Man in the Arena: Tom Brady

In 2001, Tom Brady fills-in as the Patriots' starting quarterback after Drew Bledsoe suffers an injury, and leads the Patriots to their first franchise championship with a victory over the St. Louis Rams in Super Bowl XXXVI.

In 2003, the Patriots bounce back from a difficult 2002 season and Brady helps lead the team to a victory over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl XXXVIII.

In 2004, Brady leads the Patriots to back-to-back Super Bowl victories with a win over the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl XXXIX.

In 2007, the Patriots' offense reaches new heights after wide receiver Randy Moss joins the team. While Brady and the Patriots finish the regular season undefeated, they endure a loss to the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII.

In 2011, Brady balances his on-field demands, as he leads the Patriots to an appearance in Super Bowl XLVI (another loss to the New York Giants, with his home life responsibilities as a husband and father.

In 2014, Brady finds himself at the center of the Deflategate controversy as he helps lead the Patriots to a victory over the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX.

In 2016, Brady goes through personal challenges, while on the field, he helps lead the Patriots to a comeback Super Bowl LI victory over the Atlanta Falcons.

In 2017, Brady goes through one of the more grueling seasons of his career, while the Patriots end the season with a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII.

In 2018, the Patriots make their third consecutive Super Bowl trip and defeated the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII.

In 2020, Tom Brady leaves New England to start a new chapter with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and leading them to a victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV, and reflects on his hopes of living up to the example set by his hero, his father.