Final · Kickoff
2005 Postseason · Wild Card · Gillette Stadium
Historical final score from the WHYNFL results archive. WHYNFL preserves the team labels of the time and converts supplied Eastern kickoff times. Team links open today's franchise hubs. Historical box scores and play-by-play are not supplied.
The New England Patriots beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 28–3 at home at Gillette Stadium in the Wild Card round of the 2005 playoffs on January 7, 2006.
No other game of the 2005 playoffs was decided by as many points.
The Jaguars went 12–4 in the regular season and the Patriots went 10–6. The Patriots’ run ended in the Divisional round, a 27–13 loss to the Denver Broncos. The loss ended the Jaguars’ season.
In their previous meeting, the New England Patriots won 27–13 on December 14, 2003. When they met again, the New England Patriots won 24–21 on December 24, 2006.
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 2–0 after meeting No. 2 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.
