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The Patriots are tied with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the most Super Bowl victories in NFL history with six. They hold the NFL record for the most Super Bowl appearances with 11.  

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  Gillette Stadium

  Foxborough, MA

  Opened: 2002

  Capacity: 65,878

  Surface: FieldTurf

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  Hometown

  Boston, MA

  Population: 650,706 (2022)

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  Team Colors

  Nautical Blue/Red

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Team History

• Founded in 1959 as the “Boston Patriots,” the team was an original member of the American Football League (AFL). 
• The Patriots joined the NFL during the 1970 AFL/NFL merger. They changed their name to the New England Patriots when they moved to Foxborough, MA. in 1971. 
• Future Pro Football Hall of Fame head coach Bill Parcells led the team to Super Bowl XXXI, where they lost to the Green Bay Packers, 35-21. 
• In 2001, 2000 sixth-round draft pick and backup quarterback Tom Brady stepped in for injured starter Drew Bledsoe and led the team to victory in Super Bowl XXXVI.    
• From 2001-18, Belichick and Brady led the Patriots to a dominant run, winning six Super Bowls in nine appearances. 

Team Facts

• Seasons: 65 (1960-2024) 
• Winningest Coach: (W-L-T) Bill Belichick (266-121-0) 
• Super Bowl Titles: 6 
• Record going into 2024 season: (W-L-T) 541-433-9
• Playoff Record: 37-22 
• Most Career Yards Rushing: Sam Cunningham, 5,453 (1973-79, 1981-82)
• Most Career Yards Passing: Tom Brady, 74,571 (2000-19) 
• Most Career Receptions: Wes Welker, 672 (2007-12) 
• Most Career Sacks: Andre Tippett, 100 (1982-93) 
• Most Career Interceptions: Raymond Clayborn (1977-89), Ty Law (1995-2004), 36  
• Most Career Points: Stephen Gostkowski, 1,775 (2006-19) 
• Current Team Owner: Robert Kraft 

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