They became the first team in NFL history to finish the regular season with a perfect 16–0 record , but their shot at an unprecedented 19–0 championship season evaporated when they lost to 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 defeated the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII .