The Pats were starting off their little dynasty with the arrival of Bill Belichick, and the Bucs were hoping their extra pieces would be what was needed to get the over the top after their 11-6 loss in the NFC Championship game.
This game features a nice trick play at the end of the half, a play on Dan Marino's fake spike and TD throw for the Dolphins. Its worth checking this video out if not just for that, and the important open ing day win on the road vs the AFC.