Jan. 12, 1986
Losers of 18 consecutive games at the Orange Bowl dating to 1966, the Patriots were trying to end the "Miami Jinx" heading into the AFC Championship Game. They did so in a big way, turning six Dolphins turnovers into 24 points as quarterback Tony Eason threw for three touchdowns and running back Craig James eclipsed the century mark to earn the Patriots their first trip to the Super Bowl.








