The New England Patriots came extremely close to a perfect season in 2007. They went 16-0 in the regular season and won two playoff games to reach the Super Bowl with an 18-0 record. However, their bid for perfection ended in dramatic fashion when they were upset by the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII. Despite their dominance that year, the Patriots fell just short of joining the undefeated elite. Their 2007 season is often remembered as one of the best to never result in a championship—and as a reminder of how difficult a truly perfect season is to achieve.