nice freakin win (ep)

"Until someone beats them in the playoffs, they're the best team in the NFL," Simms said.

New England got its first shutout in 36 games, while Tampa Bay was blanked for the first time in 103 games since a 45-0 loss at Oakland on Dec. 19, 1999.

"They have the best quarterback in the league," Bucs coach Jon Gruden said. "They have a great coach. They have a physical-laden team. They're a handful."

"Their defense was tough; it just seemed like they were everywhere. They had a good scheme. They are definitely the best defense we've faced, and we've faced some pretty good ones this year."
-Cadillac Williams