The New England Patriots shut out the Arizona Cardinals 31-0 at Foxboro Stadium on September 15, 1996. Drew Bledsoe threw three touchdown passes, including two to Curtis Martin, while Martin added a rushing touchdown and finished with 125 net yards in three quarters. New England’s defense held Arizona to 170 total yards and 46 rushing yards.
What Made This Game Special
Scoring Curtis Martin scored three touchdowns
Curtis Martin scored on a 1-yard run, a 2-yard reception, and a 7-yard reception, totaling three touchdowns. The performance tied a New England Patriots franchise record for touchdowns in a game and was a career high for Martin at the time.
Historic Patriots recorded their first shutout since 1993
New England defeated Arizona 31-0 for its first shutout since a 38-0 victory over Indianapolis on December 26, 1993.
Record Patriots defense held Arizona to 170 total yards
New England limited Arizona to 170 total net yards, including only 46 rushing yards, its best defensive performance since the 1993 shutout of Indianapolis.
Playoff Victory began a three-game winning streak in a Super Bowl season
The win improved New England to 1-2 and began a three-game winning streak during the 1996 season, which ended with the Patriots winning the AFC Championship and advancing to Super Bowl XXXI.
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