ATLANTA — The New England Patriots’ dynasty began exactly 17 years ago Sunday, when the most fruitful partnership in N.F.L. Coach Bill Belichick tamed the high-powered Rams, and quarterback Tom Brady commanded an efficient offense. It all happened again at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where the Patriots edged the Los Angeles Rams, 13-3, in a slog of a Super Bowl LIII, to secure a championship that represents not a bookend so much as an ellipsis. begins its 100th season this fall, the Patriots will lord over the league for the sixth time in 18 seasons. Like their previous five Super Bowl victories under Belichick and Brady, Sunday’s was not decided until late, on Sony Michel’s 2-yard touchdown with seven minutes left.

Source: New York Times February 04, 2019 03:32 UTC