Super Bowl LIII
PATRIOTS PLAY IN NFL-RECORD 11TH SUPER BOWL OVERALL; 10TH OF THE KRAFT ERA
New England played in its 11th Super Bowl in franchise history, a total that is the most all-time in the NFL. The Patriots appearance in Super Bowl LIII was its 10th Super Bowl appearance since Robert Kraft purchased the team in 1994, a total that is the most in the league over that span (Pittsburgh and Denver are second with four).
Patriots 13, Los Angeles 3
February 3, 2019
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Attendance 70,081
In a rematch of Super Bowl XXXVI, 17 years to the day, the Patriots defense silenced the Rams (who were averaging 32.9 points per game) to help the club capture its sixth Super Bowl, tying Pittsburgh for most Super Bowls in NFL history. The Patriots also won their 37th playoff game, moving past the Steelers for most postseason wins in NFL history, and added to their NFL record with their 11th Super Bowl appearance.
Julian Edelman notched 10 receptions for 141 yards and became the first wide receiver since Pittsburgh's Santonio Holmes (Super Bowl XLIII) to win the Super Bowl's Most Valuable Player Award.
Both defenses excelled, as the 16 combined points marked the lowest scoring game in Super Bowl history. But the Patriots defense was truly dominant as they recorded four sacks, forced nine punts and joined the 1971 Dallas Cowboys as the only team to allow just three points in the Super Bowl.
The Patriots were driving on their first possession when Nickell Robey-Coleman jumped a short route, deflected Brady's pass, and Cory Littleton intercepted it at the Rams' 27. The Patriots forced a punt and the offense drove 60 yards, but Stephen Gostkowski's 46-yard field goal attempt sailed wide left.
Early in the second quarter, Edelman had a 25-yard catch on third-and-one to set up Gostkowski's 42-yard field goal for a 3-0 lead with 10:29 left. With 1:16 left in the half, the Patriots reached the Rams' 32, but Brady's fourth-and-one pass fell incomplete. The Patriots' defense allowed just 57 yards and two first downs in the first half while forcing six punts with the Rams getting no closer to the end zone than the Patriots' 42.
In the middle of the third quarter the Rams' defense forced a punt. The offense started at their own 23-yard-line and Jared Goff completed a 15-yard pass to Brandin Cooks and an 18-yard pass to Robert Woods to set up Greg Zuerlein's 53-yard field goal to tie the game 3-3 with 2:11 left in the third quarter. The damage would have been worse, but three plays earlier, Jason McCourty chased down a wide-open Cooks in the back of the end zone and broke up a potential touchdown catch.
Following an exchange of punts, Brady and the Patriots regained possession starting on their own 31-yard line with 9:49 to play. Brady completed four consecutive passes: 18 yards to Rob Gronkowski, 13 yards to Edelman, 7 yards to Rex Burkhead and a key 29-yarder to Gronkowski to the Rams' two-yard line. Sony Michel scored on the next play for the game's only touchdown to give New England a 10-3 lead with 7:00 remaining.
Goff completed passes of 19 yards to Cooks, 11 yards to Josh Reynolds and 17 yards to Woods to reach the Patriots' 27. On first down Goff threw down the right side but Duron Harmon knocked it away. On the next play, Goff – facing a blitz from Harmon – again lofted a pass down the right side, and this time it was intercepted by Stephon Gilmore at the four-yard-line with 4:17 to play.
Both Michel and Burkhead had 26-yard runs on the ensuing nine-play, 72-yard drive that culminated with Gostkowski's 41-yard field goal with 1:12 remaining. Without any timeouts, Goff completed passes of 24 and 21 yards to Cooks to reach the Patriots' 30 with eight seconds left. Needing two scores, the Rams attempted a 53-yard field goal but Zuerlein's kick sailed wide left, cementing the Patriots win.
Bill Belichick joined George Halas and Curly Lambeau as the only NFL coaches to win six NFL championships and Tom Brady broke a tie with Charles Haley as the only player to play on six Super Bowl-winning teams. He also passed Adam Vinatieri with his 237th victory overall, the most in NFL history.
The Super Bowl win was the third in the past five seasons for the Patriots, who finished the season with a 14-5 record. Brady and Belichick each earned their record (for player and coach) sixth Super Bowl ring.
The New England Patriots take on the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, February 3, 2019.
New England Patriots cornerback Jason McCourty, left, and his brother free safety Devin McCourty, right, faces reporters in the team's locker room following their arrival at Gillette Stadium, Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass., after defeating the Los Angeles Rams Sunday in NFL football Super Bowl 53, in Atlanta, Ga. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
A New England Patriots fan, left, holds a replica trophy while cheering during the team's arrival at Gillette Stadium, Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots defeated the Los Angeles Rams Sunday in NFL Super Bowl 53 in Atlanta, Ga. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots cornerback Jason McCourty holds the Super Bowl trophy for fans following the football teams arrival at Gillette Stadium, Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass., after defeating the Los Angeles Rams Sunday in NFL Super Bowl 53, in Atlanta, Ga. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots cornerback Jason McCourty, left, holds the Super Bowl trophy as he greets fans following the football teams arrival at Gillette Stadium, Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass., after defeating the Los Angeles Rams Sunday in NFL Super Bowl 53, in Atlanta, Ga. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty, right, greets fans following the football teams arrival at Gillette Stadium, Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass, after defeating the Los Angeles Rams Sunday in NFL Super Bowl 53, in Atlanta, Ga. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, center right, waves to fans following the football teams arrival at Gillette Stadium, Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass., after defeating the Los Angeles Rams Sunday in NFL Super Bowl 53, in Atlanta, Ga. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski, right, greets fans following the football teams arrival at Gillette Stadium, Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass., after defeating the Los Angeles Rams Sunday in NFL Super Bowl 53, in Atlanta, Ga. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots cornerback Jason McCourty, left, holds the Super Bowl trophy as he greets fans following the football team's arrival at Gillette Stadium, Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass, after defeating the Los Angeles Rams Sunday in NFL Super Bowl 53, in Atlanta, Ga. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick answers questions at a news conference for the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, in Atlanta. The Patriots beat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell at a news conference for the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, in Atlanta. The Patriots beat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell at a news conference for the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, in Atlanta. The Patriots beat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick answers questions at a news conference for the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, in Atlanta. The Patriots beat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is reflected in the Lombardi trophy at a news conference for the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, in Atlanta. The Patriots beat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick answers questions at a news conference for the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, in Atlanta. The Patriots beat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick answers questions at a news conference for the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, in Atlanta. The Patriots beat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Super Bowl LIII MVP New England Patriots' Julian Edelman answers questions during a news conference for the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, in Atlanta. The Patriots beat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Super Bowl LIII MVP New England Patriots' Julian Edelman poses during a news conference for the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, in Atlanta. The Patriots beat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Super Bowl LIII MVP New England Patriots' Julian Edelman answers questions during a news conference for the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, in Atlanta. The Patriots beat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Super Bowl LIII MVP New England Patriots' Julian Edelman poses during a news conference for the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, in Atlanta. The Patriots beat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Super Bowl LIII MVP New England Patriots' Julian Edelman and head coach Bill Belichick wait for the start of a news conference for the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, in Atlanta. The Patriots beat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell at a news conference for the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, in Atlanta. The Patriots beat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick answers a question during a news conference for the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, in Atlanta. The Patriots beat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick waits with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell at a news conference for the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, in Atlanta. The Patriots beat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Super Bowl LIII MVP New England Patriots' Julian Edelman poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell during a news conference for the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, in Atlanta. The Patriots beat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Super Bowl LIII MVP New England Patriots' Julian Edelman poses during a news conference for the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, in Atlanta. The Patriots beat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Super Bowl LIII MVP New England Patriots' Julian Edelman poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell during a news conference for the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, in Atlanta. The Patriots beat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Super Bowl LIII MVP New England Patriots' Julian Edelman answers questions during a news conference for the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, in Atlanta. The Patriots beat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Super Bowl LIII MVP New England Patriots' Julian Edelman poses during a news conference for the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, in Atlanta. The Patriots beat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Atlanta: New England Patriots' Tom Brady holds the trophy and his daughter, Vivian, after the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. The Patriots won 13-3. AP/PTI Photo(AP242019_000008A)
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay walks off the field after losing to the New England Patriots during NFL Super Bowl 53, Sunday, February 3, 2019 in Atlanta. The Patriots won 13-3. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is seen with his granddaughter after defeating the Los Angeles Rams during NFL Super Bowl 53, Sunday, February 3, 2019 in Atlanta. The Patriots won 13-3. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)
New England Patriots Julian Edelman #11 is seen with the Lombardi trophy after winning MVP against the Los Angeles Rams during NFL Super Bowl 53, Sunday, February 3, 2019 in Atlanta. The Patriots won 13-3. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is interviewed by Jim Nantz after defeating the Los Angeles Rams during NFL Super Bowl 53, Sunday, February 3, 2019 in Atlanta. The Patriots won 13-3. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay walks off the field after losing to the New England Patriots during NFL Super Bowl 53, Sunday, February 3, 2019 in Atlanta. The Patriots won 13-3. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)
New England Patriots Julian Edelman #11 is seen with the Lombardi trophy after winning MVP against the Los Angeles Rams during NFL Super Bowl 53, Sunday, February 3, 2019 in Atlanta. The Patriots won 13-3. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)
New England Patriots Julian Edelman #11 is seen with the Lombardi trophy after winning MVP against the Los Angeles Rams during NFL Super Bowl 53, Sunday, February 3, 2019 in Atlanta. The Patriots won 13-3. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)
New England Patriots' Tom Brady holds his daughter, Vivian, after the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. The Patriots won 13-3. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
New England Patriots' Tom Brady holds his daughter, Vivian, after the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. The Patriots won 13-3. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
New England Patriots' Julian Edelman, left, and Tom Brady celebrate after the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. The Patriots won 13-3. Edelman was named the Most Valuable Player.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick gets doused after the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. The Patriots won 13-3. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick gets doused after the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. The Patriots won 13-3. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
New England Patriots' Tom Brady (12) embraces Patriots owner Robert Kraft after the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. The Patriots won 13-3. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
New England Patriots' Stephon Gilmore, right, intercepts a pass intended for Los Angeles Rams' Brandin Cooks (12) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots' Sony Michel dives for a touchdown during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
New England Patriots' Stephon Gilmore, right, intercepts a pass intended for Los Angeles Rams' Brandin Cooks (12) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
New England Patriots' Rob Gronkowski (87) catches a pass in front of Los Angeles Rams' Marcus Peters (22) and Cory Littleton (58) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots' Kyle Van Noy (53) sacks Los Angeles Rams' Jared Goff (16) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
New England Patriots' Dont'a Hightower (54) hits Los Angeles Rams' Jared Goff, left, as he throws a pass during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Adam Levine of Maroon 5 performs during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Fireworks go off during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New England Patriots' Tom Brady (12) and Joe Thuney (62) walk off the field during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
New England Patriots' Dont'a Hightower, top, sacks Los Angeles Rams' Jared Goff (16) during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
New England Patriots' Tom Brady passes against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
New England Patriots' Tom Brady, left, talks with head coach Bill Belichick during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
New England Patriots' Jason McCourty (30) breaks up pass intended Los Angeles Rams' Josh Reynolds (83), during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New England Patriots' Tom Brady (12) looks to pass during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
New England Patriots' Rob Gronkowski (87) runs against Los Angeles Rams' Nickell Robey-Coleman (23) during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
New England Patriots' Tom Brady (12) works in the pocket against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Los Angeles Rams' Jared Goff (16) looks for a receiver under pressure from New England Patriots' Danny Shelton during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
New England Patriots' Tom Brady passes against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches from the sideline, during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Los Angeles Rams' Jared Goff (16) works under pressure from New England Patriots' Adrian Clayborn (94) during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
New England Patriots' Tom Brady (12) works against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
New England Patriots' Tom Brady (12) hands the ball off to Rex Burkhead against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
A fan watches the national anthem before the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
New England Patriots' Julian Edelman (11) breaks away from Los Angeles Rams' Troy Hill, right, during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
New England Patriots' Sony Michel (26) is tackled by Los Angeles Rams' Lamarcus Joyner (20) during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta.(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Referee John Parry and players watch the coin toss before the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
New England Patriots take the field, bottom right, before the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Tim Donnelly)
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over the open roof of the Mercedes-Benz Stadium before the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Gladys Knight sings the national anthem before the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Gladys Knight sings the national anthem before the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
People walk on the field before the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Chloe x Halle perform before the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
The dome opens up before the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Actor Jamie Foxx, right, watches the teams warm up, before the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay, left, and New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick shakes hands before the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game between the Rams and the Patriots Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick tosses the ball, before the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
New England Patriots' Tom Brady (12) throws before the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
New England Patriots' Tom Brady warms up before the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game between the Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
New England Patriots' Julian Edelman (11) greets New England Patriots' Tom Brady (12), before the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
New England Patriots' Tom Brady blows a kiss, before the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Referee John Parry, left, bumps fists with New England Patriots' Tom Brady before the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game between the Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Players warm up before the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
New England Patriots' Tom Brady (12), squints as he looks across the field before the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
New England Patriots' Tom Brady (12) screams as he enters the stadium before the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Lynne Stadky)
New England Patriots' Tom Brady (12) and Brian Hoyer (2) enter the field, before the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
New England Patriots' Julian Edelman warms up before the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game between the Patriots and Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Players warm ahead of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
New England Patriots' Stephen Gostkowski (3) warms up before the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick walks onto the field before the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
UFC Champion Conner McGregor holds his son Conner McGregor Jr., as he walks on the field before the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Los Angeles Rams' Johnny Hekker (6) and New England Patriots' Ryan Allen (6) warm up before the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
New England Patriots' Deatrich Wise Jr. warms up before the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game between the Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
New England Patriots stretch before the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Tim Donnelly)
Fans walk around the upper sections of the Mercedes-Benz Stadium before the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
New England Patriots' Julian Edelman warms before the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Patriots Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
