"Readers Say Boston.com readers revisit the games, plays, and personal moments that defined the Patriots' Super Bowl history. Patriots fans don't just remember Super Bowl games by the final score or the Lombardi Trophy photo. They remember where they were, who they were with, and the moments that made time stop - whether it was a shocking comeback, a perfectly placed kick, or one impossible play that flipped everything in an instant."
"Others pointed to the Patriots' first title, Super Bowl XXXVI (2002), as the most unforgettable of all. The underdog victory over the Rams wasn't just about Adam Vinatieri's game-winning kick - it marked a turning point for the franchise and for New England sports. Readers shared stories of downtown Boston erupting in celebration, of watching in hospitals, bars, and new homes,"
More than 180 responses recall Patriots Super Bowl moments tied to places, people, and singular plays rather than final scores or trophies. The Patriots dynasty of two decades and six championships produced games that became personal history as well as team lore. Super Bowl LI (2017) is frequently cited for the 28-3 halftime deficit, the gradual disbelief, Julian Edelman's improbable catch, and the sense of an unstoppable comeback. Super Bowl XXXVI (2002) is praised as the franchise turning point, marked by Adam Vinatieri's game-winning kick and citywide celebrations across Boston in homes, bars, and hospitals.
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