2. The Patriots' quest for a perfect season

The Patriots have passed every test to date on their quest to be the first NFL team to go 19-0. Things climaxed (so far) in New York, where, with a win over the Giants, the Pats put a bow on a perfect 16-0 regular season. The 1972 Miami Dolphins have been vocal in their criticism of the Patriots, but a 19-0 record will silence all doubters and place the 2007 Patriots among the best teams of all-time.
The Patriots have passed every test to date on their quest to be the first NFL team to go 19-0. Things climaxed (so far) in New York, where, with a win over the Giants, the Pats put a bow on a perfect 16-0 regular season. The 1972 Miami Dolphins have been vocal in their criticism of the Patriots, but a 19-0 record will silence all doubters and place the 2007 Patriots among the best teams of all-time.
(Globe Staff Photo / Barry Chin)