With their victory, the Patriots advanced to 3-1 and maintained their lead in the AFC East.
With the win, the Patriots advanced 4-1.
With their fourth straight victory, the Patriots advanced to 6-1.
The Patriots finished 11-3, their best record in team history to that point, and advanced to the playoffs for the first time since 1963.
As the Patriots advanced to the Super Bowl, rumors swirled that Parcells was about to jump ship.
After another Buccaneers punt, the Patriots advanced past midfield before punting after the two-minute warning.
The Patriots advanced to the Dolphins' 42-yard line on their next drive before punting on the final play of the first quarter.
After an exchange of punts, the Patriots began a drive from their own 35-yard line, but quickly advanced into Bengals territory on a 49-yard Morris run.
Like last year, Ochocinco will be attending the Super Bowl as a credentialed member of the media if the Patriots don't advance that far.
Cundiff missed the kick wide left, allowing the Patriots to advance to the Super Bowl.