They're getting a lot more respect than the Pats were before the Colt game.
I've never heard a team cry more about getting "no respect" than the universally adored media poster boys from New England. You wouldn't expect an unbeatable dynasty like the Pats to have to manufacture an "us against the world" attitude for such a big game.
I heard Freddie Mitchell couldn't name the capital of Massachusetts when asked by reporters. Just in case the Patriots defense didn't have enough reason to tackle him when he has the ball on Sunday.