Super Bowl Champions: 2004 Patriots

Super Bowl Champions: 2004 Patriots

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The 2004 Patriots set an NFL record with 21 straight wins, dating from the previous season, and won their third Super Bowl in four years under the leadership of quarterback Tom Brady.

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Sept. 6, 2004 SI Cover.

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Veteran running back Corey Dillon set a franchise record and career highs with 1,635 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns. Dillon was also a major factor in New England's divisional playoff win against the Colts, rushing for 144 yards in the game.

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Oct. 18, 2004 SI Cover.

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Linebacker Tedy Bruschi made his first Pro Bowl following another stellar season and an impressive playoff performance that included recovering two fumbles against the Colts in the first round of the AFC playoffs.

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Jan. 24, 2005 SI Cover.

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David Givens, one of quarterback Tom Brady's favorite receivers, led the team in both receptions and yards receiving for the season, and caught a touchdown pass in every playoff game.

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Feb. 7, 2005 SI Cover.

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The Pats' defense was ranked second in the league thanks to the likes of versatile lineman Richard Seymour, who despite missing the AFC playoffs returned to the lineup for a 24-21 victory over the Eagles in Super Bowl XXXIX.

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Feb. 14, 2005 SI Cover.