The greatest comeback story in sports history, and I'm not being dramatic (okay, maybe a little).
In 2001, the New England Patriots won Super Bowl XXXVI in the biggest Super Bowl upset in more than thirty years. When the 2003 season began with their prized free-agent acquisition of the summer injured for the year, the release of their defensive captain, and a humbling 31-0 loss to division rival Buffalo Bills, no one believed a second championship was possible. Except for the Patriots.
Direction
Somehow makes a 31-0 loss feel like beautiful tragedy.
Acting
Brady's 'aw shucks' charm vs. Belichick's monotone villain energy.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The famous 'Do Your Job' slogan originated from Belichick's father, a Naval Academy scout, not the coach himself.
This championship solidified the Patriots' transformation from lovable underdogs to the NFL's most hated dynasty—Boston sports fans never recovered their underdog identity.
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