NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (12-2) VS ARIZONA CARDINALS (8-7)
The Patriots topped 50 points for the second week in a row and the fourth time this season, embarrassing the Arizona Cardinals 51-7. New England dominated from the beginning jumping out to a 31-0 halftime lead while the Cardinals struggled with the snowy weather conditions. Things only got worse for Arizona in the second half. On the very first play, Brady connected with Randy Moss deep for a 76 yard touchdown. The Patriots increased their lead to 51-0 before the Cardinals finally responded late in the game when Matt Leinart, who had replaced the injured Kurt Warner at quarterback, found Larry Fitzgerald for a 76 yard touchdown. Brady completed 22-29 passes for 368 yards and 4 touchdowns. Gaffney led the Patriots in receiving with 6 catches for 108 yards. The Patriots outgained the Cardinals 528 to 205.
NEW ENGLAND 51 ARIZONA 7
Week 17- December 28th, Ralph Wilson, Orchard Park, NY, 1:00pm EST
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (13-2) BUFFALO BILLS (7-8)
In a game where 30+ mile an hour swirling winds dominated more than either team, the Patriots defeated the Bills 13-0, clinching the top seed in the AFC playoffs. New England held a slim 3-0 lead at halftime. Late in the 3rd quarter, the Patriots drove 11 plays, 57 yards for the game’s only touchdown. Gostkowski added a field goal late to account for the final score, 13-0. It was a quiet game for Tom Brady who completed 8-10 for 92 yards. The Patriots rushed for 157 yards, led by Sammy Morris (24-85) and Lamont Jordan (20-64 yards, 1 TD).
NEW ENGLAND 13 BUFFALO 0
Regular Season Summary
OFFENSE
The Patriots were 1st in the NFL in points scored (557) and total yards per game (432.7). They ranked 2nd in passing yards (307.5) and 8th in rushing with (132.3).
Rushing Leaders
Sammy Morris- 178 rushes, 804 yards (4.5/carry), TDs- 7; Kevin Faulk- 91 rushes, 492 yards (5.4/carry), TDs- 4; Lamont Jordan- 81 rushes, 369 yards (4.6/carry), TDs- 5; Ben Jarvus Green Ellis- 84 rushes, 312 yards (3.7/carry), TDs- 5
Passing: Tom Brady- Comp- 408 (2nd), Att- 614 (3rd), Comp Pct. 66.4% (4th), Passing YDS 4922 (1st), YPA- 8.0 (2ND); TDS 42 (1st), INTs- 9, Passer Rating 112.9 (1st); *Named NFL MVP for second straight year
Receiving Leaders
Wes Welker- 116 receptions (1st), 1356 yards (5th), 11.5 yds/catch, TDs- 5; Randy Moss- 84 receptions (11th), 1319 yards (7th), 15.7 yds/catch, TDs- 21 (1st); Jabar Gaffney- 61 receptions, 748 yards, 12.3 yds/catch, TDs- 3; Kevin Faulk- 71 receptions, 677 yards, 9.5yds/catch, TDs- 6; Ben Watson- 28 receptions, 284 yards, 10.1yds/catch, TDs- 5
DEFENSE
The Patriots were 8th in the NFL in points allowed (314) and 12th in yards allowed (314.7). They ranked 16th against the rush (113.1) and 10th against the pass (201).
NEXT THE PLAYOFFS
The Patriots topped 50 points for the second week in a row and the fourth time this season, embarrassing the Arizona Cardinals 51-7. New England dominated from the beginning jumping out to a 31-0 halftime lead while the Cardinals struggled with the snowy weather conditions. Things only got worse for Arizona in the second half. On the very first play, Brady connected with Randy Moss deep for a 76 yard touchdown. The Patriots increased their lead to 51-0 before the Cardinals finally responded late in the game when Matt Leinart, who had replaced the injured Kurt Warner at quarterback, found Larry Fitzgerald for a 76 yard touchdown. Brady completed 22-29 passes for 368 yards and 4 touchdowns. Gaffney led the Patriots in receiving with 6 catches for 108 yards. The Patriots outgained the Cardinals 528 to 205.
NEW ENGLAND 51 ARIZONA 7
Week 17- December 28th, Ralph Wilson, Orchard Park, NY, 1:00pm EST
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (13-2) BUFFALO BILLS (7-8)
In a game where 30+ mile an hour swirling winds dominated more than either team, the Patriots defeated the Bills 13-0, clinching the top seed in the AFC playoffs. New England held a slim 3-0 lead at halftime. Late in the 3rd quarter, the Patriots drove 11 plays, 57 yards for the game’s only touchdown. Gostkowski added a field goal late to account for the final score, 13-0. It was a quiet game for Tom Brady who completed 8-10 for 92 yards. The Patriots rushed for 157 yards, led by Sammy Morris (24-85) and Lamont Jordan (20-64 yards, 1 TD).
NEW ENGLAND 13 BUFFALO 0
Regular Season Summary
OFFENSE
The Patriots were 1st in the NFL in points scored (557) and total yards per game (432.7). They ranked 2nd in passing yards (307.5) and 8th in rushing with (132.3).
Rushing Leaders
Sammy Morris- 178 rushes, 804 yards (4.5/carry), TDs- 7; Kevin Faulk- 91 rushes, 492 yards (5.4/carry), TDs- 4; Lamont Jordan- 81 rushes, 369 yards (4.6/carry), TDs- 5; Ben Jarvus Green Ellis- 84 rushes, 312 yards (3.7/carry), TDs- 5
Passing: Tom Brady- Comp- 408 (2nd), Att- 614 (3rd), Comp Pct. 66.4% (4th), Passing YDS 4922 (1st), YPA- 8.0 (2ND); TDS 42 (1st), INTs- 9, Passer Rating 112.9 (1st); *Named NFL MVP for second straight year
Receiving Leaders
Wes Welker- 116 receptions (1st), 1356 yards (5th), 11.5 yds/catch, TDs- 5; Randy Moss- 84 receptions (11th), 1319 yards (7th), 15.7 yds/catch, TDs- 21 (1st); Jabar Gaffney- 61 receptions, 748 yards, 12.3 yds/catch, TDs- 3; Kevin Faulk- 71 receptions, 677 yards, 9.5yds/catch, TDs- 6; Ben Watson- 28 receptions, 284 yards, 10.1yds/catch, TDs- 5
DEFENSE
The Patriots were 8th in the NFL in points allowed (314) and 12th in yards allowed (314.7). They ranked 16th against the rush (113.1) and 10th against the pass (201).
NEXT THE PLAYOFFS