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Best Playmakers from the Championship Era
The Super Bowl era Patriots (2001-04) were loaded with key players who came up big when it mattered most. But which ones outshined the others? PFW takes a crack at coming up with the top 10 playmakers.
Two huge Super Bowls, including an MVP, as well as a big effort in 2004 AFC title game allow Branch to crack the list.
Whether it's as a runner, receiver, returner or a blocker Faulk finds ways to contribute.
A boatload of postseason sacks and timely plays in big spots - like the goal line stand in Indy - give McGinest the nod.
Harrison hurt opposing quarterbacks equally with his interceptions and his sacks.
Remember when every interception Bruschi made turned into a touchdown?
Sacking the quarterback and catching touchdowns were both big parts of Vrabel's game.
Mr. Patriot did it all - he caught and broke up third-down passes, returned punts and made his living making plays.
Wonder if Peyton Manning thinks Law is too low on this list?
Three game-winning kicks in three Super Bowls, not to mention the greatest FG of all time in the snow.
Two Super Bowl MVPs, both following game-winning drives in the final seconds. No further explanation needed.
