The New England Patriots are one of the most successful NFL teams in the 21st Century. Between 2000 and 2020, the Patriots appeared in the playoffs a whopping 17 times, winning the Super Bowl 6 times within these two decades. Originally established as the Boston Patriots in 1959, they renamed themselves as New England Patriots when the NFL-AFL merger came into effect (in 1970).
The New England Patriots broke and set many records during their stellar playoff performances. The Patriots are the team with the most number of playoff wins in NFL. They even hold the record for the highest postseason winning percentage (0.638), most consecutive division titles (21 titles from 2009 to 2019), and the longest winning streak during a regular season and playoff games ( 21 games, from October 2003 to 2004). The Patriots have missed out on a playoff berth in the 2022 NFL season after finishing third in AFC East.
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New England Patriots Playoff Appearances by Year
2022- Did not Qualify
2021 - Knocked out in the Wild Card round by Buffalo Bills (17-47)
2019 -Lost Wild Card Round to the Tennessee Titans (13-20)
2018 -Won Super Bowl by defeating the L.A. Rams (13-3)
2017 -Lost the Super Bowl (33-41) to the Philadelphia Eagles
2016 -Won Super Bowl against the Atlanta Falcons (34-28)
2015 -Lost the Conference Championship to the Denver Broncos (18-20)
2014 -Won the Super Bowl against the Seattle Seahawks (28-24)
2013 -Lost the Conference Championship against the Denver Broncos (16-26)
2012 -Lost the Conference Championship against Baltimore Ravens (13-28)
2011 -Lost the Super Bowl to the NEw York Giants (14-17)
2010 -Knocked out in the Divisional Round (21-28) by the New York Jets
2009 -Lost the Wild Card Round against Baltimore Ravens (14-33)
2007 -Lost the Super Bowl to the New York Giants (14-17)
2006 -Lost the Conference Championship to Indianapolis Colts (34-38)
2005 -Lost the Divisional Round against the Denver Broncos (13-27)
2004 -Won the Super Bowl (24-21) against the Phildelphia Eagles
2003 -Won Super Bowl by defeating the Carolina Panthers (32-29)
2001 -Won Super Bowl (20-17) by defeating the St. Louis Rams (now known as L.A. Rams)
1998 -Lost the Wild Card Round to the Jacksonville Jaguars (10-25)
1997 -Lost the Divisional Round (6-7) to the Pittaburgh Steelers
1996 -Lost the Super Bowl to the Green Bay Packers (21-35)
1994 -Lost the Wild Card Round (13-20) against the Cleveland Browns
1986 -Knocked out in the Divisional Round by the Denver Broncos (17-22)
1985 -Lost Super Bowl (10-46) against the Chicago Bears
1982 -Lost the Wild Card Round against the Miami Dolphins (13-28)
1978 -Lost the Divisional Round against the Houston Oilers
1976 -Lost Divisional Round (21-24) against the Oakland Raiders
1963- Lost the AFL Championship against the San Diego Chargers (10-51)
Playoff Games Won by the New England Patriots
Total Playoff games played: 59
Playoff (wins-losses): 37-22
Wild Card Round wins: 4 (out of 10 games)
Divisional Round wins: 16 (out of 22 games)
Conference Championship wins: 11 (out of 15 games)
Super Bowl wins: 6 (out of 11 games)
How many playoff games has Tom Brady played at the Gillette Stadium?
Quarterback Tom Brady is one of the greatest players to have ever graced the game. Although he switched to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020, his best games till now have been with the New England Patriots. Playing under coach Bill Belichick, Tom Brady led the Patriots to 6 Super Bowl wins, 11 Conference Championships, and 22 Division Championships. Brady is part of both the NFL 2000s and 2010’s All-Decade Team. The 5 time Super Bowl MVP has the most game-winning drives (67) in history.
Brady has appeared in 42 playoff games since 2001 and played 25 of the playoff games at the Gillette stadium. Brady was a scintillating presence at the Gillette Stadium and holds the record of most playoff wins by a quarterback (34).
How many times have the Patriots made the playoffs with Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski?
Tom Brady was the driving force for the New England Patriot’s superb run of form over the past two decades. Along with him, one of the most important players for the Patriots was Rob Gronowski (tight end). Gronowski is one of the best tight end players to have played the game and appears in the NFL 2010s All-decade team with Tom Brady. He holds the record for having the most receptions by a tight end in Super Bowl history (23).
With both players now playing for the Buccaneers, let us take a look back into their playoff performances with the Patriots.
| Week | Date | Opponent | Points Scored | Points Allowed | Stadium |
| 2018 Playoffs- Divisional Round | Jan 13, 2019 | Los Angeles Chargers | 41 | 28 | Gillette Stadium, Massachusetts |
| 2018 Playoffs- Conference Championship | Jan 20, 2019 | Kansas City Chiefs | 37 | 31 | Arrowhead Stadium, Missouri |
| 2018 Playoffs- NFL Super Bowl | Feb 3, 2019 | Los Angeles Rams | 13 | 3 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Georgia |
| 2017 Playoffs- Divisional Round | Jan 13, 2018 | Tennessee Titans | 14 | 31 | Gillette Stadium, Massachusetts |
| 2017 Playoffs- Conference Championship | Jan 21, 2018 | Jacksonville Jaguars | 24 | 20 | Gillette Stadium, Massachusetts |
| 2017 Playoffs- NFL Super Bowl | Feb 4, 2018 | Philadelphia Eagles | 33 | 41 | U.S. Bank Stadium, Minnesota |
| 2016 Playoffs- Divisional Round | Jan 14, 2017 | Houston Texans | 34 | 16 | Gillette Stadium, Massachusetts |
| 2016 Playoffs- Conference Championship | Jan 22, 2017 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 36 | 17 | Gillette Stadium, Massachusetts |
| 2016 Playoffs- NFL Super Bowl | Feb 5, 2017 | Atlanta Falcons | 34 | 28 | NRG Stadium, Texas |
| 2015 Playoffs- Divisional Round | Jan 16, 2016 | Kansas City Chiefs | 27 | 20 | Gillette Stadium, Massachusetts |
| 2015 Playoffs- Conference Championship | Jan 24, 2016 | Denver Broncos | 18 | 20 | Sports Authority Field at Mile High, Colorado |
| 2014 Playoffs- Divisional Round | Jan 10, 2015 | Baltimore Ravens | 35 | 31 | Gillette Stadium, Massachusetts |
| 2014 Playoffs- Conference Championship | Jan 18, 2015 | Indianapolis Colts | 45 | 7 | Gillette Stadium, Massachusetts |
| 2014 Playoffs- NFL Super Bowl | Feb 1, 2015 | Seattle Seahawks | 28 | 24 | University of Phoenix Stadium, Arizona |
| 2013 Playoffs- Divisional Round | Jan 11, 2014 | Indianapolis Colts | 43 | 22 | Gillette Stadium, Massachusetts |
| 2013 Playoffs- Conference Championship | Jan 19, 2014 | Denver Broncos | 16 | 26 | Sports Authority Field at Mile High, Colorado |
| 2012 Playoffs- Divisional Round | Jan 13, 2013 | Houston Texans | 41 | 28 | Gillette Stadium, Massachusetts |
| 2012 Playoffs- Conference Championship | Jan 20, 2013 | Baltimore Ravens | 13 | 28 | Gillette Stadium, Massachusetts |
| 2011 Playoffs- Divisional Round | Jan 14, 2012 | Denver Broncos | 45 | 10 | Gillette Stadium, Massachusetts |
| 2011 Playoffs- Conference Championship | Jan 22, 2012 | Baltimore Ravens | 23 | 20 | Gillette Stadium, Massachusetts |
| 2011 Playoffs- NFL Super Bowl | Feb 5, 2012 | New York Giants | 17 | 21 | Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis |
| 2010 Playoffs- Divisional Round | Jan 16, 2011 | New York Jets | 21 | 28 | Gillette Stadium, Massachusetts |
New England Patriots Championships and Rings Won
New England Patriots have won 6 Championship Rings from 6 NFL Super Bowl wins.
2001 (Super Bowl XXXVI)
2003 (Super Bowl XXXVIII)
2004 (Super Bowl XXXIX)
2014 (Super Bowl XLIX)
2016 (Super Bowl LI)
2019 (Super Bowl LIII)
New England Patriots Playoff Stats
Total Playoff Games Played: 59
Overall Playoff Record (Wins-Losses): 37-22
Total Super Bowls Won: 6 (11 Appearances)
All-time Passing Leader: Tom Brady 6,377/9,988, 74,571 yds, 541 TD
All-time Rushing Leader: Sam Cunningham 1,385 att, 5,453 yds, 43 TD
All-time Receiving Leader: Stanley Morgan 534 rec, 10,352 yds, 67 TD
All-time Scoring Leader: Stephen Gostkowski 1,775 points
All-time AV Leader: Tom Brady 285 AV
Coach with most wins: Bill Belichick 254-98-0
New England Patriots Super Bowl Stats
Total Super Bowl Appearances: 11
Super Bowls Won: 6
Super Bowl Winning Seasons: 2001, 2003, 2004, 2014, 2016, 2018
Most Scoring Super Bowl Win: 13-3 win against Los Angeles Rams in 2018
Lowest Scoring Super Bowl Loss: 10-46 loss to Chicago Bears in 1986
Did the New England Patriots make it to the Playoffs this year?
The New England Patriots missed out on a playoff spot this season as they played their 3rd NFL season without veteran Tom Brady. The Patriots were already out of contention in the AFC East after placing 3rd in the division. However, they had a slim chance of making it in the Wild Card round of the NFL Playoffs. A loss to the Buffalo Bills in the final gameweek of the regular season sealed the fate of the Patriots for the 2022-23 NFL Playoffs, as they missed out on a spot.
Popularly Asked Questions
1. How many Super Bowls have the New England Patriots lost?
The Patriots have lost a total of four Super Bowls. They lost the Super Bowl in 1986 for the first time to the Chicago Bears. They were bested by the New York Giants twice in the Super Bowl (2008 and 2012). They lost their last Super Bowl match to the Philadelphia Eagles in 2018.
2. What were the New England Patriots earlier called?
The New England Patriots were earlier called the Boston Patriots. The team relocated to Foxborough in 1971 and renamed themselves as the New England Patriots.
3. When was the last time that the Patriots won a game in the NFL Playoffs?
The Patriots won their last playoff game in the 2018 NFL Playoff, when they won the Super Bowl against the Los Angeles Rams. They defeated the Rams 13-3.
Read about the New England Patriots' Super Bowl wins here
4. Which NFL team has the most number of Super Bowl appearances?
Currently it is the New England Patriots who have the most number of playoff appearances in the Super Bowl. With 11 Super Bowl appearances the Patriots completely dominate the Super Bowl scenario, also winning it the most number of times (6).
5. Who is the starting quarterback for the New England Patriots?
The current starting quarterback for the New England Patriots is Mac Jones. He was drafted by the Patriots in the 2021 NFL Draft.
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