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Question of the Day: The Tuck Rule

What do you remember about the "tuck rule" game?

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Yesterday was the 10th anniversary of one of the most historic days in New England Patriots and National Football League history - the 10th anniversary of "The Tuck Rule" game.

On January 19, 2002 in a snowy Foxborough Stadium, Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady seemingly fumbled on a final drive in the AFC Divisional playoffs against the Oakland Raiders.

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Upon the review, though, the play was ruled an incomplete pass because of the now famed "tuck rule." The rest of the drive set up an Adam Vinetieri field goal to send the game into overtime. And, well, you know the rest. Three Super Bowl victories and a decade of dominance later, we're reflecting on the play that started it all.

What do you remember about the "tuck rule" game?

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