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VIDEO: Flashback Friday – A Look Back At The Patriots 1998 Win Over The 49ers

The date was December 20th 1998 and the 8-6 New England Patriots entered a week 16 matchup at Foxboro Stadium against an 11-4 San Francisco 49ers team featuring a prolific offense of future Hall of Famer members Steve Young, Jerry Rice, and Terrell Owens.

The Patriots meanwhile, entered the game without starting quarterback Drew Bledsoe after fracturing his index finger.

Needing a win to clinch the sixth and final playoff spot in the AFC, Scott Zolak was given his first start in three years.

Could the Patriots pull off the upset? Take a look back at the highlights below.