2014, they lost to the Dolphins 33-20 (also lost to the Chiefs in week 4). Finished 12-4 and won the SB
2003, they lost to the Bills 31-0, Belichick was maligned for letting defensive stars go elsewhere, Finished 14-2 and won the SB
2001, they lost to Cincinnati 23-17. Started 1-3, finished 11-5 and won the SB
So the Patriots are now 13-4 on opening day in the last 17 seasons (13-3 before this year). They won the SB after all three previous losses. Gosh jolly
Anyhow, I'm not suggesting that means they're going to win it again this year, but I am suggesting reading too much into Thursday's game may be just a tad bit hyperbolic
Just saying
But hey, please do enjoy the moment