First came Super Bowl IX following the 1974 season, a 16-6 win over the Minnesota Vikings. In Super Bowl XIII following the 1978 season, Pittsburgh beat Dallas again 35-31. The Patriots compiled all six of their Super Bowl victories during the two decades they ruled the NFL under coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady. In Super Bowl XXXVI following the 2001 season, New England defeated the St. Louis Rams 20-17 on a game-ending field goal by Adam Vinatieri. The final Patriots Super Bowl of that era followed the 2018 season, a 13-3 win over the Rams in Super Bowl LIII.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 09, 2026 01:55 UTC