 The Rams were then unable to score on the only play of their final series to seal a 23–16 Patriots win, one that brought the 5–2 Patriots into a tie with the Bills atop the AFC East.For the first time in franchise history, the Patriots finished a game with zero assessed penalties; tackle Matt Light was called for holding in the fourth quarter, but the penalty was declined.It was also the first penalty-free performance by any NFL team in 2008.