-- The Patriots broke the NFL record for consecutive playoff victories, with 10. The old record, 9, was set by the Green Bay Packers between 1961 and '67.

- David Givens has caught a touchdown pass in six consecutive playoff games, the second-longest streak in NFL history. John Stallworth of the Steelers holds the record of eight, set between 1978 and '83.

-- Tom Brady is 10-0 as a starting quarterback in the playoffs.

-- Benjamin Watson's 63-yard touchdown reception is the longest touchdown pass play in Patriots postseason history.

-- Asante Samuel's interception return for a touchdown was the fourth in Patriots playoff history. The others were accomplished by Rodney Harrison (Jan. 23, 2005), Ty Law (Feb. 3, 2002) and Todd Collins (Dec. 28, 1997).

-- Adam Vinatieri's first-quarter pooch punt was his first career playoff punt.