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New England Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski, center, celebrates with teammates after hitting a field goal against the San Diego Chargers during the second half in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in San Diego.

FOXBOROUGH -- No player in New England Patriots history has accounted for more points than Stephen Gostkowski, who passed Adam Vinatieri on the team's all-time list when he hit a 35-yard field goal at the 4:43 mark of the second quarter.

Gostkowski now has 1,160 career points, eclipsing Vinatieri's mark of 1,158.

Courtesy of our own Nick O'Malley, some fun facts on Gostkowski and his remarkable career:

Fun fact: Patriots drafted Stephen Gostkowski with Pick 118 in the 2006 draft. Pick 119? Brandon Marshall — Nick O'Malley (@nickjomalley) December 14, 2014

Fun fact #2: Gostkowski was one of 2 kickers taken in 2006 draft. The other (Kurt Smith, Round 6) never attempted a field goal. — Nick O'Malley (@nickjomalley) December 14, 2014

Fun fact #3: Gostkowski was one of 7 Pro Bowlers taken in 4th round of 2006 Draft. Only one Pro Bowler from Round 3 (8 in round 2) — Nick O'Malley (@nickjomalley) December 14, 2014

Gostkowski has hit 29-of-31 field goals (93.5 percent) this year, the best single-season percentage of his career.