The New England Patriots have been atop the league for the entire 21st Century. From the scrappy underdogs that took down the Greatest Show on Turf, through the 16-0 juggernauts, up to 28-3 and beyond, there has not been a franchise more aligned with victory than the Patriots. But now, they suddenly seem mortal -- they were taken apart by the Titans in the wild-card round, and now face an uncertain future without their Hall of Fame quarterback under center. The departure of Tom Brady ends the Patriots' dynasty … right?
The Kansas City Chiefs are ascendant, celebrating their first Super Bowl victory since 1969.