The patriots set a record for most points by a team that lost a superbowl (33) and only punted ONCE.
Brady completed 28 of 48 passes for 505 yards and three touchdowns, breaking the record for most passing yards in a Super Bowl that he had set in the previous season.
It was a RECORD breaking offensive performance. Meanwhile the defense couldn't handle a backup QB. The fumble sucked. The failed trick play sucked. But if you throw for over 500 yards and score 33 points in the superbowl you would THINK you'd be able to win.