FOXBORO — The last time the Patriots played a real game, they left us with so many lasting images.
Tom Brady put together one of the best fourth quarters you’ll ever see from a quarterback, rallying the team from a 10-point deficit; wide receiver Julian Edelman made plays at every significant turn to keep drives alive; rookie cornerback Malcolm Butler produced the kind of storybook play that won’t ever be forgotten.
So much has happened since Arizona, that stunning Super Bowl, and the Patriots capturing championship No. 4 in such dramatic fashion, with Butler’s improbable pick of Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson’s pass on the 1-yard line.