So what's the Patriots' history against teams they've already played in the Super Bowl? Super Bowl XLVI vs New York GiantsIndianapolis 2/5/2012 New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora (72) hits New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) on the final drive of Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium. | TYSON TRISH / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesThe first installment of this matchup -- Super Bowl XLII -- doesn't need to be addressed. The 41-33 score was the second-highest scoring Super Bowl ever (trailing just Super Bowl XXIX by one point). Super Bowl LIII vs Los Angeles RamsFeb 3, 2019; Atlanta, GA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (left) against the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.