Super Bowl 242007 vs BearsThe defense again came through

The next two drives were touchdown drives of 75 and 63 yards, respectively. This is certainly not acceptable, but for the rest of the game the defense would play quite well.The Patriots' third touchdown of the game was scored by the Pats' defense. After that they gave up a punt and a kneeldown to end the half.For the second half, the defense gave up 13 points, although the touchdown drive was set up by a kickoff return by Ellis Hobbs There were also three punts and an interception. 34 points certainly doesn't sound like a good defensive performance, but the offense and special teams had a lot to do with two of the touchdowns scored.Super Bowl 2/4/2007 vs BearsThe defense again came through. They forced a three and out.The next kickoff resulted in a special teams turnover, giving the ball to the Colts.

The following drive was the only offensive touchdown scored by Chicago, set up in pretty good position by a Colts' turnover.The next drive was a fumble recovery for the Colts, and the following three drives were three and outs. Then they gave up a field goal, but would be dominant for the remainder of the game. They had two interceptions, one returned for a touchdown, a turnover on downs, and held up on a drive as time expired to seal the win. Including the turnover on downs, the defense had five takeaways, with the special teams chipping one in.

Absolutely dominant.1/13/2008 vs ChargersThis is one game where the defense is often criticised, and they didn't play as well as they should have. It's important to note, howevery, that they did make some key plays to give the rest of the team a chance.They gave up 99 yards rushing on a 3.3 rushing average. The passing defense underperformed, with 312 passing yards allowed, but they did manage an interception on the first drive of the game.The second drive was a touchdown. After that was a missed field goal and then a second touchdown.