The New England Patriots are 4-3 in the 2026 season. In the hunt, currently 9th in the AFC, just outside the playoff line. They have won 6 Super Bowls, most recently in the 2018 (LIII) season. Their last playoff appearance was the 2025 season and their last playoff win came in the 2025 season.
The Patriots own the most Super Bowl appearances in NFL history, 12, and share the record for titles with six. All six came in the Tom Brady and Bill Belichick era between the 2001 and 2018 seasons, a run that included nine Super Bowls in 18 years and eight straight AFC Championship Games from 2011 to 2018.
After six seasons without a playoff win, New England came back in a hurry. The 2025 Patriots won the AFC East at 14-3, beat the Chargers and Texans at Gillette Stadium, won the AFC Championship 10-7 in Denver, and reached Super Bowl LX, where they lost 29-13 to Seattle. It was the franchise's first Super Bowl without Brady, and the sixth Super Bowl loss in team history, the most of any club.
Where do the Patriots stand in the 2027 playoff race?
| Record | 4-3 (streak L1) |
|---|---|
| AFC seed | No. 9, out |
| Status | In the hunt, currently 9th in the AFC, just outside the playoff line |
| Division record | 2-0 |
| Conference record | 4-1 |
| Point differential | +17 |
AFC East standings
| Team | Record | Div | Conf seed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bills | 5-1 | 0-1 | 2 | In today |
| New England Patriots | 4-3 | 2-0 | 9 | |
| New York Jets | 2-4 | 0-1 | 11 | |
| Miami Dolphins | 0-5 | 0-0 | 15 |
Patriots schedule and results
2026 season game by game
| Week | Date (ET) | Opponent | Result | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Wed, Sep 9 | at Seattle Seahawks | L 10-13 | NBC |
| Week 2 | Sun, Sep 20 | vs Pittsburgh Steelers | W 20-3 | CBS |
| Week 3 | Sun, Sep 27 | at Jacksonville Jaguars | L 6-35 | CBS |
| Week 4 | Sun, Oct 4 | at Buffalo Bills | W 29-26 | CBS |
| Week 5 | Sun, Oct 11 | vs Las Vegas Raiders | W 45-17 | CBS |
| Week 6 | Sun, Oct 18 | vs New York Jets | W 26-19 | CBS |
| Week 7 | Thu, Oct 22 | at Chicago Bears | L 24-30 | Prime Video |
| Week 8 | Sun, Nov 1 | at Miami Dolphins | 4:25 PM ET | CBS |
| Week 9 | Sun, Nov 8 | vs Green Bay Packers | 4:25 PM ET | Fox |
| Week 10 | Sun, Nov 15 | at Detroit Lions | 9:30 AM ET | Fox |
| Week 12 | Sun, Nov 29 | at Los Angeles Chargers | 8:20 PM ET | NBC |
| Week 13 | Sun, Dec 6 | vs Buffalo Bills | 4:25 PM ET | CBS |
| Week 14 | Thu, Dec 10 | vs Minnesota Vikings | 8:15 PM ET | Prime Video |
| Week 15 | Mon, Dec 21 | at Kansas City Chiefs | 8:15 PM ET | ESPN, ABC |
| Week 16 | Sun, Dec 27 | at New York Jets | 1:00 PM ET | CBS |
| Week 17 | Sun, Jan 3 | vs Denver Broncos | TBD | |
| Week 18 | Sun, Jan 10 | vs Miami Dolphins | TBD |
Patriots playoff history
| Super Bowl titles | 6 |
|---|---|
| Super Bowl appearances | 12 |
| Last Super Bowl title | 2018 (LIII) season |
| Last playoff appearance | 2025 season |
| Last playoff win | 2025 season |
Every Patriots Super Bowl
| Season | Super Bowl | Result | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | LX | Lost | Seattle Seahawks | 13-29 |
| 2018 | LIII | Won | Los Angeles Rams | 13-3 |
| 2017 | LII | Lost | Philadelphia Eagles | 33-41 |
| 2016 | LI | Won | Atlanta Falcons | 34-28 (OT) |
| 2014 | XLIX | Won | Seattle Seahawks | 28-24 |
| 2011 | XLVI | Lost | New York Giants | 17-21 |
| 2007 | XLII | Lost | New York Giants | 14-17 |
| 2004 | XXXIX | Won | Philadelphia Eagles | 24-21 |
| 2003 | XXXVIII | Won | Carolina Panthers | 32-29 |
| 2001 | XXXVI | Won | Los Angeles Rams | 20-17 |
| 1996 | XXXI | Lost | Green Bay Packers | 21-35 |
| 1985 | XX | Lost | Chicago Bears | 10-46 |
Franchise totals include earlier cities and names.
All Super Bowl results Playoff records
Signature playoff moments: the Tuck Rule game in the snow against Oakland in January 2002, Adam Vinatieri's walk-off kicks in Super Bowls XXXVI and XXXVIII, Malcolm Butler's goal-line interception to beat Seattle in Super Bowl XLIX, and the 28-3 comeback against Atlanta in Super Bowl LI, the only Super Bowl decided in overtime until 2024.
Patriots playoff FAQ
How many Super Bowls have the Patriots won?
6, the most recent in the 2018 (LIII) season. They have played in 12 Super Bowls in total.
When did the Patriots last make the playoffs?
The 2025 season, with the playoffs played in January 2026.
When did the Patriots last win a playoff game?
The 2025 season.
Are the Patriots in the 2027 NFL playoffs?
In the hunt, currently 9th in the AFC, just outside the playoff line. Seven teams per conference qualify: four division winners and three wild cards.
What division are the Patriots in?
The AFC East. Winning the division guarantees a playoff spot and a home game in the Wild Card Round.
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