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1972 Dolphins vs. 2007 Patriots
![FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 28: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots walks the sideline in the first half against the Washington Redskins on October 28, 2007 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/cvii5wllxc0rn3ukq4l1.jpg)
FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 28: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots walks the sideline in the first half against the Washington Redskins on October 28, 2007 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
![Jan 16, 1972; New Orleans, LA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Miami Dolphins head coach Don Shula on the sidelines during Super Bowl VI against the Dallas Cowboys at Tulane Stadium. The Cowboys defeated the Dolphins 24-3. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Malcolm Emmons-US PRESSWIRE](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/brfxhqexn0n2dejtj5x2.jpg)
Jan 16, 1972; New Orleans, LA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Miami Dolphins head coach Don Shula on the sidelines during Super Bowl VI against the Dallas Cowboys at Tulane Stadium. The Cowboys defeated the Dolphins 24-3. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Malcolm Emmons-US PRESSWIRE
![Quarterback Bob Griese connected on 8 of 11 passes for 88 yards and a touchdown as the Miami Dolphins completed the first 17-0 undefeated season in NFL history after defeating the Washington Redskins 14-7 in Super Bowl VII at the Los Angeles Coliseum on 1/14/1973. (Photo by Vernon Biever/NFL)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/yn3a4g135sbdfgj7fy12.jpg)
Quarterback Bob Griese connected on 8 of 11 passes for 88 yards and a touchdown as the Miami Dolphins completed the first 17-0 undefeated season in NFL history after defeating the Washington Redskins 14-7 in Super Bowl VII at the Los Angeles Coliseum on 1/14/1973. (Photo by Vernon Biever/NFL)
![FOXBORO, MA - DECEMBER 09: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots throws before a game with the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette Stadium on December 9, 2007 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/krxajmtoozawcj4fbesv.jpg)
FOXBORO, MA - DECEMBER 09: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots throws before a game with the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette Stadium on December 9, 2007 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
![Miami Dolphins running back Eugene "Mercury" Morris (22) carries the football on a kickoff return during the Dolphins 14-7 victory over the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl VII on January 14, 1973 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by NFL/NFL)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/kq1nipxva1crvlehvqvr.jpg)
Miami Dolphins running back Eugene "Mercury" Morris (22) carries the football on a kickoff return during the Dolphins 14-7 victory over the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl VII on January 14, 1973 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by NFL/NFL)
![FOXBORO, MA - DECEMBER 23: Laurence Maroney #39 of the New England Patriots runs the ball against the Miami Dolphins during their game at Gillette Stadium on December 23, 2007 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/uvqz7nnkbgflwxmjjfrw.jpg)
FOXBORO, MA - DECEMBER 23: Laurence Maroney #39 of the New England Patriots runs the ball against the Miami Dolphins during their game at Gillette Stadium on December 23, 2007 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
![Hall of Fame running back Larry Csonka of the Miami Dolphins heads upfield on a run in a 19 to 10 win over the Seattle Seahawks on 09/09/1979. ?Al Messerschmidt/NFL Photos (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/NFL)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/zzshuktxkwtxfrnttwyd.jpg)
Hall of Fame running back Larry Csonka of the Miami Dolphins heads upfield on a run in a 19 to 10 win over the Seattle Seahawks on 09/09/1979. ?Al Messerschmidt/NFL Photos (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/NFL)
![MIAMI - OCTOBER 21: Running back Heath Evans #44 of the New England Patriots runs with the football against the Miami Dolphins at Dolphin Stadium on October 21, 2007 in Miami, Florida. The Patriots defeated the Dolphins 49-28. (Photo by David Drapkin/Getty Images)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/e6bxrsmwm5sq4mnwpyzt.jpg)
MIAMI - OCTOBER 21: Running back Heath Evans #44 of the New England Patriots runs with the football against the Miami Dolphins at Dolphin Stadium on October 21, 2007 in Miami, Florida. The Patriots defeated the Dolphins 49-28. (Photo by David Drapkin/Getty Images)
![Miami Dolphins Hall of Fame wide receiver Paul Warfield heads upfield with a reception in a 28-21 win over the San Diego Chargers on Septermber 29, 1974 at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, California. (Photo by James Flores/NFL)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/ove0pmcihll9rlfbohfs.jpg)
Miami Dolphins Hall of Fame wide receiver Paul Warfield heads upfield with a reception in a 28-21 win over the San Diego Chargers on Septermber 29, 1974 at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, California. (Photo by James Flores/NFL)
![FOXBORO, MA - DECEMBER 23: Randy Moss #81 of the New England Patriots gains yardage against the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium on December 23, 2007 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Patriots won 28-7. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/zody03fqefzd2lqnrxcg.jpg)
FOXBORO, MA - DECEMBER 23: Randy Moss #81 of the New England Patriots gains yardage against the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium on December 23, 2007 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Patriots won 28-7. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
![Miami Dolphins' Howard Twilley takes in a Bob Griese pass and heads for the end zone for a touchdown in the first quarter of the Super Bowl game in Los Angeles, Jan. 14, 1973. Washington Redskins' Pat Fischer (37) chases Twilley. (AP Photo)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/bxrvo7u5njbqmzpdkcjk.jpg)
Miami Dolphins' Howard Twilley takes in a Bob Griese pass and heads for the end zone for a touchdown in the first quarter of the Super Bowl game in Los Angeles, Jan. 14, 1973. Washington Redskins' Pat Fischer (37) chases Twilley. (AP Photo)
![FOXBOROUGH, MA - DECEMBER 9: Wide receiver Wes Welker #83 of the New England Patriots running with the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette Stadium on December 9, 2007 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The Patriots defeated the Steelers 34-13. (Photo by David Drapkin/Getty Images)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/mbjxi2tryug7yp5sots5.jpg)
FOXBOROUGH, MA - DECEMBER 9: Wide receiver Wes Welker #83 of the New England Patriots running with the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette Stadium on December 9, 2007 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The Patriots defeated the Steelers 34-13. (Photo by David Drapkin/Getty Images)
![Miami Dolphins tight end Marv Fleming shown Aug. 9, 1972. (AP Photo)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/iei662doo1pnkcwzkm0m.jpg)
Miami Dolphins tight end Marv Fleming shown Aug. 9, 1972. (AP Photo)
![BUFFALO, NY - NOVEMBER 18: Benjamin Watson #84 of the New England Patriots is tripped up by George Wilson #37 of the Buffalo Bills on November 18, 2007 at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/e3hpfyfjgsouergjnspw.jpg)
BUFFALO, NY - NOVEMBER 18: Benjamin Watson #84 of the New England Patriots is tripped up by George Wilson #37 of the Buffalo Bills on November 18, 2007 at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)
![BALTIMORE - DECEMBER 3: Tackle Matt Light #72 of the New England Patriots lines up against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on December 3, 2007 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Patriots won the game 27-24. (Photo by Thomas E. Witte/Getty Images)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/nt0zy0lvuav1vd5lyfxm.jpg)
BALTIMORE - DECEMBER 3: Tackle Matt Light #72 of the New England Patriots lines up against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on December 3, 2007 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Patriots won the game 27-24. (Photo by Thomas E. Witte/Getty Images)
![A July 18,1973 photo of Bob Kuechenberg of the Miami Dolphins.(AP Photo/Jack Kanthal)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/p8m6byqeg38uktkwsdzh.jpg)
A July 18,1973 photo of Bob Kuechenberg of the Miami Dolphins.(AP Photo/Jack Kanthal)
![BALTIMORE - DECEMBER 3: Guard Logan Mankins #70 of the New England Patriots springs in to action against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on December 3, 2007 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Patriots won the game 27-24. (Photo by Thomas E. Witte/Getty Images)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/mwtit4rwoqfwav1jmezj.jpg)
BALTIMORE - DECEMBER 3: Guard Logan Mankins #70 of the New England Patriots springs in to action against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on December 3, 2007 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Patriots won the game 27-24. (Photo by Thomas E. Witte/Getty Images)
![BALTIMORE - DECEMBER 3: Center Dan Koppen #67 of the New England Patriots points out a defensive gap against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on December 3, 2007 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Patriots won the game 27-24. (Photo by Thomas E. Witte/Getty Images)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/jnzemmbnodqcagouq0eh.jpg)
BALTIMORE - DECEMBER 3: Center Dan Koppen #67 of the New England Patriots points out a defensive gap against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on December 3, 2007 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Patriots won the game 27-24. (Photo by Thomas E. Witte/Getty Images)
![Miami Dolphins guard Larry Little shown Aug. 9, 1972. (AP Photo)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/llvw9ksvi33bjqfkw8sx.jpg)
Miami Dolphins guard Larry Little shown Aug. 9, 1972. (AP Photo)
![MIAMI - OCTOBER 21: Stephen Neal #61 of the New England Patriots looks for a block during 1st-half action against the Miami Dolphins at Dolphin Stadium on October 21, 2007 in Miami, Florida. New England defeated Miami 49-28. (Photo by G. Newman Lowrance/Getty Images)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/rpklr0nnmrtus32fmwe4.jpg)
MIAMI - OCTOBER 21: Stephen Neal #61 of the New England Patriots looks for a block during 1st-half action against the Miami Dolphins at Dolphin Stadium on October 21, 2007 in Miami, Florida. New England defeated Miami 49-28. (Photo by G. Newman Lowrance/Getty Images)
![MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 21: Tackle Nick Kaczur #77 of the New England Patriots sets to block against the Miami Dolphins at Dolphin Stadium on October 21, 2007 in Miami, Florida. The Pats won 49 - 28. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/czbnfir2coxa0d0ndyrq.jpg)
MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 21: Tackle Nick Kaczur #77 of the New England Patriots sets to block against the Miami Dolphins at Dolphin Stadium on October 21, 2007 in Miami, Florida. The Pats won 49 - 28. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)
![San Diego Chargers quarterback Dan Fouts (14), inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 1993, stands tall with Miami Dolphins defensive end Vern Den Herder (83) bearing down on him during the AFC Divisional Playoff, a 41-38 Chargers overtime victory on January 2, 1982, at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/NFL)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/nswqivznajcu6oqbwzeq.jpg)
San Diego Chargers quarterback Dan Fouts (14), inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 1993, stands tall with Miami Dolphins defensive end Vern Den Herder (83) bearing down on him during the AFC Divisional Playoff, a 41-38 Chargers overtime victory on January 2, 1982, at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/NFL)
![ORCHARD PARK, NY - NOVEMBER 18: Defensive end Ty Warren #94 of the New England Patriots during a break in the action at the game against the Buffalo Bills on November 18, 2007 at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. The Pats defeated the Bills 56-10. (Photo by Paul Spinelli/Getty Images)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/mauzv2urta1luryhrgr1.jpg)
ORCHARD PARK, NY - NOVEMBER 18: Defensive end Ty Warren #94 of the New England Patriots during a break in the action at the game against the Buffalo Bills on November 18, 2007 at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. The Pats defeated the Bills 56-10. (Photo by Paul Spinelli/Getty Images)
![Defensive end Manny Fernandez of the Miami Dolphins makes one of his 17 tackles in a 14 to 7 win over the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl VII on January 14, 1973 at Los Angeles Memorial Colesium in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by NFL/NFL)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/tbpmdbyeiza0odbojo2v.jpg)
Defensive end Manny Fernandez of the Miami Dolphins makes one of his 17 tackles in a 14 to 7 win over the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl VII on January 14, 1973 at Los Angeles Memorial Colesium in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by NFL/NFL)
![Jan 14, 1973; Los Angeles, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Miami Dolphins defensive tackle (72) Bob Heinz pressures Washington redskins quarterback (17) Billy Kilmer during Super Bowl VII at the Los Angeles Coliseum. The Dolphins completed a perfect season to win their first Super Bowl title 14-7 over the Redskins. Mandatory Credit: David Boss-US PRESSWIRE](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/hngsbxuun9c26xpsdsys.jpg)
Jan 14, 1973; Los Angeles, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Miami Dolphins defensive tackle (72) Bob Heinz pressures Washington redskins quarterback (17) Billy Kilmer during Super Bowl VII at the Los Angeles Coliseum. The Dolphins completed a perfect season to win their first Super Bowl title 14-7 over the Redskins. Mandatory Credit: David Boss-US PRESSWIRE
![EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 9: Defensive lineman Vince Wilfork #75 of the New England Patriots stands at the line of scrimmage during a time out against the New York Jets at the Giants Stadium on September 9, 2007 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Patriots defeated the Jets 38-14. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Images)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/bzjid8vfh22huo67vcsg.jpg)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 9: Defensive lineman Vince Wilfork #75 of the New England Patriots stands at the line of scrimmage during a time out against the New York Jets at the Giants Stadium on September 9, 2007 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Patriots defeated the Jets 38-14. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Images)
![Miami Dolphins defensive end Bill Stanfill in 1973. (Photo by NFL/NFL)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/piuclp9z96w9zy0winck.jpg)
Miami Dolphins defensive end Bill Stanfill in 1973. (Photo by NFL/NFL)
![BALTIMORE - DECEMBER 3: Jarvis Green #97 of the New England Patriots lines up to rush against the Baltimore Ravens on December 3, 2007 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. The Patriots defeated the Ravens 27-24. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/nkehgadvc6qefqpue3wc.jpg)
BALTIMORE - DECEMBER 3: Jarvis Green #97 of the New England Patriots lines up to rush against the Baltimore Ravens on December 3, 2007 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. The Patriots defeated the Ravens 27-24. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
![Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Elmo Wright (12) catches a pass with Miami Dolphins linebacker Doug Swift (59) draped over him during the 1971 AFC Playoff, a double-overtime Dolphins victory on December 25, 1971, at Kansas City Municipal Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Rod Hanna/NFL)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/ykrxpjh9jlgwoju4lerx.jpg)
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Elmo Wright (12) catches a pass with Miami Dolphins linebacker Doug Swift (59) draped over him during the 1971 AFC Playoff, a double-overtime Dolphins victory on December 25, 1971, at Kansas City Municipal Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Rod Hanna/NFL)
![EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 09: Eric Alexander #52 of the New England Patriots stands on the field against the New York Jets during the NFL game on September 9, 2007 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Patriots defeated the Jets 38-14. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/jlluiy54kdbnzhe3whte.jpg)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 09: Eric Alexander #52 of the New England Patriots stands on the field against the New York Jets during the NFL game on September 9, 2007 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Patriots defeated the Jets 38-14. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)
![BALTIMORE - DECEMBER 3: Mike Vrabel #50 of the New England Patriots lines up against the Baltimore Ravens on December 3, 2007 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. The Patriots defeated the Ravens 27-24. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/cjytmcqqeba3vrjp1au6.jpg)
BALTIMORE - DECEMBER 3: Mike Vrabel #50 of the New England Patriots lines up against the Baltimore Ravens on December 3, 2007 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. The Patriots defeated the Ravens 27-24. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
![Jan 14, 1973; Los Angeles, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Miami Dolphins linebacker (85) Nick Buoniconti in action against the Washington Redskins during Super Bowl VII at the Los Angeles Coliseum. The Dolphins completed a perfect season to win their first Super Bowl title 14-7 over the Redskins. Mandatory Credit: David Boss-US PRESSWIRE](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/snvqyr5bt8mxye7t1axl.jpg)
Jan 14, 1973; Los Angeles, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Miami Dolphins linebacker (85) Nick Buoniconti in action against the Washington Redskins during Super Bowl VII at the Los Angeles Coliseum. The Dolphins completed a perfect season to win their first Super Bowl title 14-7 over the Redskins. Mandatory Credit: David Boss-US PRESSWIRE
![FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 07: Eric Alexander #52, Heath Evans #44 and Mel Mitchell #24 of the New England Patriots try and hold back Kamerion Wimbley #95 of the Cleveland Browns on October 7, 2007 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriots defeated the Browns 34-17. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/djvj7eqfogrzlrzudwvq.jpg)
FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 07: Eric Alexander #52, Heath Evans #44 and Mel Mitchell #24 of the New England Patriots try and hold back Kamerion Wimbley #95 of the Cleveland Browns on October 7, 2007 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriots defeated the Browns 34-17. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
![FOXBOROUGH, MA - DECEMBER 16: Linebacker Tedy Bruschi #54 of the New England Patriots reacts during a National Football League game against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on December 16, 2007 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The Patriots defeated the Jets 20-10. (Photo by Paul Jasienski/Getty Images)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/v7qupo2tnuchq5cmqhdq.jpg)
FOXBOROUGH, MA - DECEMBER 16: Linebacker Tedy Bruschi #54 of the New England Patriots reacts during a National Football League game against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on December 16, 2007 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The Patriots defeated the Jets 20-10. (Photo by Paul Jasienski/Getty Images)
![ORCHARD PARK, NY - NOVEMBER 18: Linebacker Adalius Thomas #96 of the New England Patriots in action during the game against the Buffalo Bills on November 18, 2007 at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. The Pats defeated the Bills 56-10. (Photo by Paul Spinelli/Getty Images)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/ogfbqle6mnsejdm7yvrv.jpg)
ORCHARD PARK, NY - NOVEMBER 18: Linebacker Adalius Thomas #96 of the New England Patriots in action during the game against the Buffalo Bills on November 18, 2007 at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. The Pats defeated the Bills 56-10. (Photo by Paul Spinelli/Getty Images)
![FOXBORO, MA - NOVEMBER 25: Cornerback Asante Samuel #22 of the New England Patriots intercepts a pass during a game against the Philadelphia Eagles on November 25, 2007 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/vv2v1bvumj1b4vrof4q7.jpg)
FOXBORO, MA - NOVEMBER 25: Cornerback Asante Samuel #22 of the New England Patriots intercepts a pass during a game against the Philadelphia Eagles on November 25, 2007 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)
![FOXBOROUGH, MA - DECEMBER 16: Ellis Hobbs #27 of the New England Patriots returns a kick during a National Football League game against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on December 16, 2007 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The Patriots defeated the Jets 20-10. (Photo by Paul Jasienski/Getty Images)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/hf9nzhoggyaxfgsmehnz.jpg)
FOXBOROUGH, MA - DECEMBER 16: Ellis Hobbs #27 of the New England Patriots returns a kick during a National Football League game against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on December 16, 2007 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The Patriots defeated the Jets 20-10. (Photo by Paul Jasienski/Getty Images)
![Miami Dolphins safety Jake Scott on a kick return in a 24-7 win over the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl VIII on January 13, 1974 at Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas. (Photo by NFL/NFL)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/vflgjqigfy4phzrs8shs.jpg)
Miami Dolphins safety Jake Scott on a kick return in a 24-7 win over the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl VIII on January 13, 1974 at Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas. (Photo by NFL/NFL)
![Dec 9, 2007; Foxboro, MA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Heath Miller (83) is tackled by New England Patriots safety James Sanders (36) during the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Photo By Stew Milne-US PRESSWIRE](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/omhnaf7mkf76zbpeymlv.jpg)
Dec 9, 2007; Foxboro, MA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Heath Miller (83) is tackled by New England Patriots safety James Sanders (36) during the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Photo By Stew Milne-US PRESSWIRE
![Miami Dolphins safety Dick Anderson (40) in action during the Dolphins 24-3 loss to the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl VI on January 16, 1972 at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by NFL/NFL)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/fh0xudysmreler93cgwl.jpg)
Miami Dolphins safety Dick Anderson (40) in action during the Dolphins 24-3 loss to the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl VI on January 16, 1972 at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by NFL/NFL)
![FOXBOROUGH, MA - DECEMBER 16: Defensive Back Eugene Wilson #26 of the New England Patriots recovers a fumble against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts on December 16, 2007. Patriots beat the Jets 20-10 to go 14-0. (Photo by Al Pereira/Getty Images)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/sy6tvavvtomgqhgy0qyl.jpg)
FOXBOROUGH, MA - DECEMBER 16: Defensive Back Eugene Wilson #26 of the New England Patriots recovers a fumble against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts on December 16, 2007. Patriots beat the Jets 20-10 to go 14-0. (Photo by Al Pereira/Getty Images)
![Miami Dolphins kicker Garo Yepremian runs downfield in a 14-7 win win over the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl VII on January 14, 1973 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. (Photo by NFL/NFL)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/nuhopkjzoiqtd5bvpep9.jpg)
Miami Dolphins kicker Garo Yepremian runs downfield in a 14-7 win win over the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl VII on January 14, 1973 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. (Photo by NFL/NFL)
![MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 21: Kicker Stephen Gostkowski #3 of the New England Patriots kicks off against the Miami Dolphins at Dolphin Stadium on October 21, 2007 in Miami, Florida. The Pats won 49 - 28. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/rut0ior4ykypemx2rf45.jpg)
MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 21: Kicker Stephen Gostkowski #3 of the New England Patriots kicks off against the Miami Dolphins at Dolphin Stadium on October 21, 2007 in Miami, Florida. The Pats won 49 - 28. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)