on fire and took that momentum through the whole series ... weve got an opportunity to play our best footy and thats what were hoping to do on Friday night, Hayne said.Were in control of it, with how well we play.The key for us is weve got what it takes to go with teams with our ability and talent across the park.Hayne endured his toughest day yet in a Titans jersey against North Queensland last Saturday.The ex-NSW Origin superstar made just 69 running metres and missed three tackles.He also coughed up a ball early in the first half to allow Cowboys winger Antonio Winterstein to score.Its a performance Hayne is eager to eradicate and hes confident his link with halves pairing Ash Taylor and Tyrone Roberts will be stronger against the Broncos.Thats only our second game as a spine together, he said.It was always going to take time. 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Brissett (thumb) and Jimmy Garoppolo (shoulder) were listed as questionable on the Patriots final injury report, and the Patriots didnt announce their starter until Sunday. But Ryan repeated his statement from Wednesday that he knew in advance who would start for New England.My sources inside the New England Patriot building said that Jacoby Brissett would be the quarterback, Ryan said after Sundays game. How about that? Ill stir some stuff up. Who was it? Who was it? I dont know who it was.At Ryans news conference Wednesday, the Bills coach impersonated Bill Belichick, and as Ryan began his postgame news conference Sunday, he again imitated the style of the Patriots coach. In a dull tone, Ryan said, On to L.A., I guess, making reference to Belichicks memorable On to Cincinnati remark in 2014. The Bills travel to play the Los Angeles Rams next weekend.Ryan also brought a Clemson hat to his postgame news conference Sunday, placing it on the podium as he spoke. Ryans son, Seth, plays for Clemson.That was as good of a weekend as you can have, Ryan said, referring to his teams victory and undefeated Clemsons 42-36 win Saturday over Louisville.ddddddddddddrior to kickoff Sunday, Bills defensive backs and Patriots receivers were involved in an altercation during warm-ups that was quickly extinguished by coaches. Bills safety Robert Blanton and Patriots wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell were among those initially scuffling.We were out there doing our normal game routine, warming up as DBs, and a couple of Patriots guys ran through our DBs drills, Blanton said after the game. I told him, Hey, dont run through our DB drills. Can you run on the sideline? Its disrespectful and you can get somebody hurt, because DBs were backpedaling and stuff. And they decided to run through our DB drill again.Patriots president Jonathan Kraft commented on the fight minutes later to 98.5 The Sports Hub, saying, I think if you are less-than-disciplined in your personal approach, your team takes on the attitude of the coach. ... My guess is Rex [Ryan] probably loves that. ... Why Rex is Rex and Bill [Belichick] is Bill.In response to Krafts comments, Blanton said, We have a disciplined team. I think its clear today we also had the better team.However, Ryan agreed with Kraft, saying, I think so too. They probably werent as disciplined as they should be. I think thats probably what happened.Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett was not on the field during the altercation but would have intervened if he was nearby.I dont let that s--- happen. ... Thats who they are, he said after the game.ESPNs Mike Reiss contributed to this report. ' ' '