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Ten years ago today, the word’s “Tuck Rule” became a part of every NFL fan’s vocabulary as the Patriots beat the Raiders in one of the most memorable playoff games in football history. The famous play took place during the AFC Divisional Playoff game at a snowy Foxboro Stadium. Oakland cornerback Charles Woodson sacked New England quarterback Tom Brady and caused a fumble that was recovered by Oakland. Officials reviewing the fourth quarter play ruled that Brady’s arm was moving forward, making it an incomplete pass instead of an interception. The Patriots then moved the ball into field goal range to tie the game and won in overtime. Three weeks later, they won their first of three Super Bowls in four years. (Matt Campbell/AFP/Getty Images) SI VAULT: Brady is a cool customer as Pats beat Raiders (1.28.02)GALLERY: Revolutionary Moments In Sports

Ten years ago today, the word’s “Tuck Rule” became a part of every NFL fan’s vocabulary as the Patriots beat the Raiders in one of the most memorable playoff games in football history. The famous play took place during the AFC Divisional Playoff game at a snowy Foxboro Stadium. Oakland cornerback Charles Woodson sacked New England quarterback Tom Brady and caused a fumble that was recovered by Oakland. Officials reviewing the fourth quarter play ruled that Brady’s arm was moving forward, making it an incomplete pass instead of an interception. The Patriots then moved the ball into field goal range to tie the game and won in overtime. Three weeks later, they won their first of three Super Bowls in four years. (Matt Campbell/AFP/Getty Images)

SI VAULT: Brady is a cool customer as Pats beat Raiders (1.28.02)
GALLERY: Revolutionary Moments In Sports

Raiders coach Kenny Stabler and coach John Madden pose during a 1977 photo shoot. Ann Killion wrote on SI.com that current coach Hue Jackson is the most important living Raider. After the death of Al Davis, and with Madden and Stabler retired, she may be right. The Raiders face the Browns at the O.co Coliseum on Sunday. (AP) KILLION: Why Hue Jackson is the most important living RaiderBANKS: Raiders, 49ers bring back Bay Area relevanceBANKS: Raiders climb to No. 11 in latest Power RankingsKING: Predicting all the scores for Week 6 in the NFL

Raiders coach Kenny Stabler and coach John Madden pose during a 1977 photo shoot. Ann Killion wrote on SI.com that current coach Hue Jackson is the most important living Raider. After the death of Al Davis, and with Madden and Stabler retired, she may be right. The Raiders face the Browns at the O.co Coliseum on Sunday. (AP)

KILLION: Why Hue Jackson is the most important living Raider
BANKS: Raiders, 49ers bring back Bay Area relevance
BANKS: Raiders climb to No. 11 in latest Power Rankings
KING: Predicting all the scores for Week 6 in the NFL

Panthers quarterback Cam Newton kicks up water after being tackled by Jaguars defensive end John Chick during a rain-soaked fourth quarter in Charlotte. Carolina would go on to defeat Jacksonville, 16-10. (Jeff Siner/ZUMAPRESS.com) KING: Bills, Lions hot starts and more NFL notes in Monday Morning QuarterbackBANKS: Will Christian Ponder take over as quarterback for the Vikings?BANKS: Green Bay still has room for improvementBURKE: Texas miss their big chanceVIDEO: Which 3-0 team is better, Lions or Bills?VIDEO: Is Philadelphia’s ‘Dream Team’ season a nightmare?VIDEO: Are Raiders team to beat in AFC West?

Panthers quarterback Cam Newton kicks up water after being tackled by Jaguars defensive end John Chick during a rain-soaked fourth quarter in Charlotte. Carolina would go on to defeat Jacksonville, 16-10. (Jeff Siner/ZUMAPRESS.com)

KING: Bills, Lions hot starts and more NFL notes in Monday Morning Quarterback
BANKS: Will Christian Ponder take over as quarterback for the Vikings?
BANKS: Green Bay still has room for improvement
BURKE: Texas miss their big chance
VIDEO: Which 3-0 team is better, Lions or Bills?
VIDEO: Is Philadelphia’s ‘Dream Team’ season a nightmare?
VIDEO: Are Raiders team to beat in AFC West?