New England Patriots
- Founded:
- 1959
- Stadium:
- Gillette Stadium
The New England Patriots are a professional American football team based in the Greater Boston area. The Patriots play their home games at Gillette Stadium in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts. The team is part of the East Division of the American Football Conference (AFC) in the National Football League (NFL). An original member of the American Football League (AFL), the Patriots joined the NFL in the 1970 merger of the two leagues. The team changed its name from the original Boston Patriots after relocating to Foxborough in 1971, although Foxborough is a suburb 22 miles (35 km) away from downtown Boston. Since the arrival of current head coach Bill Belichick in 2000, the Patriots have become one of the most successful teams in NFL history. They are third in appearances in a Super Bowl with seven (the Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys each have 8), and have the most appearances in the last 25 years. They have won all but two AFC East titles since 2001, and have not had a losing season since 2000. Before Belichick arrived, the Patriots had only notched consecutive playoff appearances twice in their history. Between 2001–2010, the Patriots set a record for most wins in a decade (121, different from conventionally bounded decades, 2000–2009, 1990–1999, etc.; this record references any ten-year stretch; second is the 1984–1993 San Francisco 49ers, with 120 wins); they broke their own record in 2011 (2002–2011 – 123 wins), and again in 2012 (2003–2012 – 126 wins – nearly 13 regular season wins per season). Between 2001 and 2005, the Patriots became the second team in NFL history (after the Dallas Cowboys) to win three Super Bowls in four years (Super Bowl XXXVI, XXXVIII, and XXXIX), and the eighth (and most recent) to win consecutive Super Bowls. The Patriots, however, were defeated by the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII, after winning the first 18 games of their 2007 season. They were defeated again by the Giants in Super Bowl XLVI. During Belichick's tenure with the team along with quarterback Tom Brady, the Patriots have also compiled the longest winning streak consisting of regular season and playoff games in NFL history, a 21-game streak from October 2003 – October 2004. The Patriots' rivalry with the New York Jets is considered one of the most bitter rivalries in the NFL. Patriot fans rally in front of Boston City Hall following the Super Bowl XXXVIII championship The Patriots have appeared in the Super Bowl seven times. The team advanced to the playoffs four times before appearing in Super Bowl XX in 1986, losing to the Chicago Bears. The team also appeared in Super Bowl XXXI in 1997, losing to the Green Bay Packers. The Patriots won their first Super Bowl in 2002, defeating the St. Louis Rams. Their next recent Super Bowl victory was in 2004, where they defeated the Carolina Panthers. Their most recent victory was in 2005, where they defeated the Philadelphia Eagles. Since their last victories, they have made Super Bowl appearances in 2008 and 2012, where they lost to the New York Giants both times
Latest New England Patriots news
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Myles Garrett traded from Browns to Rams for Jared Verse and draft picks
A.J. Brown discusses relationship evolution with Jalen Hurts after trade
NFL insider predicts regression for Patriots, Bills favored in AFC East
A.J. Brown shares childhood Patriots photos following trade to New England
Eagles trade A.J. Brown to Patriots, impacting salary cap flexibility
DJ Moore and A.J. Brown compared as AFC East rivals
Seahawks, Hall agree to three-year, $42 million extension through 2029
Myles Garrett trade impacts Atlanta Falcons schedule for 2026
Browns GM comments on reported Myles Garrett trade to Rams
Patriots' Mike Vrabel comments on A.J. Brown's contract situation
Patriots set for joint practices with Colts and Eagles this summer
Eagles, Patriots announce joint practices ahead of preseason matchup
Seahawks extend edge rusher Derick Hall for $42 million after Rams trade
Eagles trade A.J. Brown to Patriots for draft picks
A.J. Brown passes Patriots physical, set to practice Tuesday
Eagles acquire 2028 first-round pick in A.J. Brown trade
Patriots consider trading 1,159-yard WR after A.J. Brown acquisition
Rams trade for Myles Garrett receives varied grades from analysts

Eagles consider A.J. Brown trade along with other players post-June 1
Rams aim for Aaron Donald return after Myles Garrett trade
Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte faces uncertainty after A.J. Brown trade
Patriots acquire A.J. Brown from Eagles in trade ahead of new season
Eagles face transition challenges with Jalen Hurts after A.J. Brown trade
Eagles trade two picks for A.J. Brown in 2022 draft
Tennessee Titans benefit as A.J. Brown and Myles Garrett traded
A.J. Brown discusses accountability, media role after Eagles tenure
Patriots focus on Gonzalez's contract status and potential A.J. Brown trade
Mike Vrabel reunites with A.J. Brown after trade to Patriots
Packers face tougher opponents after recent blockbuster trades
Saints may keep Alvin Kamara amid trade speculation
Myles Garrett and A.J. Brown traded, shifting NFL power rankings
Patriots consider trading Kayshon Boutte after acquiring A.J. Brown
Eagles trade A.J. Brown to Patriots for two draft picks
Patriots share video of A.J. Brown arriving at Gillette Stadium
A.J. Brown reveals connection to Patriots with long-held memorabilia
Kyler Murray's injury history analyzed amid Vikings' offseason moves
Eagles trade A.J. Brown to Patriots for 2028 first-round pick
A.J. Brown reflects on Mike Vrabel's tough coaching style
NFL moves cutdown deadline to August 30 for 2026 season
Patriots part ways with Stefon Diggs as A.J. Brown trade looms
Packers beat writer denies trade talks for Josh Sweat with Cardinals
Mahomes favored over Maye for NFL MVP predictions for next season
Patriots acquire A.J. Brown from Eagles to revive his career
JuJu Smith-Schuster attends workout for New York Giants in free agency
Broncos clear salary cap space with Dre Greenlaw's cut
Patriots trade for AJ Brown; Portnoy predicts Super Bowl clash with Rams
A.J. Brown traded to Patriots for 2027 and 2028 first-round picks
Drake Maye finishes second in MVP voting, tops league in QBR last season

