New England Patriots Playoff History

Overview

The New England Patriots have played a total of 64 seasons. Their first season was in 1960, and their most recent season was in 2023.

Have the New England Patriots gone by any other names?

Yes. Between 1960 and 1970, the team was known as the Boston Patriots.
In 1971, the team changed their name to the New England Patriots.

What division do the New England Patriots play in?

The New England Patriots currently play in the East Division of the American Football Conference, aka the AFC East.

What was the best start to a Patriots season?

The best start to a Patriots season was the 2007 New England Patriots, who started the season 18-0 (including playoffs). The second best start to a season was the 2015 New England Patriots, who started the season going 10-0. The third best start to a season was the 2019 New England Patriots, who started the season with 8 wins.

What was the worst start to a Patriots season?

The worst start to a Patriots season was the 1992 New England Patriots, who started the season at 0-9. The second worst start to a season was the 1969 Boston Patriots, who started the season with 7 losses. The third worst start to a season was the 1965 Boston Patriots, who started the season with 5 losses.

When was the last time the Patriots were in the playoffs?

The New England Patriots last made the playoffs in 2021, when they lost the Wild Card Round. They've been in the playoffs a total of 27 times in their 64 seasons.

When was the last time the Patriots missed the playoffs?

The New England Patriots last missed the playoffs in 2023.

When was the last time the Patriots won a playoff game?

In 2018, the New England Patriots beat the Los Angeles Rams in the Super Bowl.

When was the last time the Patriots hosted a playoff game?

The New England Patriots last played a home playoff game on Jan 4, 2020, when they hosted the Titans in the Wild Card Round of the 2019 NFL playoffs, in which the Patriots suffered a 13-20 loss.

When was the last time the Patriots lost a playoff game?

In 2021, the New England Patriots lost to the Buffalo Bills in the Wild Card Round.

What years did the Patriots make the Super Bowl?

The New England Patriots have appeared in the Super Bowl 11 times, in 1985, 1996, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2011, 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2018.

How many Super Bowls have the Patriots won?

The New England Patriots won the Super Bowl 6 times, in 2001, 2003, 2004, 2014, 2016 and 2018.