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New England Patriots Team History

As an original member of the American Football League (AFL), the Patriots joined the NFL during the 1970 merger of the two leagues. After struggling to start the 1985 season, coach Raymond Berry took lead with hopes of paving the way for victory. After defeating the New York Jets in their first playoff win since 1963, the Patriots continued their streak until they had an unfortunate defeat against the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XX, where they lost 46-10.

The team continued to struggle with management and coaching throughout the next few decades and were unable to secure a Super Bowl title. However, the firing of three-year head coach Pete Carroll in 2000 left the vacant position open for Bill Belichcik, who transformed the Patriots into a perennial Super Bowl contender. After a fifth-place finish during the 2001 season, the Patriots were beginning to see major improvement. Despite the sudden death of quarterback coach Dick Rehbein and injury of Drew Bledose at the beginning of the 2001-2002 season, the team rebounded from their opening losses to the Cincinnati Benglals and first post 9/11 game against the Jets. In Bledsoe’s absence, quarterback Tom Brady led the team to victory in Super Bowl XLIX against the Seattle Seahawks, winning 28-24.

New England Patriots Today

The 2022 season will be the New England Patriots' 53rd in the National Football League, their 63rd overall, their 21st playing home games at Gillette Stadium and their 23rd under head coach Bill Belichick.

Since the end of the 2021 season, there were a number of key roster changes among starters for the team. Running back James White announced his retirement, while linebacker Kyle Van Noy left in free agency, and defensive end Chase Winovich, wide receiver N'Keal Harry, and guard Shaq Mason, all 2022 starters, were traded to other teams. New arrivals including running back/wide receiver Ty Montgomery from New Orleans, wide receiver DeVante Parker from Miami, and linebacker Mack Wilson from Cleveland. Malcolm Butler, the hero of Super Bowl XLIX, returned to the team after a four year absence, but an injury in preseason led to his being released. Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels left to take the head coaching job for the Las Vegas Raiders, taking a number of Patriots assistant coaches with him. The team also announced they would be bringing back the red-and-white throwback uniforms as an alternate uniform for the first time in ten years.

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How many Super Bowls have the New England Patriots won?

The Patriots have six Super Bowls total. Their most recent win came in 2017 when they defeated the Atlanta Falcons in a dramatic comeback victory.

Where do the New England Patriots play their home games?

Gillette Stadium has been the Patriots home stadium since its opening in 2002.

When were the New England Patriots founded?

Originally founded in 1959 as the Boston Patriots, they were one of the original eight teams in the AFL prior to the AFL-NFL merger in 1970. The team would change its name to the New England Patriots upon joining the NFL in 1971.

Have the Patriots ever had an undefeated season?

In 2007 the Patriots would finish the regular season 16-0 and advance in the post-season to the Super Bowl where they would ultimately lose to the underdog New York Giants.

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