FOXBORO, UNITED STATES: New England Patriots quarterback Scott Zolak (R) prepares to throw a pass in the second quarter of their game with the San Francisco 49ers at Foxboro Stadium 20 December. Filling in for the injured Drew Bledsoe and making his first start in three years, Zolak took the Patriots to a 24-21 victory, assuring them a spot in the playoffs. AFP PHOTO/JOHN MOTTERN (Photo credit should read JOHN MOTTERN/AFP via Getty Images)