COMMENTARY
Five takeaways from the Patriots’ 37-31 history-altering victory over the Chiefs, an instant classic that sends New England to its ninth Super Bowl in 18 seasons on the strength of its first road playoff win since January 2007 …
Back where they belong
Monday marks the 25th anniversary of Robert Kraft purchasing the Patriots from James Orthwein, a transaction that effectively saved pro football for New England. Before the ownership change the team appeared bound for St. Louis, but Kraft stepped in with an offer that was considered by many to be aggressive, and maybe even an overpay, given the state of the franchise at that time.