NFL: The Top 30 teams of the modern era

By S. Silverman | Feb 21, 2015

Jan 31, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; General view of the golden NFL shield logo at the entrance to the 4th annual NFL Honors at Symphony Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

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2003 New England Patriots

The Patriots set a standard for sensational play with their consistency that saw them win 15 games in a row. After New England lost in Week Four to the Redskins, their record slipped to 2-2. They would not lose again in the regular season or the playoffs.

Tom Brady completed 60.2 percent of his passes, and five New England receivers caught 30 or more passes. Outside linebacker Mike Vrabel had 9.5 sacks, while defensive end Richard Seymour had 8.0 QB traps.

The Patriots rolled to postseason victories over the Titans and Colts, and they outlasted the Panthers 32-29 in the Super Bowl, for their second title in three seasons.

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