The New England Patriots' pursuit of a record seventh Super Bowl ended last night after a shock 20-13 defeat to the Tennessee Titans in the wild-card round of the play-offs.
Defeat may also have ended the gilded era of Tom Brady and Bill Belichick that has claimed six championships and helped the franchise become one of the most successful in the history of the NFL.
Brady will leave the Patriots in March after 19 years, becoming a free agent for the first time amid speculation that he is on the brink of retirement.