The 2008 New England Patriots displayed remarkable resilience, finishing with a strong 11-5 record despite losing star quarterback Tom Brady to a season-ending injury in Week 1. Led by backup Matt Cassel and a top-ten ranked offense and defense, the team remained highly competitive throughout the year, finishing on a four-game winning streak and setting an NFL record for the fewest penalties in a 16-game season. A sixth-round pick in the 2000 NFL Draft, Tom Brady became the most accomplished player in NFL history by leading the New England Patriots to six Super Bowl championships and earning three league MVP awards during his storied 20-season tenure with the franchise.