The 2001 New England Patriots season was a historic "Cinderella" campaign that culminated in the franchise's first Super Bowl championship. After a difficult 0-2 start and a season-ending injury to starting quarterback Drew Bledsoe, second-year backup Tom Brady took over and led the team to an 11-5 record and the AFC East title. The season featured legendary moments like the "Tuck Rule" game and culminated in a dramatic 20-17 victory over the heavily favored St. Louis Rams in Super Bowl XXXVI, secured by Adam Vinatieri’s game-winning field goal as time expired. A sixth-round pick in the 2000 NFL Draft, Tom Brady became the most accomplished player in NFL history by leading the New England Patriots to six Super Bowl championships and earning three league MVP awards during his storied 20-season tenure with the franchise.