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However, the Colts finished ahead of New England based on a better division record (7–1 to Patriots' 6–2). [32] d The NFL expanded from a 14-game regular season schedule to 16 beginning in 1978. [33] e The Patriots and Miami Dolphins finished the 1978 season with the same record. However, the Patriots were awarded the Division Championship ...
This is a list of players who have appeared in at least one regular season or postseason game in the National Football League (NFL) or American Football League (AFL) for the New England Patriots franchise. This list is accurate through the end of the 2023 NFL season.
He compiled 1,009 combined yards in rushing and receiving in 1962, and provided strong depth at running back for the Patriots from 1960 through 1965. Statistics: Ron Burton Sr. New England (Boston) Patriots 1960–1965 All-Time Leader in Punt Returns(Based on return yardage)Years: 1960-’65 NO: 56 FC: 0 YDS: 389AVG: 6.9 LG 62 TD: 0
In Week 17, Edelman became the third Patriots player in team history to catch over 100 passes in a season in the Patriots' 34–20 win over the Buffalo Bills in their second divisional matchup. [ 55 ] 2013 became a breakout season for Edelman as he played in all 16 games making 105 receptions for 1,056 yards and 35 punt return opportunities for ...
As the Patriots' primary quarterback in the AFL, Babe Parilli led them to the 1963 championship The Patriots drafted Jim Plunkett first overall in 1971, but traded him after five seasons Steve Grogan set the season record for quarterback rushing touchdowns in 1976, which stood for 35 years Drew Bledsoe helped transform the Patriots into playoff contenders during the 1990s Considered the ...
[16] [19] As of 2024, he remains the all-time Patriots rushing leader. [22] He is second in team history in rushing touchdowns (43), and fifth in scoring among non-kickers, with all four of those players ahead of him being pass receivers. [23] Cunningham was the 2010 Inductee to the Patriots Hall of Fame. [8]
Tippett holds the Patriots' franchise record with 100.0 career sacks. He also owns the top three single-season sack performances in Patriots history (18.5 in 1984, 16.5 in 1985 and 12.5 in 1987). He ranked seventh on the all-time sacks list, and third among linebackers, at the time of his retirement following the 1993 season.
New England started the season with an 8–0 record. [481] The streak ended with a loss to the Baltimore Ravens. [482] The team won its 11th consecutive AFC East division title after a 24–17 win against the Buffalo Bills in Week 16, but New England didn't get a first-round bye for the playoffs. [483] [484] [485]