Manning, Brady Miss Practice, Rob Lowe Says Peyton Manning to Retire : January 18, 2012

Eli Manning Sent Home for Flu Bug, Tom Brady Doesn't Practice Either With four days before the NFC Championship game, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning has the flu and NFL Playoffs: Two 49er Fans Shot, Brady,Gronkowski Set Records : January 15, 2012

After two days of great football, four teams have advanced on the road to the Superbowl. Some came as surprises and some seemed like business as usual. Here's two interesting...

Has Penn State Found its Coach with Patriots’ Bill O’Brien? : January 06, 2012

After weeks of speculation and interviews, it appears that Penn State may have found their man: New England Patriots Offensive Coordinator Bill O'Brien. The Associated Press has been running with...

NFL Trifecta: Green Bay, Denver Lose While Colts Grab First Win : December 18, 2011

It was an interesting day in the NFL with Green Bay losing its perfect record, Tim Tebow and his Broncos getting spanked by New England and the lowly Indianapolis Colts...

Four Contenders Look to Break Dan Marino’s Passing Record : December 13, 2011

These days, we associate Dan Marino's name with the CBS broadcast booth or Nutri-System commercials. Unfortunately we fail to immediately remember that Marino held a number of Miami Dolphins and...

Patriots Snap Skid, Beat NY Jets to Reclaim Lead in AFC East : November 14, 2011

On Sunday night, Tom Brady and the Patriots sent a clear message: They're still the team to beat in the AFC East, not the upstart Buffalo Bills. And certainly not...

Patriots Cut Loose Albert Haynesworth : November 09, 2011

The New England Patriots took just half a season to realize they didn't need Albert Haynesworth and decided to cut their losses. Just two days after sitting out most of...

Pittsburgh Steelers Solve Tom Brady, Beat New England Patriots 25-17 : October 30, 2011

Coming into today’s game, Tom Brady was 6-1 all-time against the Pittsburgh Steelers, putting up eye-popping numbers in the process. This time, however, Pittsburgh (6-2) was able to control the...

New England Overcomes Poor Play to Beat Cowboys : October 16, 2011

With his team down three points with less than two minutes to go, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady had one goal, to get the ball in the endzone. And...

Patriots Win as Jets Continue Slide : October 09, 2011

In a matchup that has become one of the NFL’s fiercest rivalries, the New England Patriots put together a complete game to put down the New York Jets 30-21, notching...

Buffalo Tops New England to Open Season 3-0 : September 25, 2011

Down 21-0 in the second quarter against Tom Brady and the New England Patriots, most teams would fold it in and try to limit the damage they suffer. Not the...

Tom Brady Powers Patriots Past Chargers 35-21 : September 18, 2011

Just six days after throwing for a team record 517 yards, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was at it again, throwing for 423 yards and three touchdowns as the...

Brady Racks Up 517 Yards, 4 Touchdowns as Patriots Top Dolphins : September 13, 2011

Tom Brady is considered one of the NFL’s elite quarterbacks. Monday night was just another example of why. In a game that started out close, 7-7 at the end of...

Bears Lock Down Pro Bowler Brandon Meriweather : September 05, 2011

Brandon Meriweather didn’t have too long to wait before finding a new home. After being cut by the New England Patriots on Saturday, it only took two days for the...

Bengals Take Patriots Cast-Off Brandon Tate : September 05, 2011

The Cincinnati Bengals have added some depth to their receiving corps, as well as another young wideout, claiming former New England Patriot Brandon Tate off of waivers. Tate, 23, fits...

Belichick Wants to Ax the Extra Point : August 24, 2011

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is no stranger to speaking his mind, as evidenced by his comments last week that the NFL wants to eliminate kickoff returns. Now...

Belichick Says League Aims to Eliminate Kickoff Returns : August 17, 2011

Following a vote by NFL owners that moves kickoffs to the 35 yard line, allowing teams to have a two man wedge and allowing players on the coverage team to...

Blaine Gabbert Uneven in Debut as Jaguars Fall to Patriots 47-12 : August 12, 2011

The game featured two top rookie quarterbacks getting their first taste of professional football. As most of the regulars sat, Blaine Gabbert of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Ryan Mallett of...

Fans, Do You Have What It Takes to be Ochocinco’s Roomate? : August 11, 2011

New Patriots wide receiver Chad Ochocinco is looking for a place to stay in Boston. What’s more he wants a roommate. The wideout, well known for his eccentric antics, described...

Shaun Ellis Leaves Jets for Patriots : August 08, 2011

In a shocking move that will undoubtedly leave a lot of Jets fans with a sour taste in their mouth, Shaun Ellis is headed to the hated New England Patriots....

Rex Ryan Begs the League to Beat the Patriots : August 03, 2011

Given the frenzy of off season signings and trades that have been happening as of late, it might seem easy to give cursory notice to a press conference. However, New...

Ochocinco Heads to Belichick School in New England : July 29, 2011

This has been a busy offseason for Chad Ochocinco, as he had a soccer tryout, rode a bull, drove a race car, and was waiting for a trade to get...

Albert Haynesworth Becomes a New England Patriot : July 28, 2011

Just two seasons after signing a seven year, $100 million dollar contract, Albert Haynesworth is leaving the Washington Redskins having been traded to the New England Patriots for a 2013...

Steelers, Patriots Announce Single Game Ticket Sales : June 08, 2011

As every secret meeting between the owners in the NFL and the players comes and goes with no break down, hope that the labor dispute will end before the regular...

Teams Eying Randy Moss — Patriots, Jets, Rams : May 09, 2011

It is clear that Randy Moss is not returning to the Titans for the upcoming season. As such, it has become a game among NFL experts to try and predict...

Tom Brady’s Foot Fracture Progressing Well : May 04, 2011

Based on information given to Mike Reiss of ESPNBoston.com by a person close to the situation, Tom Brady is working out diligently so that he will be prepared when the...

Bill Belichick Voted AP Coach of the Year : February 02, 2011

For the third time, New England Patriot head coach Bill Bellichick has been awarded the coach of the year honors by the Associated Press. He won the title in 2003...

Patriots Show No Mercy, Trashing Dolphins 38-7 : January 02, 2011

It looks like Tom Brady is completely comfortable in the pocket again. Last year was his first year back following a terrible ACL injury, and it looks as though he...

Patriots Take AFC Top Seed with 34-3 Win Over Buffalo : December 26, 2010

As was expected, the New England Patriots were able to severely dismantle the Buffalo Bills in the game. Tom Brady didn’t even have to throw the ball as much as...

Connolly Rumbles for KO Return to Secure Patriots 31-27 Victory Over Green Bay : December 19, 2010

The Green Bay Packers needed a victory against the Patriots as bad as they have ever needed a victory before. With the Bears securely in the lead in their division,...

Patriots Have Snow Day Fun, Topping Bears 36-7 : December 12, 2010

Before the game against the New England Patriots, the Bears captain Brian Urlacher said that he thought that the Bears were the better team. Following the game, he quickly recanted...

Patriots Look Superbowl Bound in 45-3 Slaughter of Jets : December 06, 2010

Are the New England Patriots of old officially back? It was supposed to be one of the best games of the year. The great new York Jets defense against the...

Patriots Lock Up Danny Woodhead Through 2012 : November 25, 2010

The Patriots have secured the contract of Danny Woodhead through the year 2012. The contract also reportedly includes a $425,000 signing bonus for Woodhead who will earn $550,000 in 2011...

Tom Brady Powers Patriots Past Lions in Turkey Day Victory : November 25, 2010

Tom Brady was able to throw four touchdowns as the New England Patriots were able to eaisly route the Detroit Lions on Thursday, spoiling another turkey day in Detroit. Brady...

Patriots Rise to Atop AFC with 39-26 Win Over Steelers : November 14, 2010

Suddenly there is more room on the AFC mountaintop. In the only match this Sunday between winning teams, the Steelers were thoroughly outplayed by the Patriots at Heinz Field, as New...

Brady Proves Too Much for Favre and the Vikings : October 31, 2010

On a broken play the quarterback scrambles to elude the rush, then spins to avoid another defender before chucking the ball down field. Tom Brady.  Not Brett Favre. New England's quarterback was...

Patriots Can’t Find Their Defense Yet Prevail Over Buffalo 38-30 : September 26, 2010

The Patriots were able to rebound following their embarrassing effort in the second half last week against the Jets and defeated the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium by a score...

Patriots Secure Jarrad Page from Chiefs for Conditional Draft Pick : September 05, 2010

The Patriots have sent the Chiefs a conditional draft choice to acquire safety Jarrad Page.  He will take Brandon McGowan's roster spot.  McGowan is on injured reserve due to his...

Don’t Look for Super Bowl at Gillette Says Kraft : May 27, 2010

New York/New Jersey was awarded the 2014 Super Bowl leaving Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots, wondering on Thursday why Gillette Stadium wasn't selected. Kraft told reporters during the...

Ravens Issue Patriots a Humbling Exit in Playoff’s First Round : January 10, 2010

In just a matter of a few minutes, the Patriots and Tom Brady went from last decade's team to appearing over matched, old and surprisingly inept. Patriots fans sat frozen in...

Texans Post 21 Unanswered to Roll Over Patriots 34-27 : January 03, 2010

On Sunday the Texans did everything they could possibly do. However the help they needed didn't come to send them into the playoffs for the first time. Arian Foster, the...

Moss Silences Doubters as Patriots Trash the Jaguars 35-7 : December 27, 2009

After catching his third touchdown, Randy Moss looked up at the scoreboard and spotted a fan on the screen in a Randy Moss mask. The real Randy Moss, who on Sunday...

Pats Notch First Road Win in US Beating Bills 17-10 : December 20, 2009

So much for all the accusations about Randy Moss giving up. Same thing goes for those wondering if this season New England was going to be vulnerable. Although the Patriots...

Patriots Come Up Strong to Pass Panthers : December 13, 2009

For much of the season New England has needed a spark in the second half. Wes Welker provided them with one on Sunday. During the third quarter on the Patriots...

Dolphins Find Life Late to Edge Patriots on Last Second FG : December 06, 2009

On Sunday, the road woes of the Patriots had Tom Brady on his knees. When his last desperation pass got intercepted, he bent over with his face buried in...

Patriots Prove a Mere Stepping Stone for Saints’ Quest for Perfection : November 30, 2009

Drew Brees, throwing one pinpoint pass after another, put the Saints' chase for perfection into overdrive while leaving New England...

Patriots Collect Four Sanchez Interceptions to Beat Jets : November 22, 2009

For the second game in a row, New England led during the fourth quarter 31-14. They were able to complete the job this time. The defense that a week earlier...

Colts Top Patriots 35-34 on a Costly Belichick Risk : November 15, 2009

On Sunday night, Bill Belichick risked it all on one play. That risk cost the Patriots a win, and it could end up costing Belichick and New England another trip later...

Patriots Control Dolphins in 27-17 Win : November 08, 2009

After Miami spent over 10 minutes on a Wildcat touchdown march, Randy Moss wiped their lead out with one stiff arm. Moss grabbed a short pass down the middle and then...

NFL Lays Another Bomb in London as Patriot Plaster Bucs : October 25, 2009

The Patriots and Tom Brady had to travel across the Atlantic in order to get a win on the road for the first time this season. For Tampa Bay,...

Patriots Massacre the Titans 59-0 : October 18, 2009

Tom Brady as history maker. That's what everyone remembers. The fans of the hapless Titans are starting to expect it. Brady had six touchdown passes, including five in a single quarter...

Broncos Need Overtime to Drop Patriots 20-17 : October 11, 2009

Josh McDaniels isn't Bill Belichick, Kyle Orton isn't John Elway, and the mustard yellow uniforms don't bring to mind Orange Crush. However on a day having to do with the colorful...

Patriots Find Their Mojo in Win Over Ravens : October 04, 2009

Mark Clayton was able to get open, then wait for the pass on fourth down that could possibly keep chances alive for the Ravens. Joe Flacco hit his target below the...

Patriots Hold On for the Win Against Ravens : October 04, 2009

Mark Clayton got himself open. Then he waited for a pass on fourth down that might keep Baltimore's hopes still alive. Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco hit his target inside New...

Patriots Prove Too Much for Out of Sync Falcons : September 27, 2009

Tom Brady found his running mate, as the Patriot's inconsistent offense was finally able to find some balance. Fred Taylor had 105 yards rushing and scored a touchdown. Brady was...

Jets Pull Off Surprising Win Over Patriots at Foxborough : September 20, 2009

Rex Ryan sent the fans a message. The Jets delivered a message of their own. Mark Sanchez, rookie quarterback, outplayed the Super Bowl quarterback as the Jets were able to...

Patriots Find Second Wind to Jet Past Bills 25-24 : September 14, 2009

Tom Brady doesn't know what mediocre is. The long rehab sessions along with months of preparation for returning to the NFL weren't about that. So although the performance of Brady's...

new england patriots History

The professional NFL football team New England Patriots are based out of the Boston, MA area. Their home games are played at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. The Patriots are an American Football Conference member of the East Division. The team was originally named the Boston Patriots. They changed their name in 1971 after the team moved to Foxborough, although the city is only 22 miles away from Boston.

The Patriots were an original American Football League member. When the NFL and AFL merged in 1970, the Patriots became part of the NFL. The team made four playoff appearances before January 1986, when they appeared in Super Bowl XX. They lost to the Chicago Bears. In January 1997 the Patriots also played in Super Bowl XXXI, but were defeated by the Green Bay Packers.

The Patriots, from 2001 to 2005, won three Super Bowls during the four year span. They were the second NFL team, following the Dallas Cowboys, to accomplish that and the eighth team to win Super Bowls back to back. However the Patriots lost Super Bowl XLII to the New York Giants after they had won their first 18 games during the 2007 season. The Patriots under coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady led the team to compile the NFL's longest winning streak that includes regular season as well as playoff games. In 2003-2004, the team won 21 games in a row.