The 2007 New England Patriots had one of the most statistically staggering seasons in NFL history, and it all started with a key offseason acquisition.

On the second day of the 2007 NFL draft, the Patriots struck a surprising deal with the Oakland Raiders. New England sent a fourth-round pick to Oakland in exchange for disgruntled wide receiver Randy Moss . The trade proved to be one of the most significant transactions in NFL history.

Led by Tom Brady , the 2007 Patriots scored an NFL-best 36.8 points per game and compiled a point differential of plus-315, the highest in league history. Brady threw for 4,806 yards and a then-single-season record 50 touchdowns en route to winning his first of three NFL MVP awards.

Moss caught 98 passes from Brady that season for 1,493 yards and 23

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