The New England Patriots are one of the most successful NFL franchises in Super Bowl history, but their five victories haven't come easy.
New England won its first three Super Bowls by three points, its fourth by four and its most-recent championship came by way a of a six-point margin of victory.
Given their propensity to play in close championship games, the Patriots are favored by less than a field goal against the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl 53.
Even when the Patriots aren't involved in the Super Bowl, the NFL's title clash has recently been a close affair, as seven of the last 10 Super Bowls were decided by one possession.