ESPN's Bill Barnwell ranked the 2007 Patriots as the best NFL team of the last 25 years, despite their loss in Super Bowl XLII. The Patriots achieved a remarkable 16-0 regular season, boasting the highest average margin of victory at 17.5 points. They are distinguished as the only one-loss team of the era. While renowned for their offense, their defense also excelled, ranking sixth in EPA per play and contributing six regular-season touchdowns, showcasing a rare level of dominance in NFL history.
The 2007 Patriots were the only one-loss team of the era, recording a 16-0 regular season and having an average margin of victory of 17.5 points.
Despite not winning the Super Bowl, Barnwell's No. 1 team is the 2007 Patriots, noted for rewriting the record books with exceptional performance.
The Patriots' defense ranked sixth in EPA per play and fourth in points allowed per drive, contributing significantly to their overall dominance during the season.
The only team to exceed the 2007 Patriots in Pythagorean expectation over both regular and postseason is the 2000 Ravens, illustrating the '07 team's historical prowess.
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