10 - End Game
After a decades-long run, the dynasty crumbles.
9 - Breaking Point
Tensions boil over when Belichick makes a questionable decision on the biggest stage.
8 - Score to Settle
With Jimmy Garoppolo nipping at his heels—and a coach that may not have his back—Brady stages one of the greatest comebacks in sports history.
7 - Under Pressure
Envy and jealousy take root, putting Brady and the Patriots at the center of a two-year media spectacle known as Deflategate.
6 - At All Costs
Facing a crossroads, the Patriots draft Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez. But tragedy strikes and a murder investigation unfolds.
5 - Torn
Brady struggles with his impermanence after a catastrophic injury. Belichick faces a test of his leadership and loyalty.
4 - Spygate
After three Super Bowl wins, the Patriots are accused of videotaping an opponent's sideline signals and things start to spiral.
3 - Borrowed Time
In the wake of 9/11, the Patriots emerge on football's biggest stage and face pressure that could unite them—or tear them apart.
2 - The Snow Bowl
Belichick shocks the world by doubling down on Brady. An icy showdown with the Oakland Raiders redefines what's possible for the Patriots.
1 - Backup Plan
After Drew Bledsoe suffers a devastating injury, Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick put the hopes of the franchise in sixth-round draft pick Tom Brady.