51.   Yet there remains a fear in the belly of Patriot fans that the defense must win the game against Pittsburgh because Bledsoe cannot.

52.   But defense wins championships in just about every sport.

53.   But defense wins in the postseason, and the Patriots have been playing their best defense the last month.

54.   Defense wins games.

55.   Defense won.

56.   The tapes were uncovered late in the trial, and the defense won a legal battle for access.