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Sure, the Patriots are super, but enough is enough

MINNEAPOLIS - A simple slogan captures the spirit of Super Bowl LII:

Patriots vs. Everybody.

It's on T-shirts, sweatshirts and hats here, and it's not unique. Other teams have used the phrase to reflect their us-against-the-world ethos, including the Philadelphia Eagles, who are also playing in the game.

But with New England in the NFL's marquee game for the third time in four years, and the franchise on the verge of its sixth Lombardi Trophy since the 2001 season, Patriots fatigue has reached epidemic proportions.

"I'm even a little fatigued," said retired tight end

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