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Patriots Achieve Perfection

Posted Dec 29, 07 11:51 PM CST in Sports    Most Covered

(Newser) – The Giants didn't get the memo that their matchup with unbeaten New England was meaningless, as they put up a commendable fight in a 38-35 loss, reports The New York Times. The Patriots became the first team to finish the regular season undefeated since 1972, and also set several records in the process, including most points scored in one season.

And in one long play, Tom Brady and Randy Moss set individual single-season records for TD passes (50) and TD receptions (23) respectively, and put their team ahead to stay after a 12-point deficit in the second half. "I'm proud of the way this team responded," said the unflappable quarterback. Next up: complete the road to 19-0 and best ever.

Sources New York Times, Associated Press

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, right, chats with wide receiver Randy Moss (81) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the New York Giants at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford,...   (Associated Press)
New England Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss (81) leaps into Russ Hochstein's arms after scoring on a pass from quarterback Tom Brady in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the New York...   (Associated Press)
New York Giants' Domenik Hixon points to fans after scoring on a 74-yard kick return against the New England Patriots during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford,...   (Associated Press)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) celebrates after throwing a 7-yard touchdown pass to running back Brandon Jacobs against the New England Patriots during the first quarter of an NFL football...   (Associated Press)
New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick talks to quarterback Tom Brady during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the New York Giants at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Saturday,...   (Associated Press)
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New England Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss (81) catches a 65-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Tom Brady during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the New York Giants at Giants Stadium...   (Associated Press)
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