New England Patriots

The New England Patriots is an American football team in the National Football League or the NFL. They are in the American Football Conference or the AFC. Their starting quarterback is Mac Jones. Cody Kessler plays the second string quarterback. The Patriots play in Gillette Stadium on Foxborough, midway between Boston, Massachusetts and Providence, Rhode Island.

In the 2007 season, the Patriots have won all 16 games and became the first team with 16 wins and no losses. They would win 2 more playoff games and enter the Super Bowl at 18-0. However, they did not complete a historic 19-0 season, because they lost to the Giants. The Giants scored 17 points when David Tyree made a helmet catch and the Patriots scored 14 points.

The New England Patriots won the Super Bowl in 2001, 2003, 2004, 2014, 2016, and 2018. They play in Foxboro, Massachusetts. They lost to the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLVI on February 5, 2012 in a rematch of Super Bowl XLII which their perfect season got spoiled. This time, the Giants scored 21 points and the Patriots scored 17 points.

The Patriots also won Super Bowl XLIX against the Seattle Seahawks when Russell Wilson threw an interception on the final play. The Patriots scored 28 points and the Seahawks scored 24 points.

The Patriots were originally called the "Boston Patriots", and played in Fenway Park. Their name comes from the city of Boston's importance in the American Revolution.

Players of note

2000s

On March 16, 2010, the Patriots Hall of Fame group selected an all-decade team for the 2000s:[1][2]

Bold indicates those elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

New England Patriots All-2000s Team (2010)
Unit Position Players & Coach
Offense Quarterback
Running Back
  • Corey Dillon (RB) 2004–2006
Wide Receiver
Tight End
  • Daniel Graham (TE) 2002–2006
Offensive Line
  • Matt Light (T) 2001–2011
  • Nick Kaczur (T) 2005–2010
  • Joe Andruzzi (G) 2000–2004
  • Logan Mankins (G) 2005–2013
  • Dan Koppen (C) 2003–2011
Defense Defensive Line
  • Richard Seymour (DE) 2001–2008
  • Ty Warren (DE) 2003–2010
  • Vince Wilfork (DT) 2004–2014
Linebacker
  • Willie McGinest (OLB) 1994–2005
  • Mike Vrabel (OLB) 2001–2008
  • Tedy Bruschi (ILB) 1996–2008
  • Roman Phifer (ILB) 2001–2004
Cornerback
  • Ty Law (CB) 1995–2004
  • Asante Samuel (CB) 2003–2007
Safety
Special Teams Kicker/Punter
Returner
  • Kevin Faulk 1999–2011
Coverage
  • Larry Izzo 2001–2008
Coach Coach

2010s

On April 29, 2020, the Patriots Hall of Fame group selected an all-decade team for the 2010s:[3]

New England Patriots All-2010s Team (2020)
Unit Position Players & Coach
Offense Quarterback
Running Back
  • James White (RB) 2014–2021
  • James Develin (FB) 2012–2019
Wide Receiver
Tight End
Offensive Line
  • Sebastian Vollmer (T) 2009–2016
  • Nate Solder (T) 2011–2017
  • Joe Thuney (G) 2016–2020
  • Logan Mankins (G) 2005–2013
  • David Andrews (C) 2015–present
Defense Defensive Line
  • Chandler Jones (DE) 2012–2015
  • Trey Flowers (DE) 2015–2018
  • Vince Wilfork (DT) 2004–2014
  • Lawrence Guy (DT) 2017–present
Linebacker
  • Rob Ninkovich (OLB) 2009–2016
  • Kyle Van Noy (OLB) 2016–2019, 2021
  • Jerod Mayo (ILB) 2008–2015
  • Dont'a Hightower (ILB) 2012–2021
Cornerback
Safety
  • Patrick Chung (SS) 2009–2012, 2014–2019
  • Devin McCourty (FS) 2010–present
Special Teams Kicker/Punter
  • Stephen Gostkowski (K) 2006–2019
  • Ryan Allen (P) 2013–2018
Returner
Coverage
  • Matthew Slater 2008–present
Coach Coach

Patriots Anniversary teams

The Patriots Hall of Fame group will select an anniversary team to celebrate the greatest members of the team at every position up to the year of the selection.[4]

35th Anniversary team (1994)

In 1994, a group of local media selected a 35th anniversary team:[1]

Bold indicates those elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

New England Patriots 35th Anniversary Team (1994)
Unit Position Players
Offense Quarterback
  • Steve Grogan (QB) 1975–1990
Running Back
Wide Receiver
Tight End
  • Russ Francis (TE) 1975–1980, 1987–1989
Offensive Line
  • Bruce Armstrong (T) 1987–2000
  • Tom Neville (T) 1965–1977
  • John Hannah (G) 1973–1985
  • Sam Adams Sr. (G) 1972–1980
  • Jon Morris (C) 1964–1974
Defense Defensive Line
  • Julius Adams (DE) 1971–1985, 1987
  • Larry Eisenhauer (DE) 1961–1969
  • Houston Antwine (DT) 1961–1971
  • Jim Lee Hunt (DT) 1960–1970
Linebacker
  • Andre Tippett (LB) 1982–1993
  • Nick Buoniconti (LB) 1962–1968
  • Steve Nelson (LB) 1974–1987
  • Sam Hunt (LB) 1974–1979
Cornerback
  • Mike Haynes (CB) 1976–1982
  • Raymond Clayborn (CB) 1977–1989
Safety
  • Ron Hall (SS) 1961–1967
  • Fred Marion (FS) 1982–1991
Special Teams Kicker/Punter
Coverage
  • Mosi Tatupu 1978–1990

50th Anniversary team (2009)

In 2009, the Patriots Hall of Fame group selected a 50th anniversary team:[1]

Bold indicates those elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

New England Patriots 50th Anniversary Team (2009)
Unit Position Players & Coach
Offense Quarterback
Running Back
Wide Receiver
  • Stanley Morgan (WR) 1977–1989
  • Troy Brown (WR) 1993–2007
  • Irving Fryar (WR) 1984–1992
Tight End
Offensive Line
  • Bruce Armstrong (T) 1987–2000
  • Matt Light (T) 2001–2011
  • John Hannah (G) 1973–1985
  • Logan Mankins (G) 2005–2013
  • Jon Morris (C) 1964–1974
Defense Defensive Line
  • Julius Adams (DE) 1971–1985, 1987
  • Richard Seymour (DE) 2001–2008
  • Houston Antwine (DT) 1961–1971
  • Vince Wilfork (DT) 2004–2014
Linebacker
  • Andre Tippett (OLB) 1982–1993
  • Mike Vrabel (OLB) 2001–2008
  • Steve Nelson (ILB) 1974–1987
  • Nick Buoniconti (ILB) 1962–1968
Cornerback
  • Mike Haynes (CB) 1976–1982
  • Ty Law (CB) 1995–2004
Safety
  • Rodney Harrison (SS) 2003–2008
  • Fred Marion (FS) 1982–1991
Special Teams Kicker/Punter
Returner
  • Kevin Faulk 1999–2011
Coverage
  • Mosi Tatupu 1978–1990
Captains Captains
Coach Coach

References
  1. "Patriots 50th Anniversary and All-Decade Teams". Patriots.com. NFL Enterprises, LLC. August 2, 2009. Archived from the original on May 26, 2020. Retrieved May 21, 2019.
  2. "New England Patriots All-Decade Team". Bleacher Report. Archived from the original on March 26, 2015. Retrieved March 2, 2014.
  3. "Patriots announce 2010s All-Decade Team". Patriots.com. April 29, 2020. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  4. "PATRIOTS ALL-DECADE AND ANNIVERSARY TEAMS". New England Patriots. 2022. Retrieved 2022-09-01.

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