New England Patriots 32, Carolina Panthers 29
Here are the biggest takeaways and highest-graded players from Super Bowl XXXVIII, where the New England Patriots beat the Carolina Panthers 32-29 in Houston Feb. 1, 2004.
Quarterback grade: Tom Brady, 79.0
Brady comes up big in fourth quarter to earn second Super Bowl ring
Although Brady did not have an extremely impressive game, his performance will be remembered for his calm and confident play in the second half of the fourth quarter as he led back-to-back scoring drives to win the game.