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New England Patriots: Ranking the Pats Divisional Round Wins Since 2001

By Michael Hudson

Oct 11, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) pumps his fists to the crowd prior to the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 11, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) pumps his fists to the crowd prior to the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /
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#4. January 16, 2005 New England Patriots 20 Indianapolis Colts 3

For the second straight season, the Peyton Manning led Colts season ended in snowy Foxborough. Featuring a record setting offense and the then record holder for most touchdown passes in a season, New England’s defense stymied the Colts and limited them to a season low three points in their lowest scoring output since a 41-0 playoff loss to the Jets in January 2003.

The Colts were able to generate only 276 yards of total offense, why New England was able to control most of the clock (holding the ball for 37:43 compared to Indianapolis’s 21:26) and never trailed in the contest.

Perhaps the most memorable play of the game came when Colts were able to drive down to the Patriots 39 yard line, only to have linebacker Tedy Bruschi rip the ball out of running back Dominic Rhodes‘s hands while being tackled. The turnover was key to stopping any further momentum the Colts acquired the Patriots never looked back.

The Patriots would go on to defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers the following week in the AFC Championship game 41-27 and the Philadelphia Eagles 24-21 in Super Bowl XXXIX for their third title in four years. To date, they are the last NFL team to repeat as champions and are also the most recent to win three titles in a four year span.

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