In the divisional playoffs, the New England Patriots won against the Indianapolis Colts (20-3) and then proceeded to defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers (41-27) in the conference championships, before defending their title as reigning champions against the Philadelphia Eagles (24–21) in the Super Bowl XXXIX, 24–21, on February 6, at Alltel Stadium (Jacksonville, Florida).
In the divisional playoffs, the New England Patriots won against the Indianapolis Colts (20-3) and then proceeded to defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers (41-27) in the conference championships, before defending their title as reigning champions against the Philadelphia Eagles (24–21) in the Super Bowl XXXIX, 24–21, on February 6, at Alltel Stadium (Jacksonville, Florida).