Super Bowl XXXVI (2002) New England Patriots vs. St. Louis Rams – A 20–17 Patriots upset launched the Brady-Belichick dynasty in stunning fashion. As 14-point underdogs against the “Greatest Show on Turf,” New England’s defense harassed MVP Kurt Warner all night. With no timeouts and 1:21 left, a young Tom Brady led a 53-yard drive to set up Adam Vinatieri’s 48-yard game-winning field goal as time expired. The game occurred just months after 9/11, and the emotional pregame ceremonies resonated deeply. Brady, in only his first full season as starter, earned MVP honors. This victory signaled a seismic shift in NFL power dynamics and introduced a new era of disciplined, team-oriented football. It remains iconic not just for its outcome, but for how it reshaped league history.
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