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Who did the Patriots play in the 2001 playoffs?
The National Football League playoffs for the 2001 season began on January 12, 2002. The postseason tournament concluded with the New England Patriots defeating the St. Louis Rams in Super Bowl XXXVI, 20–17, on February 3, at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Who did the Patriots beat in 2001?
| 2001 New England Patriots season | |
|---|---|
| Record | 11–5 |
| Division place | 1st AFC East |
| Playoff finish | Won Divisional Playoffs (vs. Raiders) 16–13 (OT) Won AFC Championship (at Steelers) 24–17 Won Super Bowl XXXVI (vs. Rams) 20–17 |
| Pro Bowlers | QB Tom Brady WR Troy Brown CB Ty Law SS Lawyer Milloy |
Who won the 2001 AFC Championship Game?
Baltimore Ravens
2001 AFC Championship Game/Champion
Who was in the 2001 Super Bowl?
On Sunday, Jan. 28, 2001, the Ravens kept their promise and defeated the New York Giants, 34-7. Ray Lewis earned Super Bowl XXXV MVP honors, as well as Defensive Player of the Year.
Did the Patriots make the playoffs in 2002?
The 2002 season was the New England Patriots’ 33rd in the National Football League, their 43rd overall and their third under head coach Bill Belichick. They finished with a 9–7 record, good enough for second in the division but not a playoff berth.
When did Brady start with Patriots?
March 20, 2020Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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What was the Patriots defense ranked in 2001?
Team Defense
| Rk | Tm | Yds |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Baltimore Ravens | 4446 |
| 5 | Green Bay Packers | 4937 |
| 6 | New England Patriots | 5352 |
How many NFL teams were there in 2001?
31 teams
This is the final season with 31 teams as the Houston Texans were introduced as an expansion team the following season.
Who did the Patriots play in the AFC Championship in 2002?
Pittsburgh Steelers
Drew Bledsoe replaced an injured Tom Brady and led the New England Patriots to the Super Bowl with a 24-17 upset over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC championship game Sunday.
Who played in the 2002 Super Bowl?
On February 3, 2002, the New England Patriots shock football fans everywhere by defeating the heavily favored St. Louis Rams, 20-17, to take home their first Super Bowl victory. Pats’ kicker Adam Vinatieri made a 48-yard field goal to win the game just as the clock expired.
Who did the Patriots beat in their first Super Bowl?
the Rams
The Patriots won the first Super Bowl in their 42-year history with their 20-17 win over the Rams. Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri kicked the first last second, game-winning field goal in Super Bowl history as his 48-yard kick sailed through the goalposts as time expired. The Patriots defense forced 3 St.
Why didn’t the Patriots make the playoffs in 2002?
They finished with a 9–7 record, good enough for second in the division but not a playoff berth. Due to their record against common opponents, after the Jets won the tiebreaker for the division title, both the Patriots and Dolphins were eliminated from the playoff contention.