Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Week 1: vs. Philadelphia Eagles
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Game information
First quarter
PHI – Jake Elliott 32-yard field goal, 7:42. Eagles 3–0. Drive: 14 plays, 61 yards, 7:18.
PHI – Darius Slay 70-yard interception return (Jake Elliott kick), 4:56. Eagles 10–0.
PHI – DeVonta Smith 5-yard pass from Jalen Hurts (kick failed), 2:39. Eagles 16–0. Drive: 4 plays, 26 yards, 2:09.
Second quarter
NE – Hunter Henry 9-yard pass from Mac Jones (Chad Ryland kick), 4:34. Eagles 16–7. Drive: 10 plays, 71 yards, 4:48.
NE – Kendrick Bourne 19-yard pass from Mac Jones (Chad Ryland kick), 0:25. Eagles 16–14. Drive: 6 plays, 63 yards, 2:08.
Third quarter
PHI – Jake Elliott 56-yard field goal, 8:48. Eagles 19–14. Drive: 10 plays, 33 yards, 4:55.
Fourth quarter
PHI – Jake Elliott 48-yard field goal, 13:21. Eagles 22–14. Drive: 11 plays, 50 yards, 4:22.
PHI – Jake Elliott 51-yard field goal, 5:33. Eagles 25–14. Drive: 7 plays, 50 yards, 3:59.
NE – Kendrick Bourne 11-yard pass from Mac Jones (pass failed), 3:37. Eagles 25–20. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:56.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
In the Patriots season opener, they hosted the Eagles. On a day where the team honored longtime quarterback Tom Brady in their halftime ceremony, it was spoiled by an Eagles victory. The loss was the team's third consecutive season where they lost their season opener. The Patriots started off the season 0–1.
Week 2: vs. Miami Dolphins
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Week 2: Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Dolphins
3
14
0 7 24
Patriots
0
3
0 14 17
at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts
Game information
First quarter
MIA – Jason Sanders 23-yard field goal, 3:00. Dolphins 3–0. Drive: 13 plays, 81 yards, 7:13.
Second quarter
MIA – Raheem Mostert 8-yard rush (Jason Sanders kick), 9:39. Dolphins 10–0. Drive: 11 plays, 73 yards, 5:21.
NE – Chad Ryland 49-yard field goal, 1:49. Dolphins 10–3. Drive: 10 plays, 35 yards, 3:55.
MIA – Tyreek Hill 2-yard pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Jason Sanders kick), 0:11. Dolphins 17–3. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 1:38.
Fourth quarter
NE – Hunter Henry 6-yard pass from Mac Jones (Chad Ryland kick), 11:21. Dolphins 17–10. Drive: 8 plays, 58 yards, 3:26.
MIA – Raheem Mostert 43-yard rush (Jason Sanders kick), 8:45. Dolphins 24–10. Drive: 1 play, 43 yards, 0:07.
NE – Rhamondre Stevenson 2-yard rush (Chad Ryland kick), 5:25. Dolphins 24–17. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:20.
Top passers
MIA – Tua Tagovailoa – 21/30, 249 yards, TD, INT
NE – Mac Jones – 31/42, 231 yards, TD, INT
Top rushers
MIA – Raheem Mostert – 18 rushes, 121 yards, 2 TD
NE – Rhamondre Stevenson – 15 rushes, 50 yards, TD
Top receivers
For the first time since 2001, the Patriots lost their first two games.
Week 3: at New York Jets
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Week 3: New England Patriots at New York Jets – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Patriots
3
7
3 2 15
Jets
0
3
0 7 10
at MetLife Stadium , East Rutherford, New Jersey
Date : September 24Game time : 1:00 p.m. EDTGame weather : Rain, 65 °F (18 °C)Game attendance : 80,878Referee : Bill Vinovich TV announcers (CBS) : Jim Nantz, Tony Romo and Tracy WolfsonRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
NE – Chad Ryland 48-yard field goal, 10:41. Patriots 3–0. Drive: 7 plays, 29 yards, 2:37.
Second quarter
NE – Pharaoh Brown 58-yard pass from Mac Jones (Chad Ryland kick), 11:38. Patriots 10–0. Drive: 4 plays, 78 yards, 2:09.
NYJ – Greg Zuerlein 52-yard field goal, 1:21. Patriots 10–3. Drive: 10 plays, 33 yards, 6:08.
Third quarter
NE – Chad Ryland 51-yard field goal, 10:26. Patriots 13–3. Drive: 10 plays, 42 yards, 4:34.
Fourth quarter
NYJ – Nick Bawden 1-yard run (Greg Zuerlein kick), 5:24. Patriots 13–10. Drive: 13 plays, 87 yards, 5:22.
NE – Zach Wilson sacked in end zone by Matthew Judon for a safety, 2:19. Patriots 15–10.
Top passers
NE – Mac Jones – 15/29, 201 yards, TD
NYJ – Zach Wilson – 18/36, 157 yards
Top rusher'
Top receiver
NE – Pharaoh Brown – 2 receptions, 71 yards, TD
NYJ – Garrett Wilson – 5 receptions, 48 yards
The Patriots picked up their first win of the season, improving to 1–2. Additionally, this win marked the team's 15th straight victory over the Jets in their rivalry , dating back to 2016.
Week 4: at Dallas Cowboys
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Week 4: New England Patriots at Dallas Cowboys – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Patriots
3
0
0 0 3
Cowboys
10
18
3 7 38
at AT&T Stadium , Arlington, Texas
Game information
First quarter
DAL – Brandon Aubrey 23-yard field goal, 10:52. Cowboys 3-0. Drive: 10 plays, 70 yards, 4:08.
NE – Chad Ryland 29-yard field goal, 6:41. Tied 3-3. Drive: 8 plays, 64 yards, 4:11.
DAL – CeeDee Lamb 20-yard pass from Dak Prescott (Brandon Aubrey kick), 1:30. Cowboys 10-3. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:11.
Second quarter
Third quarter
DAL – Brandon Aubrey 33-yard field goal, 7:42. Cowboys 31-3. Drive: 10 plays, 37 yards, 4:01.
Fourth quarter
DAL – Hunter Luepke 3-yard run (Brandon Aubrey kick), 6:38. Cowboys 38-3. Drive: 7 plays, 63 yards, 4:21.
Top passers
NE – Mac Jones – 12/21, 150 yards, 2 INT
DAL – Dak Prescott – 28/34, 261 yards, TD
Top rushers
NE – Rhamondre Stevenson – 14 rushes, 30 yards
DAL – Tony Pollard – 11 rushes, 47 yards
Top receivers
NE – Hunter Henry – 4 receptions, 51 yards
DAL – Jake Ferguson – 7 receptions, 77 yards
Bill Belichick endured his worst loss ever as a head coach. Two defensive touchdowns by the Cowboys sealed the defeat. The Patriots dropped to 1–3 after this game.
Week 5: vs. New Orleans Saints
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Week 5: New Orleans Saints at New England Patriots – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Saints
7
14
3 10 34
Patriots
0
0
0 0 0
at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
NO – Alvin Kamara 2-yard run (Blake Grupe kick), 14:23. Saints 14–0. Drive: 8 plays, 62 yards, 4:16.
NO – Chris Olave 5-yard pass from Derek Carr (Blake Grupe kick), 10:47. Saints 21–0. Drive: 5 plays, 59 yards, 2:35.
Third quarter
NO – Blake Groupe 54-yard field goal, 11:34. Saints 24–0. Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 2:26.
Fourth quarter
NO – Foster Moreau 6-yard pass from Derek Carr (Blake Grupe kick), 13:03. Saints 31–0. Drive: 6 plays, 31 yards, 3:04.
NO – Blake Grupe 53-yard field goal, 5:43. Saints 34–0. Drive: 4 plays, 2 yards, 1:32.
Top passers
NO – Derek Carr – 18/26, 183 yards, 2 TD
NE – Mac Jones – 12/22, 110 yards, 2 INT
Top rushers
Top receivers
For the second straight week, the Patriots failed to score a touchdown. This was the team's first shutout loss since 2016 . They dropped to 1–4.
Week 6: at Las Vegas Raiders
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Week 6: New England Patriots at Las Vegas Raiders – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Patriots
0
3
7 7 17
Raiders
3
10
3 5 21
at Allegiant Stadium , Paradise, Nevada
Date : October 15Game time : 4:05 p.m. EDT/1:05 p.m. PDT Game weather : None (indoor stadium)Game attendance : 61,985Referee : Brad Rogers TV announcers (CBS) : Jim Nantz, Tony Romo and Tracy WolfsonRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
LV – Daniel Carlson 25-yard field goal, 6:54. Raiders 3–0. Drive: 16 plays, 69 yards, 8:06.
Second quarter
LV – Jakobi Meyers 12-yard pass from Jimmy Garoppolo (Daniel Carlson kick), 12:22. Raiders 10–0. Drive: 8 plays, 59 yards, 4:14.
NE – Chad Ryland 43-yard field goal, 8:38. Raiders 10–3. Drive: 9 plays, 57 yards, 3:44.
LV – Daniel Carlson 37-yard field goal, 0:10. Raiders 13–3. Drive: 10 plays, 47 yards, 3:26.
Third quarter
NE – Ezekiel Elliott 2-yard run (Chad Ryland kick), 8:56. Raiders 13–10. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 6:04.
LV – Daniel Carlson 30-yard field goal, 3:55. Raiders 16–10. Drive: 10 plays, 63 yards, 5:01.
Fourth quarter
LV – Daniel Carlson 24-yard field goal, 13:03. Raiders 19–10. Drive: 9 plays, 59 yards, 4:24.
NE – Rhamondre Stevenson 1-yard run (Chad Ryland kick), 3:33. Raiders 19–17. Drive: 17 plays, 75 yards, 9:30.
LV – Mac Jones sacked in end zone for a Safety, 1:47. Raiders 21–17.
Top passers
NE – Mac Jones – 24/33, 200 yards, INT
LV – Jimmy Garoppolo – 14/22, 162 yards, TD, INT
Top rushers
NE – Rhamondre Stevenson – 10 rushes, 46 yards, TD
LV – Josh Jacobs – 25 rushes, 77 yards
Top receivers
The Patriots lost to the Raiders, and had their worst start in the Bill Belichick era. They dropped to 1–5 for the first time since 1995 .
Week 7: vs. Buffalo Bills
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Week 7: Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Bills
0
3
7 15 25
Patriots
10
3
3 13 29
at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts
Game information
First quarter
NE – Chad Ryland 30-yard field goal, 3:19. Patriots 3–0. Drive: 9 plays, 63 yards, 4:58.
NE – Ezekiel Elliott 2-yard run (Chad Ryland kick), 6:58. Patriots 10–0. Drive: 7 plays, 45 yards, 2:49.
Second quarter
BUF – Tyler Bass 36-yard field goal, 14:49. Patriots 10–3. Drive: 13 plays, 57 yards, 7:09.
NE – Chad Ryland 24-yard field goal, 7:36. Patriots 13–3. Drive: 5 plays, 40 yards, 2:44.
Third quarter
BUF – James Cook 8-yard pass from Josh Allen (Tyler Bass kick), 9:53. Patriots 13–10. Drive: 10 plays, 81 yards, 5:07.
NE – Chad Ryland 49-yard field goal, 4:30. Patriots 16–10. Drive: 9 plays, 44 yards, 5:23.
Fourth quarter
NE – Kendrick Bourne 4-yard pass from Mac Jones (run failed), 7:36. Patriots 22–10. Drive: 9 plays, 66 yards, 6:07.
BUF – Stefon Diggs 25-yard pass from Josh Allen (Tyler Bass kick), 5:32. Patriots 22–17. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:04.
BUF – Josh Allen 1-yard run (Josh Allen–Dawson Knox pass), 1:58. Bills 25–22. Drive: 8 plays, 29 yards, 2:58.
NE – Mike Gesicki 1-yard pass from Mac Jones (Chad Ryland kick), 0:12. Patriots 29–25. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 1:46.
Top passers
BUF – Josh Allen – 27/41, 265 yards, 2 TD, INT
NE – Mac Jones – 25/30, 272 yards, 2 TD
Top rushers
Top receivers
BUF – Dalton Kincaid – 8 receptions, 75 yards
NE – Kendrick Bourne – 6 receptions, 63 yards, TD
This win, their first in three games, as well as their first against the Bills in two years, marks Bill Belichick's 300th in his head coaching career. This would end up being the Patriots' only win at home this season.
Week 8: at Miami Dolphins
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Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
MIA – Cedrick Wilson Jr. 1-yard pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Jason Sanders kick), 6:10. Dolphins 14–7. Drive: 14 plays, 53 yard, 7:25.
MIA – Jason Sanders 30-yard field goal, 0:26. Dolphins 17–7. Drive: 8 plays, 28 yards, 1:22.
Third quarter
NE – Chad Ryland 38-yard field goal, 12:45. Dolphins 17–10. Drive: 4 plays, 1 yard, 2:10.
MIA – Raheem Mostert 1-yard run (Jason Sanders kick), 7:35. Dolphins 24–10. Drive: 9 plays, 77 yards, 5:10.
Fourth quarter
NE – JuJu Smith-Schuster 3-yard pass from Mac Jones (Chad Ryland kick), 8:30. Dolphins 24–17. Drive: 13 plays, 81 yards, 5:17.
MIA – Jaylen Waddle 31-yard pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Jason Sanders kick), 2:43. Dolphins 31–17. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:47.
Top passers
MIA – Mac Jones – 19/29, 161 yards, 2 TD, INT
NE – Tua Tagovailoa – 30/45, 324 yards, 3 TD, INT
Top rushers
Top receivers
NE – Demario Douglas – 5 receptions, 25 yards
MIA – Tyreek Hill – 8 receptions, 112 yards, TD
For the second time in three years, the Patriots got swept by the Dolphins.
Week 9: vs. Washington Commanders
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Week 9: Washington Commanders at New England Patriots – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Commanders
3
7
10 0 20
Patriots
0
14
3 0 17
at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts
Game information
First quarter
WAS – Joey Slye 37-yard field goal, 3:14. Commanders 3–0. Drive: 9 plays, 42 yards, 5:20.
Second quarter
Third quarter
NE – Chad Ryland 43-yard field goal, 10:14. Patriots 17–10. Drive: 12 plays, 51 yards, 4:46.
WAS – Jahan Dotson 33-yard pass from Sam Howell (Joey Slye kick), 6:51. Tied 17–17. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:23.
WAS – Joey Slye 30-yard field goal, 1:49. Commanders 20–17. Drive: 8 plays, 65 yards, 2:50.
Fourth quarter
Top passers
WAS – Sam Howell – 29/45, 325 yards, TD, INT
NE – Mac Jones – 24/44, 240 yards, TD, INT
Top rushers
WAS – Brian Robinson Jr. – 18 rushes, 63 yards, TD
NE – Rhamondre Stevenson – 9 rushes, 87 yards, TD
Top receivers
This was the Patriots' first loss to Washington since 2003, and their first home loss to them since 1996.
Week 10: vs. Indianapolis Colts
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NFL Germany games
Game information
First quarter
NE – Chad Ryland 37-yard field goal, 8:11. Patriots 3–0. Drive: 13 plays, 61 yards, 6:49.
IND – Jonathan Taylor 1-yard run (Matt Gay kick), 0:58. Colts 7–3. Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 7:13.
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
NE – Chad Ryland 24-yard field goal, 12:44. Colts 7–6. Drive: 15 plays, 89 yards, 8:04.
IND – Matt Gay 51-yard field goal, 8:54. Colts 10–6. Drive: 7 plays, 20 yards, 3:50.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
This was the Patriots' first-ever regular season game in Germany and were the designated home team; this was their first "home" loss to the Colts since 2006.
Week 12: at New York Giants
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Week 12: New England Patriots at New York Giants – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Patriots
0
0
7 0 7
Giants
0
7
0 3 10
at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
Date : November 26Game time : 1:00 p.m. ESTGame weather : Mostly cloudy, 43 °F (6 °C)Game attendance : 82,211Referee : Scott NovakTV announcers (Fox) : Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma and Shannon SpakeRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
NYG – Randy Bullock 42-yard field goal, 8:10. Giants 10–7. Drive: 7 plays, 8 yards, 4:21.
Top passers
NE – Mac Jones – 12/21, 89 yards, 2 INT
NYG – Tommy DeVito – 17/25, 191 yards, TD
Top rushers
NE – Rhamondre Stevenson – 21 rushes, 98 yards, TD
NYG – Saquon Barkley – 12 rushes, 46 yards
Top receivers
This was the Patriots' first road loss to the Giants since 1987. Chad Ryland missed a game-tying field goal with 6 seconds left to seal the defeat. This would also be the last time that Mac Jones would serve as the starting quarterback of the Patriots.
Week 13: vs. Los Angeles Chargers
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Week 13: Los Angeles Chargers at New England Patriots – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Chargers
0
6
0 0 6
Patriots
0
0
0 0 0
at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts
Date : December 3Game time : 1:00 p.m. ESTGame weather : Rain, 44 °F (7 °C)Game attendance : 64,628Referee : Bill VinovichTV announcers (CBS) : Spero Dedes, Adam Archuleta and Aditi KinkhabwalaRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
LAC – Cameron Dicker 38-yard field goal, 9:09. Chargers 3–0. Drive: 7 plays, 27 yards, 2:26.
LAC – Cameron Dicker 38-yard field goal, 0:44. Chargers 6–0. Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 0:50.
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
The Patriots fell to 2–10, securing their first season with 10 or more losses since 2000 , which was Belichick's first season coaching the team. This was the Patriots' first five-game losing streak since 1995 . Plus, this was the first time in franchise history that the Patriots were shut out at home twice in a season. Also, the Patriots became the first team since the 1938 Cardinals to allow 10 or fewer points in three consecutive games and lose all of them.[ 95]
Week 14: at Pittsburgh Steelers
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Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
NE – Hunter Henry 7-yard pass from Bailey Zappe (Chad Ryland kick), 14:14. Patriots 14–3. Drive: 2 plays, 11 yards, 0:33.
NE – Hunter Henry 24-yard pass from Bailey Zappe (Chad Ryland kick), 7:38. Patriots 21–3. Drive: 4 plays, 59 yards, 2:10.
PIT – Diontae Johnson 25-yard pass from Mitchell Trubisky (Chris Boswell kick), 2:50. Patriots 21–10. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:48.
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
PIT – Mitchell Trubisky 1-yard run (Mitchell Trubisky–Pat Freiermuth pass), 11:44. Patriots 21–18. Drive: 4 plays, 26 yards, 1:39.
Top passers
NE – Bailey Zappe – 19/28, 240 yards, 3 TD, INT
PIT – Mitchell Trubisky – 22/35, 190 yards, TD, INT
Top rushers
NE – Ezekiel Elliott – 22 rushes, 68 yards
PIT – Mitchell Trubisky – 8 rushes, 30 yards, TD
Top receivers
NE – Ezekiel Elliott – 7 receptions, 72 yards, TD
PIT – George Pickens – 5 receptions, 19 yards
This win snapped the Patriots' five-game losing streak. On top of that, the Patriots scored more points in this game than in their previous three games combined. However, the Patriots were eliminated from postseason contention when the Bengals defeated the Colts the following Sunday.[ 96]
Week 15: vs. Kansas City Chiefs
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Week 15: Kansas City Chiefs at New England Patriots – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Chiefs
7
7
13 0 27
Patriots
0
10
0 7 17
at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
NE – Hunter Henry 16-yard pass from Bailey Zappe (Chad Ryland kick), 7:09. Tied 7–7. Drive: 10 plays, 61 yards, 5:47.
NE – Chad Ryland 25-yard field goal, 4:47. Patriots 10–7. Drive: 4 plays, 1 yard, 2:10.
KC – Jerick McKinnon 8-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick), 0:35. Chiefs 14–10. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 4:12.
Third quarter
KC – Harrison Butker 29-yard field goal, 10:29. Chiefs 17–10. Drive: 11 plays, 64 yards, 4:31.
KC – Clyde Edwards-Helaire 6-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick), 9:22. Chiefs 24–10. Drive: 2 plays, 7 yards, 0:49.
KC – Harrison Butker 54-yard field goal, 3:40. Chiefs 27–10. Drive: 6 plays, 39 yards, 2:53.
Fourth quarter
NE – Kevin Harris 18-yard run (Chad Ryland kick), 8:24. Chiefs 27–17. Drive: 2 plays, 29 yards, 0:44.
Top passers
KC – Patrick Mahomes – 27/37, 305 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
NE – Bailey Zappe – 23/31, 180 yards, TD, INT
Top rushers
KC – Clyde Edwards-Helaire – 13 rushes, 37 yards
NE – Ezekiel Elliott – 11 rushes, 25 yards
Top receivers
KC – Rashee Rice – 9 receptions, 91 yards, TD
NE – Hunter Henry – 7 receptions, 66 yards, TD
Week 16: at Denver Broncos
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Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
NE – Chad Ryland 33-yard field goal, 13:30. Broncos 7–3. Drive: 13 plays, 61 yards, 6:45.
Third quarter
NE – Ezekiel Elliott 15-yard pass from Bailey Zappe (kick failed), 9:54. Patriots 9–7. Drive: 5 plays, 70 yards, 2:56.
NE – Mike Gesicki 11-yard pass from Bailey Zappe (Chad Ryland kick), 1:34. Patriots 16–7. Drive: 5 plays, 42 yards, 2:54.
NE – Cody Davis 1-yard fumble return (Chad Ryland kick), 1:28. Patriots 23–7.
Fourth quarter
DEN – Lucas Krull 3-yard pass from Russell Wilson (Russell Wilson–Brandon Johnson pass), 8:33. Patriots 23–15. Drive: 9 plays, 83 yards, 4:38.
DEN – Brandon Johnson 21-yard pass from Russell Wilson (Russell Wilson–Javonte Williams pass), 2:53. Tied 23–23. Drive: 11 plays, 78 yards, 3:40.
NE – Chad Ryland 56-yard field goal, 0:07. Patriots 26–23. Drive: 7 plays, 43 yards, 0:56.
Top passers
NE – Bailey Zappe – 25/33, 256 yards, 2 TD
DEN – Russell Wilson – 25/37, 238 yards, 2 TD
Top rushers
NE – Ezekiel Elliot – 12 rushes, 27 yards
DEN – Jaleel McLaughlin – 6 rushes, 37 yards
Top receivers
This victory over Denver marked Bill Belichick 's final win as head coach of the New England Patriots, and possibly the last win of his coaching career.
Week 17: at Buffalo Bills
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Week 17: New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Patriots
7
7
0 7 21
Bills
13
7
7 0 27
at Highmark Stadium , Orchard Park, New York
Date : December 31Game time : 1:00 p.m. ESTGame weather : Cloudy, 35 °F (2 °C)Game attendance : 70,772Referee : Alan Eck TV announcers (CBS) : Kevin Harlan, Trent Green and Melanie CollinsRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
NE – Jalen Reagor 98-yard kickoff return (Chad Ryland kick), 14:48. Patriots 7–0. Drive: 0 plays, 0 yards, 0:12.
BUF – Tyler Bass 35-yard field goal, 12:07. Patriots 7–3. Drive: 4 plays, 4 yards, 0:53.
BUF – Josh Allen 1-yard run (Tyler Bass kick), 6:37. Bills 10–7. Drive: 4 plays, 14 yards, 1:57.
BUF – Tyler Bass 24-yard field goal, 2:16. Bills 13–7. Drive: 7 plays, 24 yards, 3:35.
Second quarter
BUF – Rasul Douglas 40-yard interception return (Tyler Bass kick), 12:36. Bills 20–7.
NE – Bailey Zappe 17-yard run (Chad Ryland kick), 9:44. Bills 20–14. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:52.
Third quarter
BUF – Josh Allen 1-yard run (Tyler Bass kick), 10:42. Bills 27–14. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:18.
Fourth quarter
NE – Ezekiel Elliott 6-yard run (Chad Ryland kick), 11:01. Bills 27–21. Drive: 7 plays, 84 yards, 3:09.
Top passers
NE – Bailey Zappe – 16/26, 209 yards, 3 INT
BUF – Josh Allen – 15/30, 169 yards, INT
Top rushers
NE – Ezekiel Elliot – 14 rushes, 39 yards, TD
BUF – James Cook – 16 rushes, 48 yards
Top receivers
This was the second time in three seasons these teams split the series. With the loss, the Patriots fell to 4–12, setting a new record for most losses under Robert Kraft's ownership, and the most losses under Bill Belichick , and their most losses since 1992 . Also, the loss meant that the Patriots would finish last in the AFC East for the first time since 2000 .
Week 18: vs. New York Jets
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Week 18: New York Jets at New England Patriots – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Jets
3
3
0 11 17
Patriots
0
3
0 0 3
at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts
Game information
First quarter
NYJ – Greg Zuerlein 21-yard field goal, 2:04. Jets 3–0. Drive: 10 plays, 35 yards, 5:16.
Second quarter
NE – Chad Ryland 30-yard field goal, 9:32. Tied 3–3. Drive: 10 plays, 50 yards, 5:09.
NYJ – Greg Zuerlein 40-yard field goal, 6:07. Jets 6–3. Drive: 8 plays, 56 yards, 3:25.
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
NYJ – Greg Zuerlein 33-yard field goal, 8:08. Jets 9–3. Drive: 8 plays, 30 yards, 4:09.
NYJ – Breece Hall 50-yard run (Breece Hall run), 1:47. Jets 17–3. Drive: 2 plays, 53 yards, 0:16.
Top passers
Top rushers
NYJ – Breece Hall – 37 rushes, 178 yards, TD
NE – Ezekiel Elliott – 13 rushes, 54 yards
Top receivers
NYJ – Garrett Wilson – 2 receptions, 34 yards
NE – Ezekiel Elliott – 5 receptions, 27 yards
This was the Patriots' first loss to the Jets since 2015, and their first home loss to them since the 2010 playoffs .[ 97] With this loss, they finished with the worst record in the AFC. This was also Bill Belichick’s final game with New England, as he and the Patriots mutually agreed to part ways a couple of days afterwards.[ 98]