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The New England Patriots beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 24–21 on the road at Alltel Stadium in Week 16 of the 2006 regular season on December 24, 2006. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
The result moved the Patriots to 11–4 and dropped the Jaguars to 8–7. The Patriots finished 2006 at 12–4 and lost in the AFC Championship Game. The Jaguars finished 2006 at 8–8 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the New England Patriots won 28–3 on January 7, 2006. When they met again, the New England Patriots won 31–20 on January 12, 2008.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Patriots lead the series 3–0 after meeting No. 3 since 2003 Full series history
A Jaguars return touchdown was wiped out by offsetting flags, and the Eagles linebacker and Jacksonville defensive end were sent off before the first scrimmage play.
The Hall of Fame kicker receives his Ring of Excellence at Gillette Stadium on a day New England also marks 25 years since its first Super Bowl team. Next week the Colts put him in their Ring of Honor.
The edge rusher was the only Philadelphia starter left in doubt after Friday, and he will not play at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Jacksonville's inactive list includes safety Eric Murray and offensive lineman Daniel Faalele.