The Patriots' Super Bowl Win Cements Bill Belichick's Legacy As An All-Time Great Coach

The NFL enjoyed a bit of a bounce back season in 2018. TV ratings rose, scoring spiked, the political controversies that overshadowed the 2017 season largely fizzed. Both thrilling conference championship games went into overtime two weeks ago. Forgive most fans for expecting two of the highest-scoring teams in the NFL, the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams, to end an upbeat season with a compelling, close offensive showcase.

Well, Super Bowl 53 split the difference.

The NFL enjoyed a bit of a bounce back season in 2018. TV ratings rose, scoring spiked, the political controversies that overshadowed the 2017 season largely fizzed. Both thrilling conference championship games went into overtime two weeks ago. Forgive most fans for expecting two of the highest-scoring teams in the NFL, the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams, to end an upbeat season with a compelling, close offensive showcase. Well, Super Bowl 53 split the difference.