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Ranking the Patriots’ Super Bowl wins by excitement level

By Patrick Morgan

ATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 03: New England Patriots players give head coach Bill Belichick a Gatorade shower after winning the Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. The New England Patriots defeat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 03: New England Patriots players give head coach Bill Belichick a Gatorade shower after winning the Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. The New England Patriots defeat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 03: Rob Gronkowski #87 of the New England Patriots catches a 29-yard reception in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams during Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 03, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 03: Rob Gronkowski #87 of the New England Patriots catches a 29-yard reception in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams during Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 03, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

6. Super Bowl LIII vs Los Angeles Rams

Bill Belichick, Brian Flores, and the Patriots defense put on an absolute clinic on February 3 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Some esteemed sportswriters went so far as to label it the “greatest defensive performance in history,” citing the potency of the Rams’ high-powered offense and the way it was completely shut down as reasons why.

Indeed, for fans of classic, smashmouth, black-and-blue pigskin football, this game was probably a delight. Both defenses came to play, checking both offenses at the door and forcing series after series to end in “punt, punt, downs, punt, interception, missed field goal, punt, punt, downs,” etc.

Unfortunately, today’s NFL values offensive fireworks, scoring, and individual production above bruising slugfests where neither team concedes an inch. Blame fantasy football, blame Sean McVay, blame Patrick Mahomes… blame whomever or whatever you want, but accept it all the same: the average NFL fan loves offense, and the league has taken notice.

Over the past 10 years, new rules have been implemented that make it harder and harder for NFL defenders to play defense. For better or for worse, it’s gotten to the point where a cornerback can get flagged for practically sneezing on a receiver as he runs by.

For the most part in the Super Bowl, the referees tend to let the teams play; which is a good thing, no doubt about it. No one wants to see a game bogged down by yellow laundry flying all over the field – they want to see footballs and human bodies flying all over the field instead.

While Super Bowl 53 was a fairly flag-less game with little to no major controversy, it still wasn’t exactly a barnburner. Unless you’re a hardcore Patriots fan – or an old-school football purist – chances are it wasn’t your cup of tea. Because of that, we have New England’s most recent win ranked last on our list of Super Bowl wins in terms of overall excitement level.

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