The New England Patriots lost. And to the rest of the country, it was a good day in Indy, but to the fans in and around Boston, the irrational distress and pain they feel is almost unbearable. The thought of losing to the Giants again is surreal. But there’s hope.

Sure, Brady was average against many top-tier teams all season, losing to the Giants and Steelers in the middle of the season, as well as dropping one early to a Buffalo team