‘We believe in you’: Readers rally around the Patriots ahead of the Super Bowl

Readers Say

After the Pats powered past the Broncos, Boston.com readers from New England and beyond shared belief, advice, and pure hype for a team that’s already defied expectations.

By Annie Jonas

January 26, 2026 | 1:40 PM

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After the Patriots powered past the Broncos to advance to the Super Bowl, Boston.com readers wasted no time sharing hopeful messages for a team that’s already defied expectations. The notes came from near and far, ranging from rallying cries and tactical reminders to pure, unfiltered hype.

“Keep believing in yourselves — we believe in you! Go Pats!” reader Ed from Fitchburg said.

The excitement didn’t stop there. Of the nearly 100 respondents to our poll asking readers to share a message with the team, the majority (82%) said they believe the Patriots will win the Super Bowl.

Some fans offered encouragement with a side of honesty. “Good luck in the Super Bowl! I believe in you. But please, play a hundred percent better — you were lucky,” wrote Jean from Venice, Florida, echoing the nervous optimism many fans felt after the AFC Championship game.

Others leaned hard into belief and affirmation. Rob H. of Martinsburg, West Virginia urged the team to remember its identity: “Guys: ‘We all we need!’ You’ve got this. You are worthy. Don’t let anyone get you to believe otherwise. Bring it back to New England, your fans have faith in you, and you’re going to make us proud.”

And for plenty of fans, the message was simple: enjoy the ride. “Play hard, play focussed, play physical and have a hell of a time doing it – just like all year,” Dennis O. of Flower Mound, Texas wrote. “Win or lose, thanks for the great season.”

Responses have been lightly edited for grammar and clarity.

What’s your message to the Patriots ahead of the Super Bowl?

“Be proud and enjoy where you are and what you have achieved. I have been a Pats fan since 1960 and you (this team) have been as surprising and thrilling as any other in the long great history of this franchise.” — Thomas H., Lowell

“I’m 3,000 miles away from my childhood home (Newton, Mass) and I’m entirely proud of the effort of this team. Look how far they’ve come from the misery of the past two years! After all that we’ve encountered with the fires of 2025 — thank you so much for providing an amazing playoff January! Bring on Super Bowl LX  — the dynasty continues! No other team plays the disrespect card so well as our New England Patriots. Warriors all we got. Warriors all we need! If we neutralize JSN, and can make Darnold throw on 2nd, 3rd and longs – we are riding this defense all the way to our 7th Lombardi!” — Adam R., Pasadena, California

“Keep doing the things that have made the team successful all season. Stellar defense in the playoffs and enough balanced offense to come out on top. Keep believing!” — Dave R., Onset

“Make your own destiny. Finish the job. 10-0 on the road.” — Gwen G., Brookline

“You always find a way to win. You brought joy back to Sunday afternoons.” — John K., Acton

“Drake ‘Magic’ Maye.” — Rajesh, Cary, North Carolina

“Stay the course. You’ve demonstrated resilience and the ability to improve week in and week out. Be who you have been all year long and trust the process and what you have been building since April.” — Michael S., Bensalem, Pennsylvania

“Keep believing! It can be done.” — Wayne S., Juneau, Alaska

“From France: Go Pats go! We want the 7th Super Bowl.” — Stephane E., Bergerac, France

“Play every quarter like it’s the final quarter!” — Mark D., Palm Spring, California

“Enjoy the moment! As far as the fans are concerned, you guys have already won.” — Karen G., Beverly (now Orlando, Florida)

“Well done gentlemen!” — Bo Y., Granby

“Send me some tickets! Go Pats!” — Derrick, Easton

“Thanks for a great season, one more road win! Go finish the job!” — Dave W., Bridgewater

“Score right away, early and often. Gain momentum. It will fall right where you want it.” — Lionel E., East Boston 

“If you can control the line of scrimmage and hold onto that damn rock, you will be bringing home number 7.” — Christopher F., Westchester, Illinois

Boston.com occasionally interacts with readers by conducting informal polls and surveys. These results should be read as an unscientific gauge of readers’ opinion.

Some responses have been lightly edited for grammar.

Annie Jonas is a Community writer at Boston.com. She was previously a local editor at Patch and a freelancer at the Financial Times.