NFL Notes: The untold secret behind the Patriots’ Super Bowl LIII win over the Rams
The backbone of the Patriots’ win over the Rams in Super Bowl LIII was not Tom Brady, nor Rob Gronkowski nor a timely field goal. It was a Bill Belichick master plan. That night in February 2019, the Patriots held one of the highest-scoring offenses in NFL history to three points by completing a total overhaul of their defense.