For the Patriots, an extraordinary offensive performance in Super Bowl LII was not enough to avert defeat. In a thrilling matchup, New England fell to Philadelphia, 41-33.
According to stats from Elias Sports Bureau, the Patriots set several impressive records amid the loss. Tom Brady broke his own record with 505 yards passing in a Super Bowl, while the Patriots offense churned out a record 613 total yards. And yet, the Eagles still came away with the win.
There will be plenty of time to digest the upset, but here’s what the experts had to say about the defeat in the immediate aftermath:
“Way-too-early 2018 NFL Power Rankings“ (ESPN):
They lost the Super Bowl, but why bet against a return?