The Patriots ended the season with a record of seven wins and seven losses and finished tied for third in the AFC East Division.
The Pats stunned the two-time defending Super Bowl champions, the Miami Dolphins in week 1 at Schaffer Stadium.
The Patriots ended a four-game losing streak to Miami, erupting to a 31–10 third quarter lead and cruising home 34–24.
Johnson caught another touchdown from Snead in the fourth quarter but the PAT was stopped and the Patriots ended the game 28–20 winners.
Sam Cunningham had three rushing scores and Jim Plunkett fired a 12-yard touchdown bullet to Reggie Rucker with nine seconds left.