His first year as a starter was 2000, when he recorded 83 catches for 944 yards and 4 touchdowns. In 2001 New England Patriots season he, alongside Tom Brady, led the Patriots to their first ever Super Bowl championship, recording 101 catches during the season for 1,199 yards and 5 touchdowns, setting the franchise record for receptions and earning his first and only trip to the Pro Bowl. He also returned 29 punts for 413 yards and 2 touchdowns, giving him a league-leading 14.2 yards per return average. During the AFC Championship Game at Heinz Field against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL playoffs, 2001-02 that season, Brown returned a crucial punt for a touchdown which provided the winning margin, adding to the two he returned for touchdowns during the regular season. He also scooped up a blocked field goal attempt in that game, and made a lateral pass to teammate Antwan Harris, which completed a second special teams touchdown.  In 2002, he recorded 97 receptions for 890 yards and 3 touchdowns. In 2003 New England Patriots season, he had 40 catches for 472 yards, helping his team back to Super Bowl XXXVIII.. In what season did Brown have the lowest average yards per catch?