2021 New England Patriots season

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2021 New England Patriots season
Owner Robert Kraft
Head coach Bill Belichick
Home field Gillette Stadium
Results
Record10–7
Division place2nd AFC East
Playoff finishLost Wild Card Playoffs
(at Bills) 17–47
Pro Bowlers QB Mac Jones
CB J. C. Jackson
LB Matthew Judon
ST Matthew Slater
AP All-Pros CB J. C. Jackson (2nd team)
ST Matthew Slater (2nd team)
Uniform
New England Patriots Uniforms 2020-2021.png

The 2021 season was the New England Patriots' 52nd season in the National Football League (NFL), their 62nd overall, their 20th playing home games at Gillette Stadium, and their 22nd under head coach Bill Belichick.

Contents

Following the team's 7–9 finish the previous season, their first losing record since 2000, the Patriots spent a record $163 million in guaranteed money to sign new free agent acquisitions. 11 free agents were added to the roster on March 19, with the largest contracts awarded to linebacker Matthew Judon, tight ends Hunter Henry and Jonnu Smith, cornerback Jalen Mills, and wide receiver Nelson Agholor. In the 2021 NFL draft, New England selected quarterback Mac Jones 15th overall, marking the first time the Patriots drafted a first-round quarterback since Drew Bledsoe in 1993. Jones also became the first rookie quarterback to start for the Patriots since Bledsoe after he was named the starter ahead of the season opener.

The Patriots began the season 2–4, but won eight of their next 11 games and finished with a 10–7 record to secure a wild card berth. In their first playoff appearance without quarterback Tom Brady since 1998 and their first (and only) as a wild card under Belichick, they were defeated 47–17 by the division rival Buffalo Bills, the worst postseason loss of Belichick's tenure. The playoff game was also the Patriots' last with Belichick.

Roster changes

Free agency

Unrestricted

PositionPlayer2021 teamDate signedContract
C David Andrews New England PatriotsMarch 22, 2021 [1] 4 years, $19 million [2]
CB Justin Bethel New England PatriotsMarch 12, 2021 [3] 3 years, $6 million [2]
FS Terrence Brooks Houston Texans March 23, 2021 [4] 1 year, $1.75 million [5]
RB Rex Burkhead Houston TexansJune 1, 2021 [4] 1 year, $1.5 million [6]
DT Adam Butler Miami Dolphins March 18, 2021 [7] 2 years, $7.5 million [8]
WR Damiere Byrd Chicago Bears May 4, 2021 [9] 1 year, $1.128 million [10]
OLB Shilique Calhoun San Francisco 49ers August 10, 2021 [11] 1 year, $990,000 [12]
OLB Brandon Copeland Atlanta Falcons March 19, 2021 [13] 1 year, $1.04 million [14]
DT Carl Davis New England PatriotsMarch 15, 2021 [1] 1 year, $1.078 million [2]
FS Cody Davis New England PatriotsMarch 19, 2021 [1] 2 years, $4.3 million [2]
OT Jermaine Eluemunor Miami DolphinsJune 14, 2021 [7] 1 year, $1.128 million [15]
C James Ferentz New England PatriotsMay 17, 2021 [1] 1 year, $1.020 million [16]
K Nick Folk New England PatriotsMarch 23, 2021 [1] 1 year, $1.625 million [17]
DT Lawrence Guy New England PatriotsMarch 30, 2021 [1] 4 years, $11.5 million [2]
QB Brian Hoyer New England PatriotsMay 18, 2021 [1] 1 year, $1.075 million [18]
CB Jason McCourty Miami DolphinsMay 7, 2021 [7] 1 year, $1.213 million [19]
WR Donte Moncrief Houston TexansMarch 22, 2021 [4] 1 year, $1.15 million [20]
QB Cam Newton New England PatriotsMarch 12, 2021 [21] 1 year, $5.1 million [22]
DE John Simon Tennessee Titans July 25, 2021 [23] 1 year, $1.075 million [24]
G Joe Thuney Kansas City Chiefs March 18, 2021 [25] 5 years, $80 million [26]
RB James White New England PatriotsMarch 25, 2021 [1] 1 year, $2.463 million [2]
DE Deatrich Wise Jr. New England PatriotsMarch 19, 2021 [1] 4 years, $22 million [2]

Restricted

PositionPlayer2021 teamDate signedContract
CB J. C. Jackson New England PatriotsApril 16, 2021 [1] Tendered (second-round) for 1 year, $3.384 million [2]

Exclusive-rights

PositionPlayer2021 teamDate signedContract
WR Quincy Adeboyejo
FB Jakob Johnson New England PatriotsMarch 25, 2021 [1] 1 year, $850,000 [2]

Signings/waiver claims

PositionPlayerPrevious teamDate signedContract
DE Montravius Adams Green Bay Packers March 19, 2021 [1] 1 year, $1.095 million [27]
WR Nelson Agholor Las Vegas Raiders 2 years, $22 million [2]
DE Henry Anderson New York Jets 2 years, $7 million [2]
WR Kendrick Bourne San Francisco 49ers 3 years, $15 million [2]
TE Hunter Henry Los Angeles Chargers 3 years, $37.5 million [2]
LB Matthew Judon Baltimore Ravens 4 years, $54.5 million [2]
C Ted Karras Miami Dolphins 1 year, $3 million [2]
LB Raekwon McMillan Las Vegas Raiders1 year, $1.149 million [2]
CB Jalen Mills Philadelphia Eagles 4 years, $24 million [2]
TE Jonnu Smith Tennessee Titans 4 years, $50 million [2]
LB Kyle Van Noy Miami Dolphins2 years, $12 million [2]
DT Davon Godchaux Miami DolphinsMarch 23, 2021 [1] 2 years, $15 million [2]
LB LaRoy Reynolds Atlanta Falcons March 24, 2021 [28] 1 year, $1.213 million [29]
LB Harvey Langi New York JetsMay 10, 2021 [1] 1 year, $1.057 million [2]
G Alex Redmond Cincinnati Bengals May 17, 2021 [1] 1 year, $1.080 million [30]
LS Wesley Farnsworth Denver Broncos May 20, 2021 [1] 1 year, $660,000 [31]
FS Adrian Colbert New York Giants May 21, 2021 [1] 1 year, $990,000 [32]
RB Tyler Gaffney San Francisco 49ers1 year, $660,000 [33]
TE Troy Fumagalli Denver BroncosMay 27, 2021 [1] 1 year, $850,000 [34]
WR Marvin Hall Cleveland Browns June 4, 2021 [1] 1 year, $1.015 million [35]
G R. J. Prince Baltimore RavensJune 17, 2021 [1] 1 year, $780,000 [36]
WR Devin Ross New England PatriotsJune 21, 2021 [1] 1 year, $660,000 [37]
TE David Wells New England PatriotsJuly 23, 2021 [1] 1 year, $660,000 [38]
QB Jake Dolegala Green Bay PackersJuly 28, 2021 [1] 1 year, $780,000 [39]
OT Jerald Hawkins Pittsburgh Steelers July 30, 2021 [1] 1 year, $920,000 [40]
LB Cassh Maluia New England PatriotsAugust 7, 2021 [1] 1 year, $780,000 [41]
LS Brian Khoury Baltimore Ravens August 9, 2021 [1] 1 year, $660,000 [42]
SS Malik Gant New England PatriotsAugust 10, 2021 [1] 1 year, $660,000 [43]
TE Kahale Warring Houston Texans August 24, 2021 [1] 4 years, $3.640 million [44]
WR Malcolm Perry Miami DolphinsSeptember 2, 2021 [1] 4 years, 3.370 million [2]
LB Jamie Collins Detroit Lions October 6, 2021 [1] 1 year, 1.075 million [45]

Releases/waivers

PositionPlayerDate released/waived
DT Beau Allen March 18, 2021 [1]
WR Marqise Lee
LB Cassh Maluia March 23, 2021 [1]
LB Michael Pinkney
K Justin Rohrwasser
G Ross Reynolds April 9, 2021 [1]
DT Michael Barnett April 12, 2021 [1]
C Dustin Woodard April 16, 2021 [1]
QB Jake Dolegala April 30, 2021 [1]
G Najee Toran May 18, 2021 [1]
LB LaRoy Reynolds May 27, 2021 [1]
FB Danny Vitale
K Roberto Aguayo June 17, 2021 [1]
LS Wesley Farnsworth
WR Devin Smith July 27, 2021 [1]
QB Jake Dolegala August 9, 2021 [1]
RB Tyler Gaffney August 10, 2021 [1]
DE Rashod Berry August 15, 2021 [1]
WR Marvin Hall
TE David Wells
OT Jerald Hawkins August 16, 2021 [1]
TE Troy Fumagalli August 17, 2021 [1]
SS Malik Gant August 24, 2021 [1]
LS Brian Khoury
LB Cassh Maluia
G R. J. Prince
WR Devin Ross
TE Kahale Warring August 27, 2021 [1]
DT Montravius Adams August 31, 2021 [1]
DE Tashawn Bower
CB Myles Bryant
FS Adrian Colbert
OT Korey Cunningham
C James Ferentz
K Nick Folk
QB Brian Hoyer
CB Mike Jackson Sr.
TE Matt LaCosse
DT Bill Murray
QB Cam Newton
WR Tre Nixon
G Alex Redmond
CB D'Angelo Ross
OT Will Sherman
DT Akeem Spence
DT Nick Thurman
CB Dee Virgin
WR Kristian Wilkerson
WR Isaiah Zuber

Retirements

PositionPlayerDate retired
S Patrick Chung March 18, 2021 [46]
WR Julian Edelman April 12, 2021 [47]

Trades

Draft

2021 New England Patriots Draft
RoundSelectionPlayerPositionCollegeNotes
1 15 Mac Jones QB Alabama
238 Christian Barmore DT from Cincinnati
3—Selection forfeited
96 Ronnie Perkins DE Oklahoma Compensatory pick
4120 Rhamondre Stevenson RB
5177 Cameron McGrone LB Michigan Compensatory pick
6188 Joshuah Bledsoe FS Missouri from Houston
197 Will Sherman OT Colorado
7242 Tre Nixon WR UCF

Notes

Undrafted free agents

PositionPlayerSchoolDate signed
K Quinn Nordin Michigan May 6, 2021 [1]

Staff

2021 New England Patriots staff

Front office

  • Chairman/CEO – Robert Kraft
  • President – Jonathan Kraft
  • Director of player personnel – Dave Ziegler
  • Personnel coordinator – Brian Smith
  • College scouting coordinator – Matt Groh
  • Pro scouting coordinator – Steve Cargile
  • Director of scouting administration – Nancy Meier
  • National scout – Camren Williams
  • Director of football/head coach administration – Berj Najarian
  • Associate director of football administration – Bobby Brown
  • Scouting consultant – Eliot Wolf
  • Director of research – Richard Miller

Head coaches

Offensive coaches

Defensive coaches

Special teams coaches

  • Special teams coordinator – Cameron Achord
  • Special teams assistant – Joe Houston

Support staff

Strength and conditioning


Final roster

2021 New England Patriots roster
Quarterbacks (QB)

Running backs (RB)

Wide receivers (WR)

Tight ends (TE)

 Offensive linemen (OL)

Defensive linemen (DL)

 Linebackers (LB)

Defensive backs (DB)

Special teams

Practice squad

Reserve

Rookies in italics
51 active, 16 reserve, 16 practice squad (+1 exempt)

Preseason

WeekDateOpponentResultRecordVenueRecap
1August 12 Washington Football Team W 22–131–0 Gillette Stadium Recap
2August 19at Philadelphia Eagles W 35–02–0 Lincoln Financial Field Recap
3August 29at New York Giants W 22–203–0 MetLife Stadium Recap

Regular season

Schedule

The Patriots' 2021 schedule was announced on May 12. [56]

WeekDateOpponentResult RecordVenueRecap
1 September 12 Miami Dolphins L 16–170–1 Gillette Stadium Recap
2 September 19at New York Jets W 25–61–1 MetLife Stadium Recap
3 September 26 New Orleans Saints L 13–281–2Gillette Stadium Recap
4 October 3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers L 17–19 1–3Gillette Stadium Recap
5 October 10at Houston Texans W 25–222–3 NRG Stadium Recap
6 October 17 Dallas Cowboys L 29–35 (OT)2–4Gillette Stadium Recap
7 October 24 New York Jets W 54–133–4Gillette Stadium Recap
8 October 31at Los Angeles Chargers W 27–244–4 SoFi Stadium Recap
9 November 7at Carolina Panthers W 24–65–4 Bank of America Stadium Recap
10 November 14 Cleveland Browns W 45–76–4Gillette Stadium Recap
11 November 18at Atlanta Falcons W 25–07–4 Mercedes-Benz Stadium Recap
12 November 28 Tennessee Titans W 36–138–4Gillette Stadium Recap
13 December 6at Buffalo Bills W 14–109–4 Highmark Stadium Recap
14 Bye
15 December 18at Indianapolis Colts L 17–279–5 Lucas Oil Stadium Recap
16 December 26 Buffalo Bills L 21–339–6Gillette Stadium Recap
17 January 2 Jacksonville Jaguars W 50–1010–6Gillette Stadium Recap
18 January 9at Miami Dolphins L 24–3310–7 Hard Rock Stadium Recap

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

Week 1: vs. Miami Dolphins

Week 1: Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Dolphins737017
Patriots0103316

at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts

Game information

In rookie quarterback Mac Jones' first NFL start, a back-and-forth affair against divisional opponent Miami was sealed when Patriots running back Damien Harris fumbled the ball in the fourth quarter, allowing the Dolphins to run out the clock. [57] With the close loss, the Patriots began the season 0–1 for the first time since 2017.

Week 2: at New York Jets

Week 2: New England Patriots at New York Jets – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Patriots1039325
Jets03036

at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

  • Date: September 19
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny, 73 °F (23 °C)
  • Game attendance: 75,626
  • Referee: Shawn Hochuli
  • TV announcers (CBS): Kevin Harlan, Trent Green and Melanie Collins
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

A battle of rookie quarterbacks saw Zach Wilson of the Jets throw four interceptions to the Patriots defense, allowing New England to coast to a 25–6 win, its 11th straight win over divisional rival New York. Mac Jones completed over 70% of his passes for the second game in a row. [58]

Week 3: vs. New Orleans Saints

Week 3: New Orleans Saints at New England Patriots – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Saints777728
Patriots033713

at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts

Game information

Jones threw three interceptions, including a pass bobbled by tight end Jonnu Smith before being returned by P. J. Williams for a touchdown, as the Patriots lost to the Saints 28–13 and dropped to 1–2. [59] This was also the Patriots' first loss to the Saints since 2009.

Week 4: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Week 4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New England Patriots – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Buccaneers337619
Patriots0701017

at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts

Game information

This game marked former Patriots quarterback Tom Brady's first return to Gillette Stadium since leaving the Patriots after the 2019 season, as he was cheered by the Patriots' home crowd during pre-game introductions before being jeered during the game. During the rain-soaked, back-and-forth contest, Brady was held without a touchdown and completed just over half of his passes; he was held to his third lowest passer rating - 70.8 - since joining the Buccaneers but led them to a go-ahead field goal just after the two-minute warning. Jones, who passed for 2 touchdowns and an interception, led the Patriots into position for their own field goal, but Nick Folk's 56-yard attempt hit the left upright, sealing the loss for the Patriots to their former franchise quarterback. [60]

Week 5: at Houston Texans

Week 5: New England Patriots at Houston Texans – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Patriots0961025
Texans697022

at NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas

Game information

Despite being down 22–9 to Houston at one point, the Patriots came back to win – coincidentally in the same stadium where they overcame a 28–3 deficit to the Atlanta Falcons to win Super Bowl LI. Aside from a missed extra point in the first half, Nick Folk made four field goals during the game, including the game-winner with 15 seconds left in the game. [61] With the win, New England improved to 2–3, taking sole possession of 2nd place in the AFC East.

Week 6: vs. Dallas Cowboys

Week 6: Dallas Cowboys at New England Patriots – Game summary
Quarter1234OTTotal
Cowboys73712635
Patriots140015029

at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts

Game information

This was the Patriots' first overtime game since the 2018 AFC Championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs. This was the Pats' first loss to the Cowboys in 25 years and their first home loss to them in 34 years.

Week 7: vs. New York Jets

Week 7: New York Jets at New England Patriots – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Jets076013
Patriots141732054

at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts

  • Date: October 24
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny, 54 °F (12 °C)
  • Game attendance: 65,878
  • Referee: Brad Rogers
  • TV announcers (CBS): Andrew Catalon, James Lofton and Amanda Balionis
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

With the win, the Patriots improved to 3–4 and swept the Jets for the sixth consecutive season and improved the winning streak against the Jets to 12.

Week 8: at Los Angeles Chargers

Week 8: New England Patriots at Los Angeles Chargers – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Patriots7631127
Chargers773724

at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California

Game information

With the win, the Patriots improved to 4–4 on the season. It was the Patriots' seventh straight win over the Chargers. Their last loss came on October 12, 2008 in San Diego.

Week 9: at Carolina Panthers

Week 9: New England Patriots at Carolina Panthers – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Patriots01410024
Panthers06006

at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina

Game information

The Patriots intercepted Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold three times en route to victory, including an 88-yard pick-six by J.C. Jackson. New England improved to 5–4 on the year and 4-0 all-time vs. Darnold. This was also the Patriots first win over the Panthers since 2009.

Week 10: vs. Cleveland Browns

Week 10: Cleveland Browns at New England Patriots – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Browns70007
Patriots71771445

at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts

  • Date: November 14
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 48 °F (9 °C)
  • Game attendance: 65,878
  • Referee: John Hussey
  • TV announcers (CBS): Ian Eagle, Charles Davis and Evan Washburn
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

The Patriots outplayed the Browns on both sides of the ball. Mac Jones had one of his better games as a rookie, completing over 80 percent of his passes for three touchdowns and no interceptions as the Patriots converted 7 of 9 third downs. The defense only allowed points on the first drive of the game, held the Browns to 1 of 11 on third down, and knocked Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield out of the game in the third quarter. [62] With Damien Harris sidelined with a concussion from the Panthers game, [63] Rhamondre Stevenson served as the primary running back, rushing for 100 yards and two touchdowns. [62] With the score 38–7 in the fourth quarter, Brian Hoyer replaced Jones and threw the pass that ended Jakobi Meyers' record touchdown drought. [64]

Week 11: at Atlanta Falcons

Week 11: New England Patriots at Atlanta Falcons – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Patriots31001225
Falcons00000

at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia

Game information

The Patriots defense intercepted all three quarterbacks on the Falcons—Matt Ryan, Josh Rosen, and Feleipe Franks—as New England coasted to a 25–0 win over Atlanta on Thursday Night Football , improving to 7–4. [65] They would gain the AFC East division lead later in the week after the Buffalo Bills lost to the Indianapolis Colts.

Week 12: vs. Tennessee Titans

Week 12: Tennessee Titans at New England Patriots – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Titans0130013
Patriots79101036

at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts

  • Date: November 28
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 37 °F (3 °C)
  • Game attendance: 65,878
  • Referee: Alex Kemp
  • TV announcers (CBS): Ian Eagle, Charles Davis and Evan Washburn
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

The Patriots defense put up a show against a banged up Titans team. The offense was only forced to punt once but struggled to finish drives and get the run game going, resulting in five Nick Folk field goals. Mac Jones threw for 310 yards, and completed a pair of touchdown passes to Kendrick Bourne, with Damien Harris adding a touchdown late in the fourth quarter on the ground. Cornerback J. C. Jackson secured his seventh interception of the season, while the rest of the defense forced five fumbles, three of which were recovered by the Patriots. The Patriots improved to 8-4 for the AFC East division lead and an overall second place in the AFC.

Week 13: at Buffalo Bills

Week 13: New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Patriots830314
Bills703010

at Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, New York

Game information

The Patriots entered the game in first place in the AFC following the Baltimore Ravens' loss the previous day, and were playing for first place in the AFC East. The game was impacted by 40 mph (64 km/h) winds; [66] Belichick noted after the game that the winds in the Patriots' Week 17 game in Buffalo in 2008 were "way worse". [67]

The Patriots drew up a run-heavy game plan in which Jones attempted just three passes, completing two for 19 yards (in 2008, Cassel completed six of eight passes for 78 yards). The Patriots ran the ball 46 times, for over 220 yards, utilizing a sixth offensive lineman on the majority of their offensive snaps. [66] The three pass attempts were the fewest in a game since 1974 (when the Bills attempted just two in a game), the fewest in franchise history, and the fewest by a winning team in 30 years. [68]

The Patriots defense was also stout: the Bills' only touchdown came after a N'Keal Harry muffed punt, and Myles Bryant broke up a fourth-down pass in the red zone late in the fourth quarter to preserve the Patriots' 14–10 win.

The Patriots had their bye week after this game, making it their latest regular-season bye since their Week 16 bye in 2001. [69]

Week 15: at Indianapolis Colts

Week 15: New England Patriots at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Patriots0001717
Colts1433727

at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana

Game information

The Patriots were flat for much of the game, being shut out in the first half for the first time in 99 games. A late second half comeback brought the Patriots to within three points, but fell short when Jonathan Taylor put the game away with a 67-yard touchdown run. With the loss, the Patriots fell to the #3 seed in the AFC prior to Week 15's Sunday games, while still maintaining first place in the AFC East. It was also the first time the Patriots lost to the Colts since Week 10 of the 2009 season. [70] The Patriots gave up 226 rush yards in the loss.

Week 16: vs. Buffalo Bills

Week 16: Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bills71031333
Patriots077721

at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts

  • Date: December 26
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 37 °F (3 °C)
  • Game attendance: 65,878
  • Referee: Shawn Smith
  • TV announcers (CBS): Ian Eagle, Charles Davis, and Evan Washburn
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

This was the first time in five years the Pats and the Bills split the season series. Because of this loss (their second straight after a bye week), the Pats fell to the #6 seed in the AFC playoff picture. The Bills did not have a single punt in this game.

Week 17: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

Week 17: Jacksonville Jaguars at New England Patriots – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Jaguars300710
Patriots72113950

at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts

  • Date: January 2
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Cloudy, 46 °F (8 °C)
  • Game attendance: 65,878
  • Referee: Adrian Hill
  • TV announcers (CBS): Andrew Catalon, James Lofton and Sherree Burress
  • Recap, Game Book
Game information

A blowout win combined with a Dolphins loss sent the Patriots back to the postseason, following a 1-year absence.

Week 18: at Miami Dolphins

Week 18: New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Patriots0731424
Dolphins1437933

at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

Game information

This was the first time since 2000 that the Patriots were swept by the Dolphins.

Standings

Division

AFC East
WLTPCTDIVCONFPFPASTK
(3) Buffalo Bills 1160.6475–17–5483289W4
(6) New England Patriots 1070.5883–38–4462303L1
Miami Dolphins 980.5294–26–6341373W1
New York Jets 4130.2350–64–8310504L2

Conference

AFC
#TeamDivisionWLTPCTDIVCONFSOSSOVSTK
Division winners
1 [a] Tennessee Titans South1250.7065–18–4.472.480W3
2 [a] Kansas City Chiefs West1250.7065–17–5.538.517W1
3 Buffalo Bills East1160.6475–17–5.472.428W4
4 Cincinnati Bengals North1070.5884–28–4.472.462L1
Wild cards
5 [b] Las Vegas Raiders West1070.5883–38–4.510.515W4
6 [b] New England Patriots East1070.5883–38–4.481.394L1
7 Pittsburgh Steelers North971.5594–27–5.521.490W2
Did not qualify for the postseason
8 [c] Indianapolis Colts South980.5293–37–5.495.431L2
9 [c] [d] Miami Dolphins East980.5294–26–6.464.379W1
10 [c] [d] Los Angeles Chargers West980.5293–36–6.510.500L1
11 [e] Cleveland Browns North890.4713–35–7.514.415W1
12 [e] Baltimore Ravens North890.4711–55–7.531.460L6
13 Denver Broncos West7100.4121–53–9.484.357L4
14 [f] New York Jets East4130.2350–64–8.512.426L2
15 [f] Houston Texans South4130.2353–34–8.498.397L2
16 Jacksonville Jaguars South3140.1761–53–9.512.569W1
Tiebreakers [g]
  1. 1 2 Tennessee finished ahead of Kansas City based on head-to-head victory.
  2. 1 2 Las Vegas finished ahead of New England based on win percentage in common games (5–1 vs. 2–4 against: Miami, Dallas, LA Chargers, Cleveland, and Indianapolis).
  3. 1 2 3 Indianapolis finished ahead of Miami and Los Angeles based on conference record (7–5 vs. 6–6).
  4. 1 2 Miami finished ahead of LA Chargers based on win percentage in common games (5–1 vs. 2–4 against: New England, Las Vegas, Houston, Baltimore, and NY Giants).
  5. 1 2 Cleveland finished ahead of Baltimore based on division record (3–3 vs. 1–5).
  6. 1 2 NY Jets finished ahead of Houston based on head-to-head victory.
  7. ↑ When breaking ties for three or more teams under the NFL's rules, they are first broken within divisions, then comparing only the highest-ranked remaining team from each division.

Postseason

Schedule

RoundDateOpponent (seed)ResultRecordVenueRecap
Wild Card January 15at Buffalo Bills (3)L 17–470–1 Highmark Stadium Recap

Game summaries

AFC Wild Card Playoffs: at (3) Buffalo Bills

AFC Wild Card Playoffs: (6) New England Patriots at (3) Buffalo Bills – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Patriots037717
Bills141361447

at Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, New York

Game information

In New England's first playoff game since the departure of quarterback Tom Brady, they were unable to stop the Bills and quarterback Josh Allen defensively, with the Bills being the first team in NFL history to never punt, kick a field goal or turn the ball over on any of their drives (every Buffalo offensive possession ended in a touchdown or was the end of the game). [71] It was the New England Patriots' worst playoff loss in franchise history.

Statistics

Team

CategoryTotal yardsYards per gameNFL rank
(out of 32)
Passing offense3,857226.914th
Rushing offense2,151126.58th
Total offense6,008353.415th
Passing defense3,181187.12nd
Rushing defense2,103123.722nd
Total defense5,284310.84th

Individual

CategoryPlayerTotal yards
Offense
Passing yards Mac Jones 3,801
Passing touchdownsMac Jones22
Rushing Damien Harris 929
Rushing touchdownsDamien Harris15
Receiving yards Jakobi Meyers 866
Receiving touchdowns Hunter Henry 9
Defense
Tackles (Solo) Kyle Dugger 70
Sacks Matthew Judon 12.5
Interceptions J. C. Jackson 8

Statistics correct as of the end of the 2021 NFL season [72] [73]

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The 2017 season was the Miami Dolphins' 48th season in the National Football League (NFL), their 52nd overall, their second under general manager Chris Grier and their second under head coach Adam Gase. The team came off from a 10-6 record and a playoff appearance for the first time since 2008. They were seen as potential playoff contenders and looked to make consecutive playoff seasons for the first time since the 2000 and 2001 seasons. However, the team was affected by the loss of starting quarterback Ryan Tannehill, who tore his ACL during practice and was ruled out for the season. The team turned to former Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, who came out of retirement to become Tannehill's replacement and team's starter. After Tannehill got injured, coach Adam Gase called former Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning about possibly coming out of retirement and taking Tannehill's place. However Manning later declined the idea of coming out of retirement. Gase was the QB coach and offensive coordinator of Peyton's Broncos between the 2012 and 2014 seasons. Additionally, the Dolphins were also one of the teams Peyton considered signing with following his release by the Colts in 2012. Later during the season, the team traded starting running back Jay Ajayi to the eventual champion Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a 2018 fourth round draft pick on October 31.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2017 New England Patriots season</span> 58th season in franchise history, fifth Super Bowl loss

The 2017 season was the New England Patriots' 48th in the National Football League (NFL), their 58th overall and their 18th under head coach Bill Belichick.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2018 Kansas City Chiefs season</span> Franchises 49th season in the National Football League

The 2018 Kansas City Chiefs season was the franchise's 49th season in the National Football League (NFL), their 59th overall, their sixth under head coach Andy Reid, and their second under general manager Brett Veach. The Chiefs finished 12–4 and won their third consecutive AFC West title, made their fourth consecutive playoff appearance, but lost to the eventual Super Bowl champion New England Patriots 37–31 in overtime in the AFC Championship game. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes won the AP NFL MVP award, becoming the first Chiefs player to ever be named MVP.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2018 Miami Dolphins season</span> 53rd season in franchise history

The 2018 season was the Miami Dolphins' 49th in the National Football League (NFL), their 53rd overall and their third and last under head coach Adam Gase. During the offseason, the Dolphins tweaked their uniforms' orange color to better align with their classical past and history. For the second straight season, they also brought back their throwback uniforms from the Shula/Marino eras and wore them for three games.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2018 New England Patriots season</span> 59th season in franchise history, sixth Super Bowl win

The 2018 season was the New England Patriots' 49th in the National Football League (NFL), their 59th overall and their 19th under head coach Bill Belichick. The Patriots entered the season as two-time defending AFC champions.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2018 New York Jets season</span> 2018 season of NFL team New York Jets

The 2018 season was the New York Jets' 49th in the National Football League (NFL), their 59th overall and their fourth and final under head coach Todd Bowles. Despite starting 3–3, they lost 9 of their last 10 games. In Week 3, the Jets lost to the Browns by a score of 21–17, becoming the first team to lose to the Browns since the Chargers lost 20–17 on Christmas Eve 2016. The win by the Browns ended a 19-game winless streak. Week 6 marked the first season the Jets have scored 40+ points in multiple games since the 2008 season. They were officially mathematically eliminated from playoff contention for the 8th consecutive season after the Titans defeated the Jaguars 30–9 in Week 14. The Jets failed to improve on their 5–11 record from the previous season with a 38–3 blowout loss in Week 17 to the New England Patriots, finishing at last place in the AFC East with a 4–12 record. Following the season finale, the Jets fired Bowles.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2018 Houston Texans season</span> 17th season in franchise history

The 2018 season was the Houston Texans' 17th season in the National Football League (NFL) and their fifth under head coach Bill O'Brien. This marked the first season since 2005 that Rick Smith would not be the general manager as he took a leave of absence for family reasons. Despite an 0–3 start, their first in a decade, the Texans surpassed their win total from the previous season with a Week 8 win over the Miami Dolphins. They had a franchise record 9 consecutive wins that also broke the NFL record for most consecutive wins after starting 0–3. The streak ended with a Week 14 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. With a Week 15 win over the New York Jets, the Texans clinched their first 10-win season under head coach Bill O’Brien, their first 10-win season since 2012 and their third 10-win season in franchise history.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2018 Indianapolis Colts season</span> 66th season in franchise history; final one with Andrew Luck

The 2018 season was the Indianapolis Colts' 66th in the National Football League (NFL) and their 35th in Indianapolis. It was also their first season under head coach Frank Reich and second under the leadership of general manager Chris Ballard. Despite a 1–5 start, the Colts managed to improve on their 4–12 campaign from the year prior with a 38–10 victory over the Tennessee Titans, and a 5-game winning streak. On Week 16, the Colts achieved their first winning season since 2014 with a 28–27 win against the New York Giants. The next week, they beat the Tennessee Titans in a win or go home match-up to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2014 and became the third team in NFL history to qualify for the playoffs after a 1–5 start and first since the 2015 Chiefs.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2019 New England Patriots season</span> 60th season in Patriots franchise history; final one with Tom Brady

The 2019 season was the New England Patriots' 50th in the National Football League (NFL), their 60th overall and their 20th under head coach Bill Belichick. They entered the season as the defending Super Bowl champions, after winning Super Bowl LIII, and as three-time defending AFC champions. The Patriots won the AFC East for the 11th straight season, and improved on their 11–5 record from the previous season, but they were upset by the Tennessee Titans in the Wild Card game, their first Wild Card game since the 2009 season. This marked the first time the Patriots lost a home postseason game since the 2012 AFC Championship game where they lost to the later Super Bowl champion Ravens 28–13, and the first time the Patriots failed to reach the AFC Championship game since 2010. The Patriots were also the only NFL team that made the playoffs, and had a winning season, in every year of the 2010s decade.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2019 New York Jets season</span> 60th season in franchise history

The 2019 season was the New York Jets' 50th in the National Football League (NFL), their 60th overall in professional football, their 10th playing home games at MetLife Stadium, their first under general manager Joe Douglas and their first under head coach Adam Gase. This year the team began featuring a new logo and uniform for the first time since 1998. With this new uniform design, the Jets began going for a modern appearance, tweaking the shade of green and adding a black accent similar to what the Arizona Cardinals did in 2005.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 New England Patriots season</span> 61st season in franchise history; first losing season since 2000

The 2020 season was the New England Patriots' 51st in the National Football League (NFL), their 61st overall, and their 21st under head coach Bill Belichick.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 New Orleans Saints season</span> 54th season in franchise history

The 2020 season was the New Orleans Saints' 54th season in the National Football League (NFL), their 45th playing home games at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, and their 14th under head coach Sean Payton. Although they failed to match their 13–3 records from 2018 and 2019, the Saints defended their NFC South title for the fourth consecutive year following a Week 16 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. After beating the San Francisco 49ers in Week 10, they won six straight games for the fourth consecutive season. With a Week 13 win over the Atlanta Falcons, the Saints clinched a franchise record fourth consecutive playoff appearance. After Week 17 victory over the division rival, Carolina Panthers, the Saints became the first NFC South member to sweep the division in its history. During the Wildcard round against the Chicago Bears of the 2020–21 NFL playoffs, the Saints made history as one of the first two teams to air in a post-season football game on Nickelodeon, a primarily children-related network. The Saints would defeat the Bears 21–9, advancing to the divisional round, where they were defeated by division rival and eventual Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 30–20, despite having swept them in the regular season.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2021 Cleveland Browns season</span> 73rd season in franchise history

The 2021 season was the Cleveland Browns' 69th season as a member of the National Football League (NFL), their 73rd overall and their second under head coach Kevin Stefanski and general manager Andrew Berry. The Browns finished 8–9, failing to improve upon their 11–5 record from 2020. Despite starting 3–1, they would go 5–8 in their last games, eliminating them from playoff contention in the process. For the 75th anniversary of the team's founding in 1946, the Browns introduced a commemorative logo in January to use for the season.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2021 New Orleans Saints season</span> 55th season in franchise history

The 2021 season was the New Orleans Saints' 55th season in the National Football League (NFL), the 46th playing home games at Caesars Superdome and the 15th and final season under head coach Sean Payton. After starting the season 5–2, the Saints fell into a five game losing streak after losing starting quarterback Jameis Winston to a torn ACL in Week 8 vs. Winston's former team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They also failed to improve on their 12–4 record from the previous season, as well as failing to win the division title for the first time since 2016. Despite winning four of their last five games, the Saints missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016 after the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Rams in Week 18. The Saints finished tied with the Philadelphia Eagles for the 7th seed in the NFC, but lost the tiebreaker based on the teams' Week 11 head-to-head meeting—won by the Eagles. The team started a record of 58 different players and ranked in the bottom 5 in total offense.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 New England Patriots season</span> 63rd season in franchise history

The 2022 season was the New England Patriots' 53rd in the National Football League (NFL), their 63rd overall, their 21st playing home games at Gillette Stadium, and their 23rd under head coach Bill Belichick. The Patriots finished 8–9 and missed the playoffs for the second time in three years.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Indianapolis Colts season</span> 70th season in franchise history

The 2022 season was the Indianapolis Colts' 70th in the National Football League (NFL), their 39th in Indianapolis, their sixth under the leadership of general manager Chris Ballard and their fifth and final season under head coach Frank Reich.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 New England Patriots season</span> 64th season in franchise history; final one with Bill Belichick

The 2023 season was the New England Patriots' 54th season in the National Football League (NFL), their 64th overall, their 22nd playing home games at Gillette Stadium and their 24th and final under head coach Bill Belichick.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2024 New England Patriots season</span> 65th season in franchise history

The 2024 season is the New England Patriots' 55th season in the National Football League (NFL), their 65th overall, and their 23rd playing home games at Gillette Stadium and will be the first year under a new de facto general manager, executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf, and a new head coach, Jerod Mayo.

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