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The New England Patriots
The New England Patriots, a.ka. the "Pats" by sports writers and fans, are NFL team based in the Greater Boston area, playing their home games in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts. The team is part of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference (AFC) in the National Football League (NFL). |
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The owners changed the name from the original Boston Patriots after relocating the team to Foxborough in 1971, although Foxborough is a suburb of Boston, 22 miles away. The Patriots, under coach Bill Belichik and quarterback Tom Brady, have been a juggernaut team in the last eight years.
An original member of the American Football League (AFL), the Patriots joined the NFL in the 1970 merger of those leagues. The team advanced to the playoffs four times before appearing in Super Bowl XX in January 1986, losing to the Chicago Bears. The team also appeared in Super Bowl XXXI in January 1997, losing to the Green Bay Packers.
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 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. Under quarterback Tom Brady and head coach Bill Belichick, the Patriots have also compiled the two longest winning streaks in NFL history, an 18-game streak in 2003-2004, and a 19-game streak active at the end of the 2007 season (the NFL excludes playoff games from their records).
New England Patriots Latest News
Patriots Today - Analyzing the Pats' secondary
With the news of Leigh Bodden being placed on season-ending injured reserve, Brian Lowe takes a look at the team's young secondary and what we can expect in the upcoming season. Check it out on this edition of Patriots Today. | Patriots Today - Charitable Foundation Kickoff Gala
The annual event raises money for charities around New England and is a chance for attendees to meet their favorite players and coaches. One team member is also presented with the Ron Burton Community Service Award. Find out the recipient right here on Patriots Today. | Patriots Today - Tuesday's Locker Room Uncut
Hear from the Patriots as they wrap up their preseason practice schedule. We checked in with Tyrone McKenzie, Stephen Neal and others following Tuesday's practice session. Check it out straight ahead. | Patriots Today - Pats embark on final preseason week
As the Patriots prepare for a visit to the New Meadowlands Stadium in a couple of days, they were back on the practice field Tuesday. We discuss the week ahead, Brandon Tate's impact and quarterback opportunities on this edition of Patriots Today. | Patriots Today - Mayo, Slater and others after practice
We checked in with several Patriots after Monday's practice, including a trio of defensive starters. Hear what Jerod Mayo and Brandon Meriweather had to say, plus hear from Matthew Slater, in locker room uncut. | Patriots Today - Monday practice report
We bring you a look at the Pats' Monday afternoon practice as they move on from last week's preseason loss to the Rams. Find out who was there, who wasn't there and more, here on Patriots Today. | Patriots Today - Gostkowski here for the long haul
Stephen Gostkowski and the Patriots made sure last week that the kicker is remaining in New England for at least a few more years. Following last Thursday's game, Gostkowski discussed his new contract and how it won't change his mentality when he's out on the field. |
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Boston Sports
Pats Information
Team colors Nautical Blue, Red, New Century Silver, White
Mascot Pat Patriot
Personnel
Owner Robert Kraft
General Manager none
Head Coach Bill Belichick
Team history
Boston Patriots (1960–70)
Bay State Patriots (February 1971- March 1971)
New England Patriots (1971–present)
Team Nicknames
The Pats
Championships
League Championships (3)
Super Bowl Championships (3)
2001 (XXXVI), 2003 (XXXVIII), 2004 (XXXIX)
Conference Championships (6)
AFC: 1985, 1996, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2007
Division Championships (11)
AFL East: 1963
AFC East: 1978, 1986, 1996, 1997, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Home fields
Nickerson Field (1960–62)
Fenway Park (1963–68)
Alumni Stadium (1969)
Harvard Stadium (1970)
Foxboro Stadium (1971–2001)
a.k.a. Schaefer Stadium (1971–82)
a.k.a. Sullivan Stadium (1983–89)
Gillette Stadium (2002–present)
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