Perfection getting to be a real kick for Patriots

There is an air of invincibility and inevitability about the New England Patriots.

Invincible because since January, they haven't lost. Inevitable because of the feeling they will find a way to win - something they did in their toughest test the season on Sunday, edging the New York Giants 27-26 on Stephen Gostkowski's 54-yard field goal with one second remaining.

"You're one kick away from being Public Enemy No 1," Gostkowski said. "You're always one kick away from trending on Twitter as the No 1 loser in America.