I was nervous at halftime. 3-0 lead in a game that should've been a blowout. My biggest fear was that this game would be remembered for all of the missed opportunities by the Patriots. After Hightower dropped that pick, I immediately thought the Rams would make the Patriots pay. But the D never let it happen. If it weren't for their kicker having a huge leg, this defense would've pitched a shutout.
The defense saved their best performances for the most important games. This team truly did peak at the right time. Still hard to fathom that they lost to bums like Jacksonville, Tennessee, Miami & Detroit.
Also, Brady nearly bailed out an all time horrendous defense in SB 52. In SB 53, the defense made amends. It was nice to see the likes of Jason Mccourty, Hightower, & an improved KVN on the field over the likes of Rowe, Richards and Bademosi.