In 2004 , the 14 - 2 Patriots beat the 13 - 3 Eagles to earn their third Lombardy Trophy in four years .
The Steelers actually had the best record , going 15 - 1 during the regular season that included a win over the Patriots .
In 2004 , the 14 - 2 Patriots beat the 13 - 3 Eagles to earn their third Lombardy Trophy in four years , but the Steelers actually had the best record , going 15 - 1 during the regular season that included a win over the Patriots .