FOXBORO -- With 59 points after rookie Brian Hoyer's dive over the goal line -- and subsequent imitation of Randy Moss' "splitting the defense" touchdown celebration -- New England has set a new franchise record for points in a game, topping the previous high of 56, accomplished twice.

Assuming the Patriots continue to keep Tennessee out of the end zone, they will also record their largest margin of victory. In 1979, they topped the Jets 56-3, which is the current record.

Other marks accomplished today:

-- The Pats' 45-point halftime lead is an NFL record. The previous record was the Packers' 42 point-edge over the Bucs (49-7) on Oct. 2, 1983.

-- The 45 points in a half is a franchise record. The previous high was 42 points at Miami on Oct. 21, 2007.

-- The 35 points the Pats scored in the second quarter is a franchise record for points scored in a quarter.

-- Tom Brady tied his franchise record with 6 touchdown passes. He was 29-for-34 for 380 yards, the 6 TDs, no interceptions and two sacks, which somehow all equals a perfect passer rating

-- Brady is also the first quarterback in NFL history to throw for 5 TDs in a quarter.

-- Randy Moss had 8 catches for 129 yards and three touchdowns. New England is now 16-0 when he has over 100 receiving yards in the game.

-- Wes Welker had 10 catches for 150 yards; the yardage total is a career best for him.

-- Laurence Maroney had 16 carries for 123 yards, the sixth 100-yard game of his career. His 45-yard touchdown was his first score this season.

-- Darius Butler and Pat Chung both recorded the first interceptions of their respective careers.

--- Sebastian Vollmer got his first career start, playing at left tackle.

-- SHALISE MANZA YOUNG