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[[Image:Ptc.jpg|thumb|300px|The New England players at the 2005 [[Patriots Training Camp]].]]
 
[[Image:Ptc.jpg|thumb|300px|The New England players at the 2005 [[Patriots Training Camp]].]]
The '''New England Patriots''' are a [[National Football League]] [[franchise]]. The Patriots, also known as the "Pats", are based in [[Foxboro (Massachusetts)|Foxboro]], [[Massachusetts]]. Since they are located in the eastern region of the United States the Patriots belong to the Eastern Division of [[American Football Conference]] (AFC). Originally known as the Boston Patriots, in 1971 the franchise changed its name to the New England Patriots to better reflect its representation of the entire [[New England]] region.
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The '''New England Patriots''' are a [[National Football League]] franchise team. The Patriots, also known as the "Pats", are based in [[Foxboro (Massachusetts)|Foxboro]], [[Massachusetts]]. Since they are located in the eastern region of the United States the Patriots belong to the Eastern Division of [[American Football Conference]] (AFC). Originally known as the Boston Patriots, in 1971 the franchise changed its name to the New England Patriots to better reflect its representation of the entire [[New England]] region.
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The Patriots have gone to five [[Super Bowl]]s and have won three. Their first Super Bowl trip was in 1985 against the [[Chicago Bears]], which they lost 42 - 10. In 1995 the Patriots made their second Super Bowl trip but fell short against the [[Green Bay Packers]] in a 35 - 21 loss. The Patriots' 2001 season ended in the teams first [[Super Bowl]] triumph when they defeated the heavily favored [[St. Louis Rams]] in a dramatic 21-17 victory. In 2003 and 2004, the Patriots once again were NFL Champions with Super Bowl victories over the [[Carolina Panthers]] and [[Philadelphia Eagles]].
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The Patriots have gone to seven [[Super Bowl]]s and have won three. Their first Super Bowl trip was in 1985 against the [[Chicago Bears]], which they lost 42 - 10. In 1995 the Patriots made their second Super Bowl trip but fell short against the [[Green Bay Packers]] in a 35 - 21 loss. The Patriots' 2001 season ended in the teams first [[Super Bowl]] triumph when they defeated the heavily favored [[St. Louis Rams]] in a dramatic 21-17 victory. In 2003 and 2004, the Patriots once again were NFL Champions with Super Bowl victories over the [[Carolina Panthers]] and [[Philadelphia Eagles]].
    
In 2008 the Patriots had the chance to become the first team to go 19-0 and the second team to go undefeated in a regular and post season. However, their run came to an end at 18-0 when they lost 17-14 to the [[New York Giants]] in [[Super Bowl XLII]].
 
In 2008 the Patriots had the chance to become the first team to go 19-0 and the second team to go undefeated in a regular and post season. However, their run came to an end at 18-0 when they lost 17-14 to the [[New York Giants]] in [[Super Bowl XLII]].
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== New England Patriots seasons record==
 
== New England Patriots seasons record==
 
[[Image:Pats2006RunningBacks.jpg|thumb|300px|The Patriots 2006 running backs unit.]]  
 
[[Image:Pats2006RunningBacks.jpg|thumb|300px|The Patriots 2006 running backs unit.]]  
[[Image:Patsteam1.gif|thumb|300px|Current [[Denver Broncos|Denver]] coach [[Josh McDaniels]] with the team.]]  
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[[Image:Patsteam1.gif|thumb|300px|Patriots offense coordinator [[Josh McDainels]] is one of the youngest coaches in the NFL.]]  
 
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| First 12-4 record in Patriots history
 
| First 12-4 record in Patriots history
 
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| 2007
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| 16
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| 0
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| 2-1
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| First 16-0 team in NFL history; lost [[Super Bowl]] to the [[New York Giants]]
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| 2008
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| 11
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| 5
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| 0
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| QB Brady injured in season opener
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| 2009
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| 10
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| 6
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| 0
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| 0-1
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| Team's 50th season
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| 2010
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| 14
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| 2
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| 0
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| 0-1
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| 2011
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| 13
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| 3
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| 0
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| 2-1
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| Lost [[Super Bowl]] to the [[New York Giants]]
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==References==
 
==References==
 
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* [http://www.patriots.com/homepage/ Patriots Official Website]
 
* [http://www.patriots.com/homepage/ Patriots Official Website]
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*[http://www.patscap.com/ Unofficial Salary Cap Information]
      
'''''Patriots News Websites'''''
 
'''''Patriots News Websites'''''
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* [http://football.about.com/cs/2003nflplayoffs/a/playoffhistnewe.htm AboutFootball.com - Patriots Playoff Record]
 
* [http://football.about.com/cs/2003nflplayoffs/a/playoffhistnewe.htm AboutFootball.com - Patriots Playoff Record]
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==See also==
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*[[Miami Dolphins]]
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*[[New York Jets]]
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*[[Buffalo Bills]]
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*[[American Football Conference]]
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