They became the first team in NFL history to finish the regular season with a perfect 16–0 record , they successfully became the only team to ever go 19-0 through the entire season including the Super Bowl , where the defeated the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII.The Patriots entered the offseason following a stunning loss to the rival Indianapolis Colts in the AFC Championship after blowing a 21–3 first half lead .
The 2007 New England Patriots lost to the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII .