Kraft also took a shot at Goodell as he was walking off the stage, saying this championship was particularly special because “a lot has transpired over the past two years, and I don’t think that needs any explanation.”

The Patriots came from 25 points behind to beat the Falcons 34-28 in overtime Sunday in Super Bowl LI. Getty Images

After an incredible 25-point comeback and a Super Bowl-record 466 passing yards, Tom Brady has become the first player ever to win four Super Bowl Most Valuable Player awards. They let NFL commissioner Roger Goodell know Sunday night they haven’t forgotten about how he punished the Patriots and quarterback Tom Brady over the 2015 “Deflategate” scandal.
Tom Brady, the quarterback for the New England Patriots, wins his fourth Most Valuable Player award, the most won by any player. Brady joins Charles Haley as the only players to be on five Super Bowl-winning teams.