2017 New England Patriots season explained

Team:New England Patriots
Year:2017
Record:13–3
Division Place:1st AFC East
Coach:Bill Belichick
Owner:Robert Kraft
Stadium:Gillette Stadium
Playoffs:Won Divisional Playoffs
(vs. Titans) 35–14
Won AFC Championship
(vs. Jaguars) 24–20
Lost Super Bowl LII
(vs. Eagles) 33–41
Mvp:Tom Brady
Roy:Deatrich Wise Jr.
Shortnavlink:Patriots seasons

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.

The Patriots entered the season as the defending champions of Super Bowl LI.[1] They failed to match their 14–2 record from last season with their Week 14 loss to the Miami Dolphins.[2] Despite that, in Week 15, the Patriots secured their 9th consecutive AFC East title, their 15th of the last 17 seasons, with their victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.[3] With their win over the Buffalo Bills in week 16, the Patriots obtained their 8th consecutive 12-or-more win season stretching all the way from 2010, an NFL record.[4] Their Week 17 victory over the New York Jets clinched their top seed in the AFC for the second straight year, thus giving the Patriots home-field advantage throughout the entire AFC playoffs for the second year in a row.[5]

The Patriots defeated the Tennessee Titans in the divisional round 35–14, and the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC Championship game 24–20, claiming their second consecutive AFC title.[6] This was their seventh consecutive AFC Championship appearance, adding onto their record from the previous year.[7] The win also made Tom Brady the oldest quarterback (40 years, 163 days) to win a playoff game, surpassing Brett Favre for the record.[8] It was also the second time they advanced to the Super Bowl two consecutive seasons, the first being 2004. They faced the Philadelphia Eagles in a rematch of Super Bowl XXXIX. This also made the Patriots the only team in NFL history to appear in ten Super Bowls, and gave the Patriots a chance to repeat as Super Bowl Champions for the second time in franchise history, and for the first time since 2004. In addition, they had the chance to tie the Pittsburgh Steelers for the record of most Super Bowl wins by a team in NFL history with 6. However, due to a late strip-sack of Brady by Brandon Graham and a failed Hail Mary pass, the Eagles defeated the Patriots in Super Bowl LII by 41–33, ending the Patriots chance at a sixth Super Bowl title and resulting in their first Super Bowl loss since 2011. The loss prevented the Patriots from repeating their three-in-four Super Bowl run that they managed from 2001 to 2004. Also with the loss, the Patriots tied the NFL record for most Super Bowl losses with five, and made them the fifth defending Super Bowl champion to lose the next year's game, after the 1978 Dallas Cowboys, the 1983 Washington Redskins, the 1997 Green Bay Packers, and the 2014 Seattle Seahawks.[9] They would later be joined by the 2020 Kansas City Chiefs.

Coaching changes

Departures

February 20: Long time Patriots coach, Brian Daboll, was named as the offensive coordinator for the University of Alabama football team after serving as the Patriots tight ends coach for three years.[10]

Promotions

February 27: After serving as a Patriots coaching assistant for 2 years, Nick Caley was named as the Patriots tight ends coach, replacing former Patriots tight ends coach Brian Daboll for the job.[11]

Roster changes

Free agents

Unrestricted

Position Player 2017 Team Date signed Contract
March 10, 2017[12] three years, $21 million[13]
May 17, 2017[14] one year, $2.8 million
RB April 5, 2017[15] one year, $775,000[16]
New England Patriots March 9, 2017[17] two years, $12 million
New England Patriots March 6, 2017[18] two years, $2.85 million
May 10, 2017[19] one year, $1.5 million
New England Patriots March 9, 2017[20] four years, $17 million
New England Patriots March 15, 2017[21] four years, $43.5 million
Philadelphia Eagles March 28, 2017[22] two years, $4.8 million[23] [24]
March 9, 2017[25] one year, $2.5 million
March 10, 2017[26] three years, $30 million
TE
DE/OLB Indianapolis Colts March 10, 2017[27] three years, $25.5 million[28]

Restricted

Position Player 2017 Team Date signed Contract
New England Patriots April 18, 2017[29] assigned tender (first-round) on March 7, 2017 ($3.91 million)[30]
New England Patriots April 10, 2017[31] assigned tender (original-round) on March 7, 2017 ($1.797 million)[32]
New England Patriots March 9, 2017[33] one year, $540,000

Exclusive-Rights

Position Player 2017 Team Date signed Contract
New England Patriots March 16, 2017[34] assigned tender on March 7,[35] one year, $615,000[36]
New England Patriots April 11, 2017[37] assigned tender on March 8, one year, $615,000[38]
New England Patriots April 18, 2017[39] assigned tender on March 7, one year, $540,000[40]

Signings

Position Player Previous team Date signed Contract
January 19, 2017[41] future contract
March 10, 2017[42] [43] five years, $65 million[44]
March 11, 2017[45] four years, $13.4 million[46]
March 14, 2017[47] one year, $3.15 million[48]
RBBuffalo Bills April 24, 2017[49] two years, $6.4 million
May 2, 2017[50] claimed off waivers
May 18, 2017[51] one year, $615,000[52]
WR New England Patriots May 21, 2017[53] one year, $540,000[54]
WR May 24, 2017[55] one year, $980,000[56]
June 21, 2017[57] two years, $5 million
July 26, 2017[58] one year, $465,000[59]
WR July 27, 2017[60] one year, $540,000[61]
WR July 30, 2017[62] one year, $465,000[63]
DE August 28, 2017[64] one year, $465,000[65]
DE August 28, 2017 one year, $465,000[66]
RB New England Patriots Re-signed September 4, 2017[67] one year, $775,000
November 1, 2017[68] three years, $4,441,470[69]
DE November 7, 2017[70] one year, $990,000[71]
TE Green Bay Packers November 9, 2017 two years, $14 million[72]
DE Buffalo Bills November 21, 2017[73] two years, $1,020,000[74]
LB Baltimore Ravens November 28, 2017[75] two years, $1,170,000[76]
Baltimore Ravens November 28, 2017 one year, $465,000[77]
LB Jacksonville Jaguars Re-signed December 6, 2017[78] one year, $775,000[79]
WR Cleveland Browns December 12, 2017[80] two years, $2.4 million[81]
DE Ricky Jean Francois New England Patriots Re-signed December 13, 2017[82] one year, $900,000[83]
December 26, 2017[84] one year, $1,000,000[85]
WR New England Patriots Re-signed January 17, 2017 one year, $225,000[86]
Indicates that the player was a free agent at the end of his respective team's season.

Departures

Position Player Notes
Released March 3, 2017[87]
Waived March 20, 2017[88]
Waived April 18, 2017[89]
Released May 12, 2017[90]
TE Released May 17, 2017[91]
OG Released May 18, 2017
Released May 24, 2017[92]
Waived June 5, 2017
WR Released June 22, 2017[93]
OG Released July 20, 2017[94]
WR Retired July 25, 2017[95]
OLB/DE Retired July 30, 2017[96]
Released August 11, 2017[97]
DE Released August 26, 2017[98]
DE Released August 27, 2017[99]
TE
OLB Released August 29, 2017[100]
Released September 1, 2017[101]
TE
OT
OG
DE
OLB
WR Released September 2, 2017
WR
OLB
RB
CB
OT
CB
OG
SS
WR
FS
DE
WR
TE
DE
RB
OGTed Karras
C
DT
DT
CB
WR
OT
DE Geneo Grissom Waived November 9, 2017[102]
DE Released November 21, 2017[103]
DE Released December 2, 2017[104]
OG Jason King Released December 2, 2017[105]
WR Released December 13, 2017
OLB Jonathan Freeny Released December 13, 2017[106]
OLB Waived December 26, 2017[107]

Trades

Draft

See main article: 2017 NFL draft.

Notes

Draft pick year ! style=""
Round Overall Team Received
2017 1 Received wide receiver Brandin Cooks and the Saints' fourth-round selection (No. 118 overall).
3 103
2017 2 Received Carolina's third-round selection (No. 72 overall) and defensive end Kony Ealy[124]
2017 3 Received Tennessee's third-round selection (No. 83 overall) and Tennessee's fourth-round selection (No. 124 overall)[125]
6 200
2016 5 Received Seattle's 2017 fourth-round selection (No. 131 overall) and Seattle's 2016 seventh-round selection (No. 225 overall)[126]
7
2017 4 Received Indianapolis's sixth-round selection (No. 200) and tight end Dwayne Allen.
Received Cleveland's third-round compensatory selection (No. 103 overall)[127]
2017 5 Received linebacker Barkevious Mingo[128]
Received Denver's fifth-round selection (No. 163 overall)[129]
2017 5 Received tight end James O'Shaughnessy and Kansas City's sixth-round compensatory selection (No. 216 overall)
2017 3 Received Detroit's third-round selection (No. 85 overall)[130]
4 124
6 Received linebacker Kyle Van Noy and the Lions' seventh-round selection (No. 239 overall)
7 Received tight end Michael Williams.[131]
2017 6 Received Dallas's sixth-round selection (No. 211)[132]
7 239

Undrafted free agents

2017 New England Patriots Undrafted Free Agents
Player Position College Date signed
May 5, 2017[133]
DT
Iowa
Arkansas
WR Arkansas
OT Vanderbilt
Purdue
LBBYU
CB
OT
FS Utah
SSMinnesota
Tennessee
TE May 18, 2017
CB June 5, 2017[134]
DE August 11, 2017
Mikey BartDENorth CarolinaAugust 28, 2017
Christian KuntzLBDuquesne
Dennis McCarthyQBBoston College
Nick UsherDEUTEP
Made regular season roster

Suspensions

Injuries

Rosters

Opening training camp

As of the Patriots' first training camp practice at Gillette Stadium on July 27, they had the NFL maximum of 90 players signed.

Final

Preseason

WeekDateOpponentResultRecordGame siteNFL.com
recap
1Jacksonville JaguarsL 24–310–1Gillette StadiumRecap
2at Houston TexansL 23–270–2NRG StadiumRecap
3at Detroit LionsW 30–281–2Ford FieldRecap
4New York GiantsL 38–401–3Gillette StadiumRecap

Regular season

Schedule

WeekDateOpponentResultRecordGame siteNFL.com
recap
1September 7Kansas City ChiefsL 27–420–1Gillette StadiumRecap
2September 17at New Orleans SaintsW 36–201–1Mercedes-Benz SuperdomeRecap
3September 24Houston TexansW 36–332–1Gillette StadiumRecap
4October 1Carolina PanthersL 30–332–2Gillette StadiumRecap
5at Tampa Bay BuccaneersW 19–143–2Raymond James StadiumRecap
6October 15at New York JetsW 24–174–2MetLife StadiumRecap
7October 22Atlanta FalconsW 23–75–2Gillette StadiumRecap
8October 29Los Angeles ChargersW 21–136–2Gillette StadiumRecap
9Bye
10November 12at Denver BroncosW 41–167–2Sports Authority Field at Mile HighRecap
11November 19at Oakland RaidersW 33–88–2Recap
12November 26Miami DolphinsW 35–179–2Gillette StadiumRecap
13December 3at Buffalo BillsW 23–310–2New Era FieldRecap
14at Miami DolphinsL 20–2710–3Hard Rock StadiumRecap
15December 17at Pittsburgh SteelersW 27–2411–3Heinz FieldRecap
16December 24Buffalo BillsW 37–1612–3Gillette StadiumRecap
17December 31New York JetsW 26–613–3Gillette StadiumRecap
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

Week 1: vs. Kansas City Chiefs

NFL Kickoff Game

The Patriots started their season at home on Thursday, September 7 as the defending Super Bowl champion. They would strike first in the first quarter when Mike Gillislee ran for a 2-yard touchdown for a 7–0 lead. The Chiefs however tied it later on in the quarter at 7–7 when Alex Smith found Demetrius Harris on a 7-yard pass. In the second quarter, the Pats moved ahead by double digits as Stephen Gostkowski kicked a 25-yard field goal followed up by Gillislee running for another 2-yard touchdown to make the score 10–7 and increased it to 17–7. The Chiefs came within 3 before halftime when Smith found Kareem Hunt on a 3-yard pass for a 17–14 game.

In the third quarter, the Chiefs took the lead as Smith found Tyreek Hill on a 75-yard pass to make it 21–17. Though the Pats moved back into the lead when Gillislee ran for a 1-yard touchdown to make it 24–21. They then closed out the quarter with a 27–21 lead when Gostowski kicked a 32-yard field goal. In the fourth quarter, it was all Chiefs. It all started with Smith finding Hunt again this time on a 78-yard pass to retake the lead 28–27. This was followed by Hunt's 4-yard run for a touchdown to make it 35–27. Finally, they closed the scoring of the game with Charcandrick West's 21-yard run for a touchdown for the final score of 42–27.[147]

This game was the Chiefs' first win in Foxborough since 1990.[148] Additionally, the Patriots defense allowed 537 total yards which is the most yardage ever given up by a Bill Belichick team during a single game as the Patriots began 0–1 for the first time since 2014.[149]

Week 2: at New Orleans Saints

The Patriots rebounded from their opening week loss by establishing an early insurmountable lead against the New Orleans Saints in their week 2 matchup for their first visit to Mercedes-Benz Superdome since the Saints' Super Bowl winning 2009 season. Brandin Cooks returned to the Bayou while the controversy for the Saints was around backs Adrian Peterson and Mark Ingram II competing for touches. (Alvin Kamara, who would go on to win 2017 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, was not yet getting significant playing time in week 2.) Peterson would later be shipped to the Cardinals in an ironic turn of events for Chris Johnson. Tom Brady completed three first-quarter touchdown passes to Rex Burkhead, Rob Gronkowski, and Chris Hogan. The three touchdowns marked a personal record for Brady, who had never in his career had so many scores in the first quarter of any game.[150] Mike Gillislee added a running touchdown in the second quarter, and the Patriots played a conservative second half to seal the 36–20 victory. This would be the only home loss the Saints would have this season. Grownkowski injured his groin in the third quarter, causing him to leave the game.[151]

Week 3: vs. Houston Texans

The week 3 matchup vs. the Texans proved to be a greater challenge for the Patriots than the Saints had been in week 2. The Patriots scored first on a 7-play drive ending with a Tom Brady 5-yard throw to Rob Gronkowski, who was playing with a groin injury that took him out of the previous week's game. The game would progress through seven lead changes, as Texans rookie quarterback Deshaun Watson would go drive-for-drive against Brady. Watson threw two touchdowns, one of which to his tight end Ryan Griffin, who attended college in New England at UConn. Two field goals late in the game would give the Texans their final lead at 33–28. With less than 2:25 remaining in the game, Brady led the Patriots on a frantic 8-play 71-yard drive that culminated in a 25-yard reception by Brandin Cooks to give the Patriots the 36–33 win.[152]

Week 4: vs. Carolina Panthers

The Patriots' third game at home this season was their second loss of the season. Tom Brady's attempted comeback in the fourth quarter was not enough to beat Cam Newton and the Panthers as Carolina upset New England 33–30 with a last second 48-yard field goal courtesy of Graham Gano. At the end of Week 4, the Patriots' defense was ranked last in the entire NFL.[153] In this rematch of Super Bowl XXXVIII, this was the second consecutive time, after the 2013 season, that the Pats lost a heartbreaker to Cam Newton. This was the last time the Patriots lost a home game until Week 14 of 2019.

With the loss, the Pats fell to 2–2. Brady's record against the Panthers overall also fell to 2–3.

Week 5: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

For the first time since 2009, the Patriots wore an all-white ensemble for this game, against the Buccaneers.[154] For the first time this season, the Patriots were held to just a single touchdown on offense. Buccaneers place kicker Nick Folk missed all three field goal attempts in this game, which proved fatal to any chance they had at a comeback. After the conclusion of Week 5, the Patriots claimed a share in a three-way tie for the division lead. Star tight-end Rob Gronkowski did not play in the game, after being listed on the injury report for suffering from a thigh injury suffered at practice the previous day.[155]

Week 6: at New York Jets

Another interesting chapter was added to the Patriots-Jets rivalry at MetLife. With this victory over the Jets, quarterback Tom Brady earned his 187th regular season win. Brady surpassed Brett Favre and Peyton Manning as the NFL's sole all-time leader in regular season wins.[156] While missing two key components of their defensive secondary, the Patriots were able to overcome a two touchdown deficit in the first half and were able to hold on to secure the victory on a final drive surge from the Jets. Star tight end Rob Gronkowski made his return to the lineup, and contributed two touchdowns as well as several other key catches in the victory. This game also marked the first time since Week 1 that Brady did not throw for 300 yards.

During this game, in the 4th quarter, a controversial play caused a Jets touchdown to be reversed by official review when it was found that Jets tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins juggled the ball after being hit, resulting in a fumble, and didn't regain control until he was out of bounds which, by rule, is enforced as a turnover and a touchback.

Week 7: vs. Atlanta Falcons

For the first time since Week 3 of last season, the Patriots wore their all-blue Color Rush uniforms, for this Super Bowl LI rematch. The Patriots defense, for the first time this season, were able to hold an opposing quarterback under 300 passing yards, with Matt Ryan only logging 233. The defense also made key stops, including blocking a field goal, stopping the Falcons in the red zone resulting in a missed field goal, and stopping Atlanta on a 4th down attempt from the 1-yard line. During the game, an extremely dense fog covered the stadium for most of the contest, resulting in the television broadcast being forced to use their on-field cameras much more than normal. As the Chiefs had lost to Oakland on Thursday Night Football, the Patriots' win against the Falcons moved them into a three-way tie for the best record in the AFC with the Chiefs and Steelers.

Week 8: vs. Los Angeles Chargers

In their last game before the bye week, the Patriots took on the Los Angeles Chargers at home. The teams traded punts on the opening two possessions. The Chargers scored first on an 87-yard run by Melvin Gordon, matching a 56-year old Chargers record. With the next drive, the Patriots scored on a 2-yard pass to Rob Gronkowski at the start of the second quarter. Later in the second quarter, the Chargers returner Travis Benjamin caught a Ryan Allen punt at his own 8-yard line and ran backwards into his own endzone in an attempt to evade the Patriots coverage team. The resulting safety by Brandon King gave the Patriots their first lead at 9–7, and the Patriots would never trail again, kicking four field goals, and holding off a late-game surge by the Chargers to preserve a 21–13 win.

The game was notable for the performances by Patriots running backs. Heavy rain slowed down the long passing game, so short passes to the running backs dominated the Patriots offensive game plan. Running backs James White and Rex Burkhead led the Patriots in receiving with 85 yards and 68 yards respectively, mostly on yards after catch. Fellow running back Dion Lewis led the Patriots in ground yardage for the fourth straight week, with Mike Gillislee also contributing to key short-yardage situations.

With the win, the Patriots entered the bye week and improved to 6–2. A few days after this, the Patriots sent backup QB Jimmy Garoppolo to the San Francisco 49ers for a second-round draft pick. Garoppolo led the 49ers to five consecutive wins after replacing C. J. Beathard.

Week 10: at Denver Broncos

The Patriots usually play very well coming off of a bye week[157] and 2017 was no exception. The Patriots opened the game with a 3-and-out, but on the ensuing punt, Denver returner Isaiah McKenzie muffed the return, and it was recovered by the Patriots. Brady capitalized quickly, as two quick completions to Rex Burkhead gave the Pats the lead at 12:43 in the first quarter, a lead they would not relinquish. The Broncos answered with a field goal, and on the ensuing kickoff, Pats special teams came through again with a Dion Lewis kick return for a touchdown. The Broncos added a second field goal in the first quarter, while the Patriots responded with one of their own at the start of the second quarter. The Broncos next drive stalled out short of midfield, and Burkhead found a hole in the line to block the Riley Dixon punt, once again giving the Patriots good field position. The Patriots and Broncos traded field goals, and the Patriots closed out the first half with a Brady-to-Dwayne Allen touchdown, his first reception of the season. The Broncos only sustained touchdown drive came at the start of the second half, ending in a Brock Osweiler-to-Demaryius Thomas seven-yard pass. Two more touchdowns by the Patriots (a run by Lewis and a reception by James White) would seal the deal, with Brady taking a rest at the end of the game to give new acquisition Brian Hoyer some game-time reps.

For his performance, Brady was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week, his third this season and the 30th of his career. In addition, running back Dion Lewis also earned honors, receiving the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week award.

Week 11: at Oakland Raiders

NFL International SeriesTom Brady became the first player to pass for 300 yards in three different countries: USA, Mexico, and the United Kingdom.[158]

Week 13: at Buffalo Bills

Rob Gronkowski was suspended for one game after a late hit on Bills defensive back Tre'Davious White.

Week 14: at Miami Dolphins

The Pats' 14-game road win streak ended in Miami, the same place where they suffered their last regular season road loss on January 3, 2016. Rob Gronkowski missed this game due to suspension.

Week 15: at Pittsburgh Steelers

The return of Rob Gronkowski, and a late-game interception resulted in the Patriots defeating the Steelers. The Pats won the AFC East for the 9th straight year. The Patriots trailed 24–16 at the end of the third quarter. They scored on a 46-yard field goal with 4:00 left in the game to pull within 24–19. Then, with 56 seconds remaining, Dion Lewis scored on an 8-yard run and the Patriots added a two-point conversion to go ahead 27–24.

JuJu Smith-Schuster set the Steelers up deep in Patriots territory with a 69-yard reception from Ben Roethlisberger. It looked like Pittsburgh regained the lead on a 10-yard touchdown pass from Roethlisberger to tight end Jesse James. However, the play was overturned and the Steelers couldn't find the end zone. The game ended on a Roethlisberger interception. With this win, the Patriots improved to 11–3 and clinched the AFC East division title for the 9th consecutive season.

Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown left in the first half with a bruised calf. He was taken to the hospital and didn't return.

Week 16: vs. Buffalo Bills

Tom Brady passed for a pair of touchdowns and the New England Patriots stayed on track to claim home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs with a 37–16 win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday and also with the Jacksonville Jaguars losing late in the day, the Patriots clinched a first round bye for the 8th consecutive season.

Dion Lewis caught a touchdown pass and rushed for a 4-yard score. He carried 24 times for career-high 129 yards. It was just his second-career 100-yard game. Mike Gillislee (former Bill himself), active for the first time in six games, added a 1-yard rushing touchdown.

Week 17: vs. New York Jets

With the win, the New England Patriots gained the #1 seed and home-field advantage throughout the entire AFC playoffs for the second year in a row.

Standings

Conference

Postseason

See also: 2017–18 NFL playoffs.

Playoff roundDateOpponent (seed)ResultRecordGame siteNFL.com
recap
Wild CardFirst-round bye
DivisionalTennessee Titans (5)W 35–141–0Gillette StadiumRecap
AFC ChampionshipJanuary 21, 2018Jacksonville Jaguars (3)W 24–202–0Gillette StadiumRecap
Super Bowl LIIFebruary 4, 2018vs. Philadelphia Eagles (N1)L 33–412–1U.S. Bank StadiumRecap

AFC Divisional Playoffs: vs. (5) Tennessee Titans

The Patriots set a club playoff record by sacking Marcus Mariota eight times for their second win in three career playoff matches with the Titans franchise. The Patriots held Titans RB Derrick Henry to only 28 yards on 12 carries the week after he went for 156 yds against the Chiefs. This marked the third playoff meeting between the two clubs, the first since 2003, with the Patriots now holding a 2–1 advantage. They split the first two meetings, both in the divisional round, including the first game against the Titans' predecessor, the Houston Oilers.

AFC Championship: vs. (3) Jacksonville Jaguars

This marked the fifth playoff meeting between the two clubs with the Patriots now holding a 4–1 advantage. This was their second meeting in the AFC Championship game, the Patriots winning in 1996 as well.

The Pats overall record improved to 15–3.

Super Bowl LII: vs. (N1) Philadelphia Eagles

See also: Super Bowl LII.

With this loss, the Patriots were unable to defend their Super Bowl title from last year. The team finished the season with an overall record of 15–4. However, the 33 points scored is the most ever by a team that lost the Super Bowl (since surpassed by the Eagles in Super Bowl LVII with 35). Tom Brady is also the first quarterback ever to throw for over 500 yards and lose the Super Bowl. His personal Super Bowl record dropped to 5–3. His record against the NFC East in Super Bowls also dropped to 1–3.

The Patriots, however, became the first team to appear in and play in 10 Super Bowls. But, despite the fact that they are still tied with the Cowboys and 49ers for 5 franchise wins, this loss tied them with the Broncos for most Super Bowls lost, with 5.

Statistics

Team leaders

CategoryPlayer(s)Value
Passing yards Tom Brady4,577
Passing touchdowns Tom Brady 32
Rushing yards Dion Lewis896
Rushing touchdowns Dion Lewis 6
Receptions Rob Gronkowski69
Receiving yards Rob Gronkowski 1,084
Receiving touchdowns Rob Gronkowski8
Points Stephen Gostkowski156
Kickoff return yards Dion Lewis570
Punt return yards Danny Amendola232
Tackles Devin McCourty97
Sacks Trey Flowers6.5
Forced fumbles Malcolm Butler3
Interceptions Duron Harmon4

League rankings

Offense
CategoryValue NFL rank
Total yards394.2 1st
Yards per play5.95th
Rushing yards118.1 YPG10th
Yards per rush4.211th
Passing yards276.1 YPG2nd
Yards per pass7.93rd
Total touchdowns494th
Rushing touchdowns166th
Receiving touchdowns323rd
Scoring28.6 2nd
Pass completions389/587 (.663)T–15th
Third downs82/202 (.406)10th
First downs per game24.31st
Possession average11th
Fewest sacks allowed3515th
Turnover differential+611th
Fewest penalties957th
Fewest penalty yardage8358th
Defense
CategoryValue NFL rank
Total yards366.0 YPG29th
Yards per play 5.731st
Rushing yards114.8 YPG20th
Yards per rush4.730th
Passing yards251.2 YPG30th
Yards per pass7.325th
335th
Rushing touchdowns62nd
Receiving touchdowns24T–21st
Scoring18.5 PPG5th
Pass completions367/590 (.622)17th
Third downs82/208 (.394)21st
First downs per game20.3T–25th
Sacks42T–7th
Forced fumbles9T–27th
Fumble recoveries5T–28th
Interceptions12T–18th
Fewest penalties11124th
Fewest penalty yardage1,04128th
Special teams
CategoryValue NFL rank
Kickoff returns22.2 12th
Punt returns8.2 YPR18th
Gross punting43.4 30th
Net punting41.6 YPP16th
18.9 YPR3rd
4.6 YPR4th

Awards and honors

Recipientawards
Week 2: AFC Offensive Player of the Week[159]
Week 3: AFC Offensive Player of the Week[160]
Week 3: FedEx Air Player of the Week[161]
Week 10: AFC Offensive Player of the Week[162]
November: AFC Offensive Player of the Month[163]
2017 Associated Press NFL MVP[164]
Week 11: AFC Special Teams Player of the week[165]
Week 15: AFC Offensive Player of the week[166]
Week 10: AFC Special Teams Player of the Week[167]
Week 16: AFC Offensive Player of the Week[168]
2017 New England Patriots Ron Burton Community Service Award[169]
2017 New England Patriots Ed Block Courage Award[170]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Shpigel. Ben. Patriots Mount a Comeback for the Ages to Win a Fifth Super Bowl. February 7, 2017. The New York Times. February 5, 2017.
  2. News: Hill. Rich. Patriots vs Dolphins recap: New England loses to Miami 27–20 in worst game of the year. December 11, 2017. Pats Pulpit. December 26, 2017.
  3. News: Howe. Jeff. Patriots turn in fantastic finish to knock off Steelers, clinch AFC East title. December 17, 2017. Boston Herald. December 22, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171221164405/http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/the_blitz/2017/12/patriots_turn_in_fantastic_finish_to_knock_off_steelers_clinch_afc. December 21, 2017. dead.
  4. News: McBride. Jim. Patriots reach 12 wins for NFL-record eighth straight year. December 24, 2017. The Boston Globe. December 25, 2017.
  5. News: Schrock. Joshua. Patriots Clinch No. 1 Seed, Home-Field Advantage With 26–6 Win Vs. Jets. December 31, 2017. NESN. December 31, 2017.
  6. News: Jones. Jonathan. Tom Brady and the Patriots Easily Dismantle the Titans and Advance to AFC Championship game. January 13, 2018. Sports Illustrated. January 14, 2018.
  7. News: Game Notes: Patriots advance to seventh straight conference championship game. January 14, 2018. New England Patriots. January 14, 2018.
  8. News: Tom Brady Becomes Oldest Quarterback to Win Playoff Game in NFL History. January 14, 2018. Bleacher Report. January 14, 2018.
  9. Web site: Patriots tie record for most Super Bowl losses. February 4, 2018.
  10. News: McBride. Jim. Patriots assistant Brian Daboll named offensive coordinator at Alabama. March 4, 2017. The Boston Globe. February 20, 2017.
  11. News: Volin. Ben. Patriots name Nick Caley tight ends coach. March 4, 2017. The Boston Globe. February 27, 2017.
  12. News: Former Patriots TE Martellus Bennett signing with Packers. March 10, 2017. ESPN. March 10, 2017.
  13. News: Staff. NESN. Patriots Free Agency Tracker: Where Is Each New England Player Signing. March 9, 2017. NESN. March 9, 2017.
  14. News: Patra. Kevin. LeGarrette Blount agrees to terms with Eagles. https://web.archive.org/web/20170521082629/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000809355/article/legarrette-blount-to-sign-oneyear-deal-with-eagles?campaign=fb-nf-sf79494056-sf79494056. dead. May 21, 2017. May 5, 2017. NFL.com. May 5, 2017.
  15. News: Patriots re-sign RB Brandon Bolden. April 5, 2017. Patriots.com. April 5, 2017. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20170406081752/http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/04/05/patriots-re-sign-rb-brandon-bolden. April 6, 2017. dead. mdy-all.
  16. News: Reiss. Mike. Patriots' running back corps is truly the Class of '17. April 7, 2017. ESPN. April 7, 2017.
  17. News: Grantt. Darin. Patriots sign Alan Branch to new two-year deal. March 9, 2017. NBC Sports. March 9, 2017.
  18. News: Howe. Jeff. Patriots ink new deal with fullback James Develin. March 7, 2017. Boston Herald. March 6, 2017.
  19. News: Daniels. Tim. Michael Floyd Agrees to 1-Year Contract with Vikings After Brief Patriots Stint. March 13, 2017. Bleacher Report. March 10, 2017.
  20. News: Sullivan. Tyler. Duron Harmon signs four-year deal with the New England Patriots. March 9, 2017. 247 Sports. March 9, 2017.
  21. News: Wesseling. Chris. Dont'a Hightower to remain with Patriots. March 15, 2017. NFL.com. March 15, 2017. en.
  22. News: Cox. Zach. Chris Long Signing With Eagles After One Season With Patriots. March 28, 2017. NESN. March 28, 2017. en-US.
  23. News: Cox. Zach. Chris Long Signs Two-Year Contract With Eagles After One Season With Patriots. March 28, 2017. NESN. March 28, 2017.
  24. Web site: Chris Long Contract Details, Salary Cap Breakdowns, Salaries, Bonuses Spotrac. March 29, 2017. Spotrac.
  25. News: Goldberg. Rob. BARKEVIOUS MINGO, INDIANAPOLIS COLTS REPORTEDLY AGREE TO 1-YEAR CONTRACT. March 9, 2017. Bleacher Report. March 9, 2017.
  26. News: Logan Ryan Departing Patriots, Agrees To Terms With Titans In Free Agency. March 10, 2017. NESN. March 10, 2017. en-US.
  27. News: Tasman. Kyle. Report: LB Jabaal Sheard to sign with the Indianapolis Colts. March 10, 2017. 247 Sports. March 10, 2017.
  28. Web site: Jabaal Sheard Contract Details, Salary Cap, Breakdown, Salaries, Bonuses Spotrac. April 13, 2017. Spotrac.
  29. News: Malcolm Butler Reportedly Signs Restricted Free Agent Tender With Patriots. April 18, 2017. CBS Boston. April 18, 2017.
  30. News: Rosenthal. Gregg. Patriots extend first-round tender to Malcolm Butler. March 7, 2017. NBC Sports. March 7, 2017.
  31. News: Staff. RotoWire. Patriots' Cameron Fleming: Signs ERFA tender. April 10, 2017. CBS Sports. April 10, 2017.
  32. News: Alper. Josh. Patriots tender Cameron Fleming, Matt Lengel and Justin Coleman. March 7, 2017. NBC Sports. March 7, 2017.
  33. News: Buchmasser. Bernd. Patriots re-sign backup TE Michael Williams to one-year contract. March 9, 2017. Pats Pulpit. March 9, 2017.
  34. News: Staff. RotoWire. Patriots' Justin Coleman: Inks exclusive-rights tender with Patriots. March 16, 2017. CBS Sports. March 16, 2017.
  35. News: Daniels. Mark. Patriots tender CB Justin Coleman and TE Matt Lengel. March 7, 2017. Providence Journal. March 7, 2017.
  36. Web site: Justin Coleman Contract Details, Salary Cap, Breakdown, Salaries, Bonuses Spotrac. March 19, 2017. Spotrac.
  37. News: Buchmasser. Bernd. Patriots OT Cameron Fleming and SS Brandon King sign tender sheets; DT Alan Branch officially re-signs. April 11, 2017. Pats Pulpit. April 11, 2017.
  38. Web site: Brandon King Contract Details, Salary Cap, Breakdown, Salaries, Bonuses Spotrac. March 19, 2017. Spotrac.
  39. News: Sullivan. Tyler. New England Patriots sign Matt Lengel, release Tre' Jackson. April 18, 2017. 247 Sports. April 18, 2017.
  40. Web site: Matt Lengel Contract Details, Salary Cap, Breakdown, Salaries, Bonuses Spotrac. March 19, 2017. Spotrac.
  41. News: Staff. RotoWire. Patriots' Rob Housler: Signed by Patriots. February 8, 2017. CBS Sports. January 19, 2017.
  42. News: Gantt. Darin. Stephon Gilmore heading to New England. March 9, 2017. NBC Sports. March 9, 2017.
  43. News: Cox. Zach. Stephon Gilmore Signs Patriots Contract, Expecting New Daughter On Same Day. March 10, 2017. NESN. March 10, 2017.
  44. Web site: Stephon Gilmore Contract Details, Salary Cap, Breakdown, Salaries, Bonuses Spotrac. March 19, 2017. Spotrac.
  45. News: Smith. Michael. Patriots bolster defensive line with Lawrence Guy. March 11, 2017. NBC Sports. March 11, 2017.
  46. Web site: Lawrence Guy Contract Details, Salary Cap, Breakdown, Salaries, Bonuses Spotrac. March 19, 2017. Spotrac.
  47. News: Owczarski. Jim. Patriots sign former Bengals RB Rex Burkhead. March 14, 2017. Cincinnati.com. March 14, 2017.
  48. Web site: Rex Burkhead Contract Details, Salary Cap, Breakdown, Salaries, Bonuses Spotrac. March 19, 2017. Spotrac.
  49. News: Patra. Kevin. Bills decline to match Patriots' offer for Mike Gillislee. April 24, 2017. NFL.com. April 24, 2017.
  50. News: Alper. Josh. Devin Street returns to Patriots via waiver claim. NBC Sports. May 2, 2017. May 2, 2017.
  51. News: Patriots make a series of transactions. May 18, 2017. Patriots.com. May 18, 2017. en.
  52. Web site: James Ferentz Contract Details, Salary Cap Breakdowns, Salaries, Bonuses Spotrac. Spotrac. June 9, 2017.
  53. News: Patriots sign WR DeAndrew White. May 22, 2017. Patriots.com. May 22, 2017. en.
  54. Web site: DeAndrew White Contract Details, Salary Cap Charges, Bonus Money Over The Cap. Over The Cap. June 9, 2017.
  55. News: Andrew Hawkins Announces He's Signing With Patriots. May 24, 2017. CBS Boston. May 24, 2017. en.
  56. Web site: Andrew Hawkins Contract Details, Salary Cap Breakdowns, Salaries, Bonuses Spotrac. Spotrac. July 29, 2017.
  57. News: Source: Ex-Jets LB Harris agrees to join Pats. June 21, 2017. ESPN.com. June 21, 2017.
  58. News: Buchmasser. Bernd. Patriots sign rookie DE Caleb Kidder, fill one of their vacant roster spots. July 26, 2017. Pats Pulpit. July 26, 2017. en.
  59. Web site: Caleb Kidder Contract Details, Salary Cap Charges, Bonus Money Over The Cap. Over The Cap. July 29, 2017.
  60. News: Buchmasser. Bernd. Patriots sign former Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars WR Tony Washington. July 27, 2017. Pats Pulpit. July 27, 2017. en.
  61. Web site: Tony Washington Contract Details, Salary Cap Breakdowns, Salaries, Bonuses Spotrac. Spotrac. July 29, 2017.
  62. News: Patriots Sign WR K.J. Maye. July 30, 2017. Patriots.com. July 30, 2017. en.
  63. Web site: K. J. Maye Contract Details, Salary Cap Charges, Bonus Money Over The Cap. Over The Cap. July 31, 2017.
  64. News: Dillon. Kevin. New England Patriots add three new DE/OLB undrafted rookies in Christian Kuntz, Mikey Bart, Nick Usher. August 28, 2017. MassLive. August 28, 2017.
  65. Web site: Mikey Bart Contract Details, Salary Cap Charges, Bonus Money Over The Cap. Over The Cap. September 1, 2017. en-US.
  66. Web site: Nick Usher Contract Details, Salary Cap Breakdowns, Salaries, Bonuses Spotrac. Spotrac. September 1, 2017.
  67. News: Howe. Jeff. Brandon Bolden re-signs with Shea McClellin reportedly heading to IR. September 4, 2017. Boston Herald. September 4, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170904230732/http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/the_blitz/2017/09/brandon_bolden_re_signs_with_shea_mcclellin_reportedly_heading_to. September 4, 2017. dead.
  68. News: Reyes. Lorenzo. Patriots sign Brian Hoyer as backup QB after Jimmy Garoppolo trade. November 1, 2017. USA Today. November 5, 2017.
  69. Web site: Brian Hoyer Contract Details, Salary Cap Breakdowns, Salaries, Bonuses Spotrac. Spotrac. November 5, 2017.
  70. News: Yates. Field. Patriots sign DL Ricky Jean Francois. November 7, 2017. ESPN. November 7, 2017.
  71. Web site: Ricky Jean Francois Contract Details, Salary Cap Breakdowns, Salaries, Bonuses Spotrac. Spotrac. November 7, 2017.
  72. Web site: Martellus Bennett Contract Details, Salary Cap Breakdowns, Salaries, Bonuses Spotrac. Spotrac. November 9, 2017.
  73. Web site: Shane. Alec. BREAKING: Patriots cut Cassius Marsh; sign Eric Lee off the Bills practice squad. November 21, 2017. Pats Pulpit. November 21, 2017.
  74. Web site: Eric Lee Contract Details, Salary Cap Breakdowns, Salaries, Bonuses Spotrac. Spotrac. November 23, 2017.
  75. Web site: Reiss. Mike. How new signings Nicholas Grigsby and Jason King can help Patriots. November 28, 2017. ESPN. December 3, 2017.
  76. Web site: Reiss. Mike. LB Nicholas Grigsby's contract with Patriots extends through 2018. December 1, 2017. ESPN. December 3, 2017.
  77. Web site: Jason King Contract Details, Salary Cap Charges, Bonus Money Over The Cap. Over The Cap. December 3, 2017.
  78. Web site: Patriots re-sign LB Jonathan Freeny. December 6, 2017. New England Patriots. December 9, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171206234147/http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/12/06/patriots-re-sign-lb-jonathan-freeny. December 6, 2017. dead. mdy-all.
  79. Web site: Jonathan Freeny Contract Details, Salary Cap Breakdowns, Salaries, Bonuses Spotrac. Spotrac. December 9, 2017.
  80. Web site: Sessler. Marc. Patriots signing WR Kenny Britt to two-year deal. December 12, 2017. NFL. December 12, 2017.
  81. Web site: Kenny Britt Contract Details, Salary Cap Breakdowns, Salaries, Bonuses Spotrac. Spotrac. December 12, 2017.
  82. News: Patriots Sign WR Kenny Britt; Announce Additional Roster Moves. December 13, 2017. New England Patriots. December 14, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171214004218/http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/12/13/patriots-sign-wr-kenny-britt-announce-additional-roster-moves. December 14, 2017. dead. mdy-all.
  83. Web site: Ricky Jean Francois Contract Details, Salary Cap Breakdowns, Salaries, Bonuses Spotrac. Spotrac. December 14, 2017.
  84. News: Ex-Steelers LB James Harrison signs with Patriots. December 26, 2017. ESPN. December 26, 2017.
  85. Web site: James Harrison Contract Details, Salary Cap Breakdowns, Salaries, Bonuses Spotrac. Spotrac. December 26, 2017.
  86. Web site: Bernard Reedy Contract Details, Salary Cap Charges, Bonus Money Over The Cap. Over The Cap. January 26, 2018.
  87. News: Patriots Release T Sebastian Vollmer. March 4, 2017. Patriots.com. March 3, 2017.
  88. News: Kyed. Doug. Patriots Waive Preseason Standout Running Back Tyler Gaffney. March 20, 2017. NESN. March 20, 2017. en-US.
  89. News: Staff. RotoWire. Tre' Jackson: Waived by Patriots. CBS Sports. April 18, 2017. April 8, 2017. en.
  90. News: Kyed. Doug. Tight End Michael Williams Released By Patriots After Missing 2016 Season. May 12, 2017. NESN. May 12, 2017. en-US.
  91. News: Staff. RotoWire. Rob Housler: Released by Patriots. May 17, 2017. CBS Sports. May 17, 2017. en.
  92. News: Patriots release WR Devin Street. May 24, 2017. Patriots.com. May 24, 2017. en.
  93. News: Patriots Sign Veteran LB David Harris; Release WR DeAndrew White. June 22, 2017. Patriots.com. June 22, 2017. en.
  94. News: Patriots release OL Chase Farris. July 20, 2017. Patriots.com. July 20, 2017. en.
  95. News: Reiss. Mike. WR Andrew Hawkins retires two months after signing with Patriots. July 25, 2017. ESPN.com. July 25, 2017. en.
  96. News: Wilson. Ryan. Patriots veteran Rob Ninkovich announces his retirement after 11 NFL seasons. July 30, 2017. CBS Sports. July 30, 2017. en.
  97. News: Patriots Sign Rookie DL Keionta Davis; Release Rookie DB Dwayne Thomas. August 11, 2017. Patriots.com. August 11, 2017. en.
  98. News: Smith. Michael David. Patriots to release Kony Ealy. August 26, 2017. ProFootballTalk. August 26, 2017.
  99. News: Williams. Charean. Patriots release Matt Lengel, Caleb Kidder. August 27, 2017. ProFootballTalk. August 27, 2017.
  100. News: Patriots acquire LB Marquis Flowers in a Trade with Cincinnati; Release LB Christian Kuntz. August 29, 2017. Patriots.com. August 31, 2017. en.
  101. News: Hill . Rich . September 1, 2017 . 2017 roster cuts tracker: Patriots trimming down to 53 players by 4 PM Saturday . Pats Pulpit . September 1, 2017.
  102. Web site: Patriots Claim TE Martellus Bennett Off Waivers from Green Bay; Release DL Geneo Grissom; Make Changes to the Practice Squad. November 9, 2017. Patriots.com. November 9, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171110114507/http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/11/09/patriots-claim-te-martellus-bennett-waivers-green-bay-release-dl-geneo-grissom-make. November 10, 2017. dead. mdy-all.
  103. Web site: Alper. Josh. Patriots waive Cassius Marsh. November 21, 2017. NBC Sports. November 21, 2017.
  104. Web site: Staff. RotoWire. Ricky Jean Francois: Released by Pats. December 3, 2017. CBS Sports. December 2, 2017.
  105. Web site: Patriots Make A Series of Roster Transactions. December 3, 2017. Patriots. December 2, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171203004838/http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/12/02/patriots-make-series-roster-transactions. December 3, 2017. dead. mdy-all.
  106. Web site: Patriots to release Jonathan Freeny. January 14, 2018. Providence Journal. December 13, 2017.
  107. Web site: Patriots Sign Veteran LB James Harrison; Release LB Trevor Reilly. December 26, 2017. Patriots. December 26, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171228063455/http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/12/26/patriots-sign-veteran-lb-james-harrison-release-lb-trevor-reilly. December 28, 2017. dead. mdy-all.
  108. News: Colts to trade Dwayne Allen, draft pick to Pats for 4th-round pick. March 8, 2017. ESPN. March 8, 2017.
  109. News: Patriots acquire Dwayne Allen in trade with Colts. April 29, 2017. Sporting News. March 8, 2017. March 10, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170310210426/http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/news/nfl-trade-rumors-patriots-acquiring-dwayne-allen-from-colts-report/ktz5oj2yrw5x1es27iqpsl80j. dead.
  110. News: Report: Patriots Acquire Kony Ealy Via Trade With Panthers. March 10, 2017. CBS Boston. March 10, 2017.
  111. Web site: Reiss . Mike . Triplett . Mike . Patriots send first-, third-round picks to Saints for Brandin Cooks . ESPN . March 10, 2017 . March 10, 2017.
  112. News: Alper. Josh. Patriots trade with Chiefs for TE James O'Shaughnessy. NBC Sports. April 29, 2017. April 29, 2017.
  113. News: Smith. Michael David. Bengals trade Marquis Flowers to Patriots for seventh-round pick. August 29, 2017. ProFootballTalk. August 29, 2017.
  114. News: Report: Patriots Trade CB Justin Coleman To Seahawks For Draft Pick. September 1, 2017. CBS Boston. September 1, 2017.
  115. Web site: Gantt. Darin. Lions trade special teamer Johnson Bademosi to the Patriots. September 2, 2017. ProFootballTalk. September 2, 2017.
  116. Web site: Yates. Field. Mike. Mike. Pats acquire WR Phillip Dorsett from Colts for QB Jacoby Brissett. September 2, 2017. ESPN.com. September 2, 2017.
  117. Web site: Williams. Charean. Patriots trade for Seahawks defensive end Cassius Marsh. September 2, 2017. ProFootballTalk. September 2, 2017.
  118. Web site: Hill. Rich. BREAKING: Patriots trade quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to the 49ers. October 30, 2017. Pats Pulpit. October 30, 2017.
  119. News: Florio. Mike. Patriots will lose the fourth-rounder they get from the Saints. March 11, 2017. NBC Sports. March 11, 2017.
  120. News: Kyed. Doug. Tom Brady Suspended Four Games, Patriots Lose Draft Picks, $1M For Deflategate. February 8, 2017. NESN. May 11, 2016.
  121. News: McD831993. Michael. Patriots awarded a 5th round compensatory selection and will also receive a 3rd round pick from Cleveland for Jamie Collins trade. Pats Pulpit. February 24, 2017. February 24, 2017.
  122. News: Busceaglia. Joe. Bills let RB Gillislee walk to Patriots, get 5th round pick. April 24, 2017. WKBW Buffalo. April 24, 2017.
  123. News: Bean. DJ. PATRIOTS TAKE JUST 4 PLAYERS IN SMALLEST DRAFT CLASS IN FRANCHISE HISTORY. May 18, 2017. CSNNE.com. April 29, 2017.
  124. Web site: Stites . Adam . Panthers trade Kony Ealy to Patriots to move up a round in 2017 NFL Draft . SBNation.com . March 10, 2017 . March 10, 2017.
  125. News: Hill. Rich. 2017 NFL Draft: Patriots trade down with Titans, pick up a couple draft picks. Pats Pulpit. April 28, 2017. April 28, 2017.
  126. News: Goss. Nicholas. 2016 NFL Draft: Patriots Trade Fifth-Round Pick To Seahawks In Four-Pick Deal. Pats Pulpit. February 24, 2017. February 24, 2017.
  127. News: Fischer. Jake. Patriots to receive 2017 3rd-round pick from Browns for Jamie Collins trade. December 28, 2016. All22.com. December 28, 2016.
  128. News: Barkevious Mingo trade adds to Browns' growing 2017 draft-day pile . ESPN.com . August 26, 2016 . August 26, 2016.
  129. News: Pats get linebacker Kyle Van Noy from Lions, deal tight end AJ Derby to Broncos. ESPN. October 26, 2016.
  130. News: Reisman. Jeremy. NFL draft results: Lions trade down in 3rd round, pick up 4th rounder from Patriots. Pride of Detroit. April 28, 2017. April 28, 2017.
  131. News: Patriots acquire T Michael Williams in a trade with Detroit. Patriots.com. February 12, 2017. August 26, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20170226135115/http://www.patriots.com/news/2015/08/26/patriots-acquire-t-michael-williams-trade-detroit. February 26, 2017. dead. mdy-all.
  132. News: Hill. Rich. Patriots trade up with the Dallas Cowboys in the 2017 NFL Draft. Pats Pulpit. April 29, 2017. April 29, 2017.
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  135. Web site: Sessler. Marc. Rob Gronkowski suspended one game for late hit. NFL.com. December 9, 2017.
  136. News: Globe. The Boston. Julian Edelman out for the season with ACL tear. August 26, 2017. Boston.com. September 2, 2017.
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  138. News: Bergman. Jeremy. Injuries: Cyrus Jones (torn ACL, meniscus) done for year. September 1, 2017. NFL.com. September 2, 2017.
  139. News: Lancaster. Marc. Patriots believe top draft pick Derek Rivers has season-ending injury, report says. August 18, 2017. Sporting News. September 2, 2017. September 3, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170903074322/http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/news/patriots-derek-rivers-injury-update-season-ending-nfl-preseason-news/mtq145htyuzs17nq2kjob1b17. dead.
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  141. News: Williams. Charean. Patriots placing Vincent Valentine on injured reserve, promoting Geneo Grissom. September 22, 2017. NBC Sports. September 23, 2017.
  142. News: Associated Press. NFL: Patriots put Dont'a Hightower on injured reserve. November 7, 2017. Los Angeles Times. November 27, 2017.
  143. News: Gantt. Darin. Nate Ebner's knee injury appears to be season-ending. November 27, 2017. NBC Sports. November 27, 2017.
  144. News: Sessler. Marc. Patriots place Martellus Bennett on injured reserve. November 27, 2017. NFL.com. November 27, 2017.
  145. News: Reiss. Mike. Patriots tackle Marcus Cannon place on IR. December 13, 2017. ESPN. December 14, 2017.
  146. Web site: Patriots Re-Sign WR Bernard Reedy; Place DB Jonathan Jones on injured reserve. January 19, 2018. Patriots.com. January 17, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180118064642/http://www.patriots.com/news/2018/01/17/patriots-re-sign-wr-bernard-reedy-place-db-jonathan-jones-injured-reserve. January 18, 2018. dead. mdy-all.
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  150. Web site: McKenna. Henry. Tom Brady sets personal record against Saints. September 17, 2017. Patriots Wire. September 29, 2017.
  151. Web site: D'Andrea. Chris. Rob Gronkowski's groin injury is probably not serious, but the Patriots will test it anyway. September 18, 2017. SBNation. September 29, 2017.
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  153. Web site: Orr. Connor. Devin McCourty: Secondary is letting the Patriots down. October 2, 2017. NFL.com. October 3, 2017.
  154. Web site: Hill. Rich. Patriots will be wearing Color Rush uniforms against the Buccaneers and the Falcons. October 3, 2017. Pats Pulpit. October 6, 2017.
  155. Web site: Patriots' Rob Gronkowski Misses Thursday Night Football, Expected To Play In Week 6. October 5, 2017. 11 October 2017.
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  158. News: Quinn. Sam. Tom Brady becomes first QB with 300-yard game in three countries. November 19, 2017. 247 Sports. November 19, 2017.
  159. News: Maya. Adam. Tom Brady, J.J. Nelson among Players of the Week. September 21, 2017. NFL.com. September 20, 2017.
  160. News: Tom Brady named AFC Offensive Player of the Week; Second Straight Week he has Earned the Honor. September 29, 2017. Patriots.com. September 27, 2017.
  161. News: FedEx Player Air and Ground. October 18, 2017. NFL.com.
  162. News: Tom Brady named AFC offensive player of the week. November 19, 2017. NVBCSports.com. November 15, 2017.
  163. News: Case Keenum wins NFC player of month honors. https://web.archive.org/web/20171201042642/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000885449/article/case-keenum-wins-nfc-player-of-month-honors. dead. December 1, 2017. November 30, 2017. NFL.com. November 30, 2017.
  164. News: Wesseling. Chris. Tom Brady named NFL's MVP for third time of career. February 4, 2018. NFL.com. February 3, 2018.
  165. News: Stephen Gostkowski named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week. November 23, 2017. Patriots.com. November 22, 2017.
  166. News: Rob Gronkowski named AFC Offensive Player of the Week. December 27, 2017. Patriots. December 20, 2017.
  167. News: Dion Lewis named AFC special teams player of the week. November 19, 2017. NBC Sports. November 15, 2017.
  168. News: Dion Lewis named AFC special teams player of the week. December 27, 2017. Patriots. December 27, 2017.
  169. News: Jordan Richards Receives 2017 Ron Burton Community Service Award. August 29, 2017. Patriots.com. August 29, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170830034420/http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/08/29/jordan-richards-receives-2017-ron-burton-community-service-award. August 30, 2017. dead. mdy-all.
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