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The second dynasty: the New England Patriots story
Franchise era
2014—2019
The second dynasty
New England Patriots
The story in one sentence
New England won three Super Bowls in five seasons through goal-line defense, the largest comeback in Super Bowl history and another dominant defensive plan.
Three more championships complete the run
Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski and Dont'a Hightower gave the era its recognizable core.
Its ending created the conditions for after brady.
Timeline
How it unfolded
Before 2014
What came before
The 2007 Patriots went 16–0 before a Super Bowl upset, then the roster reloaded around two young tight ends and returned to the championship game.
2015-02-01
Super Bowl: New England Patriots vs Seattle Seahawks
2017-02-05
Super Bowl: New England Patriots vs Atlanta Falcons
2019-02-03
Super Bowl: New England Patriots vs Los Angeles Rams
After 2019
What came next
Brady's departure ended the sport's longest dynasty and began a full organizational transition after Belichick's final seasons.
The core