Two words is all that is needed to describe the 2001 Divisional Round playoff game between the New England Patriots and the visiting Oakland Raiders: Tuck Rule.
But while the controversial yet correctly applied rule — one that overturned a game-clinching fumble by Patriots quarterback Tom Brady late in the fourth quarter — was the pivotal moment in the showdown, it was far from the only big play. In fact, another significant one took place just a short time later.
After the Tuck Rule allowed the Patriots to keep the ball with under two minutes left on the clock, Brady connected with wide receiver David Patten to gain 13 yards and set up New England on the Raiders 29-yard line.