Ranking the Super Bowls, #7: Super Bowl XXXVIII

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Super Bowl XXXVIII was played between the New England Patriots and Carolina Panthers. The game was played on Feb. 1, 2004 at Reliant Stadium in Houston, TX. The Patriots were looking to win their second Super Bowl in three years. The Panthers were in their first Super Bowl, looking for their first Lombardi Trophy.

The game was back and forth the entire way, and fans knew they were in for an exciting finish. The Patriots won Super Bowl XXXVI over the St Louis Rams on a field goal by Adam Vinatieri as time expired. Vinatieri would get his chance to win another Super Bowl for the Patriots.

With nine seconds left and the game tied at 29, he lined up to kick a 41 yard field goal. He converted on the kick and the Patriots were up 32-29 with four seconds left. The Panthers would be unable to return the kick all the way and the Patriots did win their second Super Bowl in three years.