Final · Kickoff
2004 Regular season · Week 17 · Gillette Stadium
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The New England Patriots beat the San Francisco 49ers 21–7 at home at Gillette Stadium in Week 17 of the 2004 regular season on January 2, 2005.
The result moved the Patriots to 14–2 and dropped the 49ers to 2–14. It was the 49ers’ third straight loss. The 49ers finished 2004 at 2–14 and missed the playoffs. The Patriots finished 2004 at 14–2 and won Super Bowl XXXIX.
WHYNFL’s results archive begins with the 1999 season, and this was the franchises’ first meeting in it. When they met again, the New England Patriots won 30–21 on October 5, 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 1–0 after meeting No. 1 since 2004 Full series history
San Francisco needed the spot to bring back Ogbo Okoronkwo, ending the four-time Pro Bowl pass rusher's stay after less than two weeks.
Las Vegas added a running back from its practice squad after Jeanty missed Friday's practice with ankle and foot injuries.
Cleveland's quarterback and running back lost nearly $30,000 combined for a celebration against Pittsburgh, while TreVeyon Henderson and Jarrian Jones were also docked for Week 4 plays.
