Part of what has fueled the Patriots in their postseason run to Super Bowl LIII is their perception of a lack of respect from those outside the organization.
“I know everyone thinks we suck, and you know, can’t win any games,’’ Brady said after the Patriots defeated the Los Angeles Chargers in the divisional round.
That sentiment was ratcheted up for the AFC Championship, where the Patriots were three-point underdogs heading to Kansas City.
As they prepare for the Super Bowl though, the Patriots may have a tough time playing the disrespect card. The Rams were initially listed as one-point favorite, but after money started coming in on New England, the line moved to the Patriots as 1.