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Main page | December 26, 2007 » December 23, 2007
Photo: Moss has 2 TDs for day
With 21 touchdowns, Randy Moss leads the league, but hasn't yet broken the record 22 held by Jerry Rice in 1987. Remember, Moss was brought to New England at the cost of a fourth-round draft choice.
Posted by Pam Cotter Great Punt by HansonFOXBORO -- Punting from the back line of the New England end zone, Chris Hanson got off his longest kick of the season -- 64 yards to the Miami 35, where it bounced out of bounds. The Patriots were backed up deep following a goal line stand in which Miami QB Cleo Lemon threw an incompletion on third down from the 1 and then, on fourth down, just barely failed to get inside the pylon when he scrambled to his right and tried to run for the end zone. The play was reviewed, but the ruling on the field was upheld because Lemon was carrying the ball in his right hand and it clearly never crossed the goal line.
Posted by Jim Donaldson Welker hits 100Wes Welker's catch on the first play of the second half is his 100th of the season, making him just the second player in franchise history to hit the century mark. Troy Brown had a franchise record 101 in 2001.
Posted by Shalise Manza Young Pats set TD markThat Tom Brady-to-Jabar Gaffney (with the assist to Lance Schulters) touchdown was the 71st of the season for New England, breaking the record of 70, set by the 1984 Dolphins. The Pats are six points away from breaking the single-season scoring record of the 1998 Vikings, who had 556 points. New England currently has 551, but at this rate, that record won't be around much longer.
Posted by Shalise Manza Young Brady ties MarinoTom Brady now has 48 touchdown passes this season, tying him with Dan Marino for second-most in a single season. In 1984, Marino also threw for 48 touchdowns.
Posted by Shalise Manza Young Tying touchdown recordLaurence Maroney's touchdown was the 70th of the season for New England, tying the NFL single-season record. In 1984, the season Dan Marino threw for a then-record 48 touchdowns, Miami also scored 70 TDs.
Posted by Shalise Manza Young Photo update: Sox on hand
Red Sox principal owner John Henry, designated hitter David Ortiz (wearing a Laurence Maroney jersey), pitcher Curt Schilling (in a Tedy Bruschi jersey) and first baseman Kevin Youkilis (in a Tom Brady jersey) were just announced to the Gillette crowd. A highlight film was shown of the Sox' season to a soundtrack of (what else?) "Dirty Water," and they also have both World Series trophies with them.
Posted by Shalise Manza Young New net yards markThanks to Laurence Maroney's 59-yard touchdown run, the Patriots now have 6,015 net yards this season, setting a new franchise record. In 1978, New England had 5,965 yards.
Posted by Shalise Manza Young Maroney -- Even Longer This TimeFOXBORO -- Less than five minutes after breaking loose for the longest run of his career -- a 51-yarder on the last play of the first quarter -- Laurence Maroney darted through a gaping hole off left tackle and sprinted 59 yards, untouched, to a touchdown that gave the Patriots a 21-0 lead with 10:04 remaining in the first half. Once Maroney zipped past the line of scrimmage, there wasn't a Miami player anywhere near him -- no linebackers, no defensive backs -- leaving him an easy romp to the end zone.
Posted by Jim Donaldson Vrabel hits double digitsWith that sack, Mike Vrabel now has 10.5 sacks for the season, and the newly minted Pro Bowler becomes the first Patriots player with 10 or more sacks in a season since Willie McGinest's 11 in 1995.
Posted by Shalise Manza Young Brady Going For RecordFOXBORO -- So, you think Tom Brady wants the NFL record for TD passes? Faced with a first-and-goal at the 1 early in the second quarter, following a pass interference penalty on Miami in the end zone, the Pats put in their power alignment -- Heath Evans and Kyle Eckel in the backfield; Ryan O'Callaghan, normally an offensive lineman, at tight end; and backup tight end Stephen Spach, signed just prior to the Jets game, at H-back. That left Moss as the only wideout. Instead of running, Brady whipped a quick pass to Moss for his 47th passing TD, and Moss' 21 TD reception. Brady now is two shy of tying Peyton Manning's season record of 49 TD passes, set in 2004. Manning broke the record of 48, set by Dan Marino in 1984.
Posted by Jim Donaldson Will the records fall today? Photo and surveys
A Tom Brady to Randy Moss touchdown pass is just what the doctor ordered, for all the fans who are looking for the duo to break two big regular-season records. Check in with our surveys, give your opinion and see what others are saying:
Posted by Pam Cotter Maroney Busts A Long Run FOXBORO -- Laurence Maroney's 51-yard run -- behind the blocking of Randy Moss -- on the final play of the first quarter was the longest of his career, and the longest by a New England back this season.
Posted by Jim Donaldson First-possession TD for Pats -- AgainFOXBORO -- For the 12th time in 15 games, but the first time since the Ravens game, the Patriots scored on their first possession. Through the first 12 games of the season, the Pats scored the first time they had the football in 11 of them -- racking up 8 TDs and 3 FGs.
Posted by Jim Donaldson Photo: Troy on the field
Troy Brown didn't have to wait long to get onto the field, coming on to field Miami's punt on the first drive of the game. The veteran received a great cheer when the fans noticed who was lined up deep, and Brown returned the punt 10 yards. He is New England's franchise leader in punt returns, with 247 for 2,580 yards. Read more about what could be his "curtain call," the last regular-season home game in a Patriots uniform.
Posted by Shalise Manza Young Game inactives: T. Brown activeWe had a gut feeling this week that Troy Brown would be active for what could be his final home game as a member of the Patriots, and he is. In our scenario, Brown becomes Number 22, the 22nd different player to score a touchdown this season for New England, thus breaking the league record. However, New England will be without both of its top tight ends, Benjamin Watson (ankle) and Kyle Brady (foot) and guards Stephen Neal and Billy Yates. Inactives for New England: For the Dolphins:
Posted by Shalise Manza Young Pre-game notesThe Patriots will honor members of the 2007 Red Sox before the game today, recognizing them for their win over Colorado in the World Series. Also, Patrick Noone will be honored as the Patriots Fan of the Year. Noone lives in Poconos, Pa. and drives five hours -- each way -- for each New England home game, and has missed only two games over the last 32 years. And American Idol darling, Boston College student-athlete and Wrentham resident Ayla Brown will perform the National Anthem.
Posted by Shalise Manza Young Welcome to GilletteHey all -- While outside is still covered in white, inside Gillette Stadium there is little snow to be seen. Crews were here working all week to clear out the stands, and the result is completely clean seats for the fans. There's also no snow on or around the field. And while the sky is somewhat bright, there is still the threat of rain that could affect the second half of today's game. Still, the forecast isn't nearly as cold and just nasty as last week's was and turned out to be. We'll have more as kickoff approaches. shalise
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