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Which Patriots team is your all-time favorite?

The Patriots are sitting pretty as the AFC's No. 2 seed with the NFL playoffs set to kick off this weekend. The high-powered New England offense finished the regular season third all-time in scoring with 557 points. The defense has steadily improved over the course of the season. And head coach Bill Belichick has put together a mix of veterans, newcomers, and breakout stars that have all played critical roles in leading the team to its 10th AFC East title in 12 years. But is this your favorite Patriots team of all time? We take a look at 12 of the most beloved Patriots teams going back to 1974, some that almost went all the way, and others that broke through to capture Super Bowl trophies. After the walk down memory lane, you get to pick your favorite Patriots team of them all.
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By Steve Silva, Boston.com Staff
The Patriots are sitting pretty as the AFC's No. 2 seed with the NFL playoffs set to kick off this weekend. The high-powered New England offense finished the regular season third all-time in scoring with 557 points. The defense has steadily improved over the course of the season. And head coach Bill Belichick has put together a mix of veterans, newcomers, and breakout stars that have all played critical roles in leading the team to its 10th AFC East title in 12 years. But is this your favorite Patriots team of all time?

We take a look at 12 of the most beloved Patriots teams going back to 1974, some that almost went all the way, and others that broke through to capture Super Bowl trophies. After the walk down memory lane, you get to pick your favorite Patriots team of them all.