Stately way to play the game

In the greatest American macho fest of them all, the Patriots once again showed that mind is a solid 3-point favorite over matter. Do your homework. Figure out how to cover your weaknesses, maximize your strengths, do what you're supposed to do and "bingo," as Mr. Troy Brown might say. (By Leigh Montville, Boston Globe)

THE PLAYERS Breaking the mold When the children who have accepted this torch of passion for the Pats get around to asking about the 2004 team, just what will you tell them about the players who made it possible? (Boston Globe)

THE SEASON Won in a row The Patriots won 17 of their 19 games, broke the league record for consecutive victories (21), claimed their third championship in four years, and find themselves widely proclaimed a "dynasty." (Boston Globe)

DAN SHAUGNESSY: Dynasty  Pats 24, Eagles 21  BOB RYAN: They're the best  JACKIE MACMULLAN: Joining royalty  Screens closed door  Crennel to Cleveland  EAGLES NOTES: Small ball  No rowdy revelry  Banged-up secondary lowered boom  Close but no hurrah for McNabb  Dillon knows how to act  He's been quite a catch  His was gutsy effort  Running stop and go routes  Branch on receiving end of MVP  Bruschi likes company

 Nine in a row
We take a look back at the Patriots' nine straight potseason victories, which span over three seasons.

 GRAPHIC: Recapping the 2001-02 season

 GRAPHIC: Recapping the 2003-04 season

 GRAPHIC: Recapping the 2004-05 season

 GRAPHIC: Combined three-year totals

 Offensive weapons
A look at the contributors to the Patriots offense, which averaged 27.3 points per game this season.

 Department of defense
A look at the contributors to the Patriots defense, which gave up an average of 16.3 points per game.

Patriots wallpaper
Choose from dozens of Globe photos from the Pats' Super Bowl celebration.

Boston vs. Philadelphia
So, how do Boston and Philly stack up, city on city, state on state? Take our polls.

Guide to Jacksonville
We have the lowdown on the city that played host to Super Bowl XXXIX.

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 Feel free to use the 'D' word (2/6)
 Just desserts (2/6)
 Sports and entertainment (2/4)
 Eagles fans, start praying (2/3)
 The party starts tonight (2/3)
 Let it rain (2/2)
 It blue me away (2/1)
 Big Ben: Defensive battle (2/1)
 Think before you whine (1/31)
 Give Jacksonville a chance (1/30)
 Quick hits from Jacksonville (1/30)

Glory day

A giddy horde of hooky-playing, work-dodging New Englanders flooded the streets of Boston for a victory parade. (Boston Globe)

 PREPARATIONS: Experience paid off for T and police

 SKIPPING SCHOOL: Parade gives reason to play hooky

 MACMULLAN: To Senator's fans, something was missing

 GOOD BEHAVIOR: Team leaves craziness to the fans

 NECN: Fans salute champs  NESN: Sights, sounds

 FASHION: What to wear?  OFFSEASON: Champs head home

 rally card: Congrats Pats  'OUR TOMMY': QB a catch