TEAM NOTES
PATRIOTS ADVANCE TO NFL-RECORD NINTH SUPER BOWL OVERALL; EIGHTH OF THE KRAFT ERA
New England has advanced to its ninth Super Bowl in franchise history, a total that is the most in the NFL. The Patriots' appearance in Super Bowl LI will be its eighth Super Bowl appearance since Robert Kraft purchased the team in 1994, a total that is the most in the league over that span (Pittsburgh and Denver 4). Kraft is the first owner in NFL history to have his team in eight Super Bowls.
ALL-TIME SUPER BOWL BERTHS
9 New England
8 Dallas
8 Pittsburgh
8 Denver
6 San Francisco
5 Green Bay Packers
5 New York Giants
5 Washington Redskins
5 Oakland Raiders
5 Miami Dolphins
KRAFT'S EIGHT CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE MOST OF ANY NFL OWNER IN SUPER BOWL ERA
The 2016 AFC Championship is the eighth conference championship for Robert Kraft as Patriots owner, more than any other owner in NFL history in the Super Bowl Era (since 1966).
MOST APPEARANCES IN CONF. CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Pittsburgh 16
San Francisco 15
Dallas 14
New England 13
Oakland 11
Denver 10
St. Louis Rams 9
PATRIOTS PLAY IN A RECORD SIXTH STRAIGHT AFC TITLE GAME
The Patriots have played in an NFL-record six straight Conference Championship Games, the most consecutive appearances in NFL history.
PATRIOTS ALL-TIME IN PLAYOFF GAMES;
The Patriots have compiled a 31-19 record in their 50 playoff games and their .620 playoff winning percentage is second in NFL history among teams that have played at least 15 playoff games. They are the fifth NFL team to reach 30 postseason wins.
PATRIOTS IMPROVE TO 20-4 ALL-TIME IN HOME PLAYOFF GAMES
New England improved its all-time home playoff record to 20-4 (.833), which is the second-best home playoff record in NFL history among teams that have played at least 10 home playoff games (Seattle, 12-2, .857).The Patriots are now 16-3 all-time in home playoff games played at Gillette Stadium since the facility opened in 2002.
COMBINATION OF KRAFT-BELICHICK AND BRADY LEADS TO SUCCESS
The New England Patriots are the second team (1970s Pittsburgh Steelers) in NFL history to win four Super Bowls with the same owner (Robert Kraft), head coach (Bill Belichick) and quarterback (Tom Brady). The Patriots have a chance to become the first with the same combination to win five Super Bowls.
PATRIOTS HAVE TWO 100-YARD RECEIVERS IN THE POSTSEASON FOR SECOND TIME
Julian Edelman (118) and Chris Hogan (180) each finished with 100-yard games to mark the first time two Patriots have turned in 100-yard performances in a playoff game since the Patriots' first-ever playoff game in 1963. Larry Garron and Gino Cappelletti finished with 120 and 109 yards, respectively, in the Patriots' 28-6 victory over Buffalo on December 28, 1963.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES
The New England Patriots take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Championship at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, January 22, 2017.
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman warms up before the AFC championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New England Patriots quarterbacks Tom Brady (12) and Jimmy Garoppolo (10) head to the field to warm up before the AFC championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady shouts as he takes the field to warm up before the AFC championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady shouts as he takes the field to warm up before the AFC championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady shouts as he takes the field to warm up before the AFC championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New England Patriots quarterbacks Jimmy Garoppolo (10) and Tom Brady (12) warm up before the AFC championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) talks to offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels before the AFC championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Fans hold large photos of New England Patriots Bill Belichick and Tom Brady, top, and Julian Edelman, Malcolm Butler, Tom Brady, and Devin McCourty, bottom before the AFC championship NFL football game between the Patriots and the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft greets players before the AFC championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick walks around during warm-up's before the AFC championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and entertainer Jon Bon Jovi, right, watch from the sideline during warm-up's before the AFC championship NFL football game between the Patriots and the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) greets team owner Robert Kraft before the AFC championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) greets team owner Robert Kraft before the AFC championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
The End Zone Militia watch fireworks before the AFC championship NFL football game between the New England Patriots and the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Fireworks soar over the American flag on the field before the AFC championship NFL football game between the New England Patriots and the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) talks with running back Dion Lewis (33), wide receiver Chris Hogan (15) and fullback James Develin (46) before the AFC championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws during the first half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) runs against Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Bud Dupree (48) after a reception during the first half of the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski (3) kicks a field goal during the first half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, center rear, throws a pass during the first half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) breaks up a pass intended for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) during the first half of the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass during the first half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan celebrates his pass reception during the first half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan (15) makes a touchdown reception during the first half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan celebrates his touchdown catch during the first half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates with wide receiver Chris Hogan (15) after a touchdown pass during the first half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan celebrates after making a touchdown reception during the first half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier (50) tackles New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis (33) during the first half of the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan (15) looks back as he runs to the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan (15) celebrates after making a touchdown reception during the first half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Pittsburgh Steelers fullback Roosevelt Nix (45) tackles New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis (33) during the first half of the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady calls signals at the line of scrimmage during the first half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New England Patriots cornerback Logan Ryan (26) breaks up a pass intended for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Eli Rogers (17) during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) celebrates a touchdown during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan (15) runs against Pittsburgh Steelers defense during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) gets up after scoring a touchdown during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan (15) runs from Pittsburgh Steelers cornerbacks Ross Cockrell (31) and William Gay (22) after catching a pass during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount celebrates after a touchdown run during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) celebrates a touchdown with the End Zone Militia during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady reacts after throwing a touchdown pass to Julian Edelman during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady reacts after a play during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady reacts after throwing a touchdown pass to Julian Edelman during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady reacts after throwing a touchdown pass to Julian Edelman during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) calls a play at the line of scrimmage during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman runs after catching a pass during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) celebrates after making a touchdown reception during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady reacts after throwing a touchdown pass to Julian Edelman during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, left, speaks to Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin at midfield after the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots won 36-17 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia, left, celebrates with quarterback Tom Brady after beating the Pittsburgh Steelers 36-17 in the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger speak at midfield after the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots won 36-17 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots defensive lineman Alan Branch, left, celebrates with team owner Robert Kraft after winning the AFC championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots won 36-17 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, celebrates with tight end Rob Gronkowski after winning the AFC championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots won 36-17 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Entertainer Jon Bon Jovi, left, celebrates with New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady after the AFC championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots won 36-17 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft passes the AFC Championship trophy to players after the AFC championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. The New England Patriots defeated the the Pittsburgh Steelers 36-17 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount holds the AFC championship trophy surrounded by fans after the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots defeated the the Pittsburgh Steelers 36-17 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, right, celebrates with team owner Robert Kraft after the AFC championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots defeated the the Pittsburgh Steelers 36-17 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, right, celebrates with team owner Robert Kraft after the AFC championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots defeated the the Steelers 36-17 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, right, passes the AFC Championship trophy to quarterback Tom Brady after winning the AFC championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. At left is team owner Robert Kraft. The Patriots defeated the the Steelers 36-17 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett celebrates with cheerleaders after the AFC championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots defeated the the Steelers 36-17 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett celebrates with cheerleaders after the AFC championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots defeated the the Steelers 36-17 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount holds the AFC championship trophy surrounded by fans after the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots defeated the the Pittsburgh Steelers 36-17 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, right, holds the AFC championship trophy beside team owner Robert Kraft, left, honorary captain Tedy Bruschi, second from left, and head coach Bill Belichick after the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. The New England Patriots defeated the the Pittsburgh Steelers 36-17 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Tom Brady, quarterback de los Patriots de Nueva Inglaterra, sostiene el trofeo de campeón de la Conferencia Americana, junto con el entrenador Bill Belichick, luego de vencer a los Steelers de Pittsburgh el domingo 22 de enero de 2017 (AP Foto/Matt Slocum)
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick talks during a news conference after the AFC championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots defeated the Steelers 36-17 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady talks during a news conference after the AFC championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots defeated the the Steelers 36-17 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
BELICHICK EARNS SEVENTH CONFERENCE TITLE; MOST CONFERENCE TITLES IN SUPER BOWL ERA
The 2016 AFC Championship was Bill Belichick's seventh conference championship as a head coach, the most conference titles by a head coach in the Super Bowl era (since 1966).
*BELICHICK HAS CHANCE FOR FIFTH SUPER BOWL WIN *
Bill Belichick won his fourth Super Bowl in 2014 to match Chuck Noll for the most Super Bowls wins by a head coach and will have a chance in Super Bowl LI to be the first NFL coach to lead his team to five Super Bowl wins.
BELICHICK WILL COACH IN HIS 10TH SUPER BOWL OVERALL
Super Bowl LI will be the 10th Super Bowl that Belichick will coach in overall, the most among any head coach or assistant coach in NFL history.
*BELICHICK MOVES PAST LANDRY WITH HIS 11TH CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME *
Bill Belichick coached in his 11th conference championship game as head coach, to move past Tom Landry for the most conference championships by a head coach.
SUPER BOWL LI WILL BE BELICHICK'S 36 POSTSEASON GAME;HE WILL TIE LANDRY AND SHULA FOR THE MOST POSTSEASON GAMES
Bill Belichick coached in his 35th postseason game against Pittsburgh. Super Bowl LI will be Belichick's 36th postseason game and will tie him with Tom Landry and Don Shula for the most postseason games as a head coach.
BRADY EARNS SEVENTH CONFERENCE TITLE;MOST OF ANY QB IN SUPER BOWL ERA
The 2016 AFC Championship was Tom Brady's seventh conference title as a starting quarterback, the most in NFL history during the Super Bowl Era (since 1966).
BRADY WILL HAVE THE MOST SUPER BOWLS PLAYED
Super Bowl LI will be the seventh Super Bowl of Tom Brady's career, giving him the most by any NFL player. He is currently tied with DL Mike Lodish with six Super Bowls. Lodish played in six (four with Buffalo and two with Denver).
BRADY HAS A CHANCE TO MATCH DL CHARLES HALEY'S FIVE SUPER BOWL WINS
Brady joined Terry Bradshaw and Joe Montana as the only QBs with four Super Bowl wins. The only NFL player with more Super Bowl wins than four is Hall of Fame DL Charles Haley with five, the most Super Bowl wins in NFL history by a player. Haley won two with San Francisco and three with Dallas. Bart Starr is the only NFL quarterback with five NFL championships (three NFL Championships and two Super Bowls).
BRADY PLAYS IN RECORD 11TH CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Tom Brady played in his 11th AFC Championship game, moving past Gene Upshaw (10) and George Blanda (10) for the most appearances in a conference title game by any player in NFL history. In 15 full seasons as the Patriots' primary starting quarterback (omitting the 2008 season in which Brady started only one game due to injury), Brady has led the Patriots to 11 AFC Championship Games in 15 seasons as the Patriots' primary starting quarterback.
BRADY TIED JOE MONTANA WITH HIS 9TH POSTSEASON GAME WITH 3-PLUS TDS
Brady tied Joe Montana with his ninth postseason game with three or more touchdowns after throwing for three against Pittsburgh.
Most 3 Pass TD Playoff Games – since the merger
Tom Brady 9
Joe Montana 9
Aaron Rodgers 7
Peyton Manning 6
Brett Favre 6
BRADY EXTENDS NFL RECORD FOR MOST MULTI-TD GAMES IN POSTSEASON
Brady threw three touchdowns against Pittsburgh to extend his NFL record for the most multi-TD passes in the playoffs with 19.
MOST MULTI-TD PASSING GAMES IN THE PLAYOFFS – NFL HISTORY
Tom Brady 19
Brett Favre 15
Joe Montana 14
Aaron Rodgers 12
Terry Bradshaw 10
Dan Marino 10
Peyton Manning 10
BRADY HAS 11TH CAREER 300-YARD PASSING GAME IN THE PLAYOFFS;SETS NEW PARIOTS POSTSEASON HIGH
Tom Brady threw for 384 yards to set a team postseason mark. The previous record was his 367 yards vs. Baltimore on Jan. 10, 2015. It is third Conference Championship game with 300 or more yards, tied for the most with Peyton Manning. Brady also had 300 yard games in the Conference Championship Games vs. Baltimore on Jan. 20, 2013 and at Denver on Jan. 24, 2016.
WINNINGEST COACH AND QB TANDEM IN THE POSTSEASON
Bill Belichick and Tom Brady are the winningest coach and quarterback tandem in the postseason.
JULIAN EDELMAN BECOME PATRIOTS ALL-TIME LEADER IN POSSEASON RECEPTIONS;MOVES INTO THE TOP 10 ALL-TIME IN POSTSEASON RECEPTIONS
WR Julian Edelman had a 41-yard reception in the first quarter that moved him past Deion Branch (852) for the most receiving yard in Patriots postseason history. He finished with 118 yards to move his career postseason total to 937 postseason yards. Edelman entered the game needing 34 yards to move past Branch.
Most Postseason receiving yards
937 Julian Edelman
852 Deion Branch
754 Rob Gronkowski
694 Troy Brown
686 Wes Welker
412 Kevin Faulk
Most Postseason Receptions in Patriots History
84 Julian Edelman
69 Wes Welker
58 Troy Brown
56 Dion Branch
52 Rob Gronkowski
Most Postseason Receptions/NFL History
1. Jerry Rice 151
2. Reggie Wayne 93
3t. Hines Ward 88
3t. Wes Welker 88
5. Michael Irvin 87
6. Andre Reed 85
7. Julian Edelman 84
8. Thurman Thomas 76
9. Cliff Branch 73
10t. Fred Belinikoff 70
10t. Anquan Boldin 70
EDELMAN HAS NINTH STRAIGHT POSTSEASON GAME WITH SIX OR MORE RECEPTIONS;SECOND LONGEST SUCH STREAK IN THE POSTSEASON
WR Julian Edelman had his ninth straight postseason game with six or more receptions after finishing with eight receptions. It is the second longest such streak in postseason history, behind Wes Welker 10 straight from 2008 to 2014.
EDELMAN HAS FOURTH 100-YARD DAY IN THE POSTSEASON;SECOND STRAIGHT 100-YARD DAY
Edelman finished 118 yards receiving. It is his fourth 100-yard receiving day in the postseason and his second straight postseason game with 100-yards. He had 137 yards in the win vs. Houston in the AFC Divisional Playoff Game. His four postseason 100-yard games are tied with Deion Branch for the most in Patriots history.
HOGAN HAS FIRST POSTSEASON 100-YARD DAY; SETS FRANCHISE POSTSEASON RECORD
WR Chris Hogan had his first postseason 100-yard game and set a franchise postseason record with 180 yards receiving on nine receptions. The previous high for the Patriots was 153 yards by WR Deion Branch at Denver on Jan. 14, 20016. Hogan had two 100-yard games during the regular season. He had 114 yards at Cleveland on Oct. 9 and 129 yards vs. Baltimore on Dec. 12.
MOST RECEIVING YARDS IN A GAME – PATRIOTS POSTSEASON HISTORY
180 Chris Hogan vs. Pittsburgh, Jan. 22, 2017 (9 receptions)
153 Deion Branch at Denver, Jan. 14, 2006 (8 receptions)
145 Rob Gronkowski vs. Denver, Jan. 14, 2012 (10 receptions)
144 Rob Gronkowski at Denver, Jan. 24, 2016 (8 receptions)
143 Deion Branch vs. Carolina, Feb. 1, 2004 (10 receptions)
HOGAN HAS FIRST TWO-TD GAME OF HIS CAREER
Hogan scored on a 16-yard touchdown in the first quarter and a 34-yarder in the second quarter for his first multi-touchdown game of his career.
HOGAN SETS CAREER-HIGH IN RECEPTIONS
Hogan's nine receptions are a single-game high. Hogan had seven receptions at Miami on Nov. 13, 2014 and at Denver on Dec. 7, 2014 when he played for Buffalo.
GOSTKOWSKI BECOMES PATRIOTS ALL-TIME LEADER IN POSTSEASON FIELD GOALS;MOVES INTO THIRD ALL-TIME IN POSTSEASON POINTS
Stephen Gostkowski's 31-yard field goal in the first quarter moved him out of a tie and into the lead for most field goals in Patriots postseason history. He now has 29 career postseason field goals.
Most Field Goals in Patriots Postseason History
29 Stephen Gostkowski (21 games)
26 Adam Vinatieri (17 games)
Most Points in the Postseason / NFL History
1.Adam Vinatieri 234
2.David Akers 175
3.Stephen Gostkowski 154
4.Gary Anderson 153
5. Mason Crosby 137
6.Jerry Rice 132
7t.Emmitt Smith 126
7t.Thurman Thomas 126
9.George Blanda 115
10.Matt Stover 106
11.Matt Bahr 103
12.Franco Harris 102
Most Kicking Points in the Postseason / NFL History
1.Adam Vinatieri 234
2.David Akers 175
3.Stephen Gostkowski 154
4.Gary Anderson 153
5. Mason Crosby 137
6.George Blanda 115
7.Matt Stover 106
8.Matt Bahr 103
MOST FIELD GOALS MADE IN NFL POSTSEASON HISTORY
56 Adam Vinatieri
39 David Akers
32 Gary Anderson
29 Stephen Gostkowski
26 Mason Crosby
25 Matt Stover
LINEUP NOTES
ROOKIE WR MALCOLM MITCHELL MAKES HIS POSTSEASON DEBUT
WR Malcolm Mitchell made his postseason debut and was in the starting lineup against Pittsburgh after missing 4.Stephen Gostkowski 142
the AFC Divisional win against Houston.
