Shortly after the 2014 AFC Championship game between the New England Patriots and the Indianapolis Colts, the Patriots were accused of deflating the game balls in order to make them softer and easier to catch and throw. The Patriots claimed that any decrease in the pressure of the footballs was due to a decrease in temperature during the game. Is the Patriots’ claim scientifically valid?

A.
Yes, because as the temperature of a gas decreases, pressure increases.

B.
No, because as the temperature of a gas decreases, pressure increases.

C.
Yes, because as the temperature of a gas decreases, pressure decreases.

D.
No, because as the temperature of a gas decreases, pressure decreases.