The New England Patriots have long defined NFL excellence, but the 2024 season tells a different story with a 4-13 record and last place in the AFC East, the team in a rebuilding year under rookie head coach Jerod Mayo. This article breaks down where the Patriots stand now, how their all-time legacy compares, and what the future holds.

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Current season record: 4-13 (2024) ·
AFC East position: Last place (4th) ·
All-time regular season wins: 556 (since 1960) ·
Super Bowl championships: 6 (most in NFL) ·
Playoff appearances: 28 (including 2021)

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
2What’s unclear
  • Whether the Patriots will pick in the top 5 of the 2025 NFL Draft
  • If Jerod Mayo will return as head coach in 2025
  • Drake Maye’s development trajectory for 2025
3Timeline signal
  • 2001-2018: 6 Super Bowl wins, 3 Super Bowl losses (Wikipedia)
  • 2020-2023: Post-Brady era, 1 playoff appearance (Wikipedia)
  • 2024: 4-13 record, likely top-5 draft pick (Official Site)
4What’s next
  • 2025 NFL Draft: high pick expected
  • Free agency and roster rebuild
  • Development of rookie QB Drake Maye

The table below summarizes key statistics for the 2024 Patriots.

Key facts about the 2024 New England Patriots
Fact Value
2024 final record 4-13
Current head coach Jerod Mayo (first season)
2024 starting quarterback Drake Maye (rookie)
Last playoff appearance 2021 season (Wild Card loss to Bills)
AFC East division titles 22 (most in division)

Do the Patriots have a chance at the playoffs?

Current AFC East standings and wildcard race

The 2024 AFC East standings placed the Patriots fourth with a 4-13 record, behind the Bills, Dolphins, and Jets (New England Patriots Official Site). Their conference record was 3-9 and division record was 2-4 (New England Patriots Official Site). Heading into Week 12, one model gave the Patriots a 0.2% chance to make the playoffs and less than 0.1% chance to win the AFC East (Pro Football Network).

Four teams, one pattern: the Patriots are miles behind the rest of the division.

AFC East Team 2024 Record Playoff Odds (Week 12) Last Playoff Appearance
Buffalo Bills 11-6 >95% 2024
Miami Dolphins 8-9 ~20% 2023
New York Jets 5-12 <1% 2010
New England Patriots 4-13 <0.2% 2021

Mathematical elimination scenarios

The Patriots were eliminated from playoff contention by Week 16 of the 2024 season (Wikipedia). Their last-five-games record was 1-4 (New England Patriots Official Site). With a 0.235 winning percentage, they finished 13th in the AFC (StatMuse).

The upshot

The Patriots’ playoff drought is now three seasons and counting. For a franchise that made the playoffs 11 times in 19 years under Bill Belichick, the current rebuild is the toughest since the early 1990s.

The implication: the Patriots have no realistic path to the postseason in 2024 and will focus on draft positioning.

What is the New England Patriots’ all-time record?

Regular season wins since 1960

  • All-time regular season record: 556-430-9 through the 2023 season (Pro Football Reference)
  • Since the AFL merger, New England has 491 regular season wins (Pro Football Reference)
  • The 2007 team went 16-0 in the regular season, the only 16-0 mark in NFL history (Wikipedia)

Super Bowl era (1966 onward) performance

  • 11 Super Bowl appearances, 6 wins (tied with Steelers for most all time) (Wikipedia)
  • Last championship: Super Bowl LIII (2018 season) (New England Patriots Official Site)

Bill Belichick coaching era (2000-2023)

What this means

The Patriots’ all-time winning percentage (.564) still ranks among the top 10 in NFL history, but the 2024 season dragged it down. The gap between the dynasty years and the current rebuild is the widest it’s been since 1992.

The pattern: even with a rich history, the current roster cannot compete at that level.

How many Super Bowls have the Patriots won?

List of Super Bowl victories (2001, 2003, 2004, 2014, 2016, 2018)

  • Super Bowl XXXVI (2001 season): 20-17 vs. St. Louis Rams
  • Super Bowl XXXVIII (2003 season): 32-29 vs. Carolina Panthers
  • Super Bowl XXXIX (2004 season): 24-21 vs. Philadelphia Eagles
  • Super Bowl XLIX (2014 season): 28-24 vs. Seattle Seahawks
  • Super Bowl LI (2016 season): 34-28 (OT) vs. Atlanta Falcons
  • Super Bowl LIII (2018 season): 13-3 vs. Los Angeles Rams

All six wins are tied with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the most Super Bowl championships (Wikipedia).

Recent Super Bowl appearances (2017, 2018, 2019)

  • Super Bowl LII (2017 season): lost 41-33 to Philadelphia Eagles
  • Super Bowl LIII (2018 season): won 13-3 vs. Los Angeles Rams
  • Super Bowl LIII was the Patriots’ last Super Bowl appearance

The Patriots have not returned to the Super Bowl since 2018, a drought of five seasons and counting.

Bottom line: The Patriots are among the most successful franchises in NFL history with 6 Super Bowl wins and 11 appearances. But the 2024 team is closer to the bottom of the league than to the dynasty that defined two decades of football.

The catch: without a top-tier quarterback, a return to the Super Bowl remains distant.

Are the Patriots a good team in 2024?

2024 season performance compared to recent years

The 2024 Patriots rank near the bottom in points scored (26th) and points allowed (27th) as of Week 14, according to NFL official stats. Rookie quarterback Drake Maye has shown flashes but has mixed results, and ESPN’s Football Power Index ranks the Patriots 31st overall in 2024.

Roster rebuilding status

The team is in a clear rebuild, with a first-year head coach, a rookie quarterback, and limited veteran talent. The 4-13 record reflects a roster that lacks depth and playmakers.

The verdict

The 2024 Patriots are not a good team by any objective measure, but the focus is on future development rather than current wins.

Who is favored to win the Super Bowl in 2026?

Current odds for Super Bowl LX (2026)

As of December 2024, favorites include the Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, and Baltimore Ravens. The Patriots’ odds to win Super Bowl LX are listed at +8000 or longer by major sportsbooks, according to Fantasy Points analysis.

Why the Patriots are not among favorites

The Patriots are the longest shot to reach the postseason in their first season under Jerod Mayo, as reported by Fantasy Points. With a 4-13 record and a roster in transition, they are widely considered several years away from contention.

Outlook: The Patriots are not among the top contenders for Super Bowl LX, and their rebuilding process will take at least another season or two.

Timeline: Patriots dynasty to rebuild

  • 2001 season: First Super Bowl win (XXXVI) vs. Rams
  • 2004 season: Third Super Bowl win in four seasons
  • 2007 season: 16-0 regular season, lost Super Bowl XLII
  • 2014-2018: Three more Super Bowls (XLIX, LI, LIII)
  • 2020-2023: Post-Brady era: one playoff appearance (2021), two losing seasons
  • 2024 season: Rebuilding with rookie QB, 4-13 record, missed playoffs

What this means: The Patriots’ trajectory post-Brady has been a steady decline, with no playoff wins since 2018. The 2024 season is the worst since 1992 (2-14).

Confirmed facts

  • Patriots have 6 Super Bowl wins (tied NFL record) (Wikipedia)
  • 2024 record is 4-13 through Week 18 (Official Site)
  • They are last in AFC East (Official Site)

What’s unclear

  • Whether the Patriots will pick in the top 5 of the 2025 NFL Draft
  • If Jerod Mayo will return as head coach in 2025
  • Drake Maye’s development trajectory for 2025

The Patriots are the longest shot to reach the postseason in their first season under Jerod Mayo.

Fantasy Points (fantasy sports analysis), September 2024

Our goal is to compete every week and build a foundation for sustained success.

Jerod Mayo, Patriots head coach, post-game press conference, December 2024

For the Patriots, the path forward is clear: continue developing Drake Maye and build through the draft, or risk remaining in the AFC East basement for years to come.

For comparison, see the Leeds United vs Fulham standings and check what football is on today for live sports schedules.

Additional sources

patriots.com, en.wikipedia.org, nfl.com, bettingsuperbowl.com, foxsports.com, nbcsportsboston.com, boston.com, fantasypoints.com, fantasypoints.com

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Frequently asked questions

When was the last time the Patriots made the playoffs?

The 2021 season, where they lost to the Bills in the Wild Card round.

How many Super Bowls have the Patriots lost?

They have lost 5 Super Bowls (XX, XXXI, XLII, XLVI, LII).

Who is the Patriots’ quarterback in 2024?

Rookie Drake Maye, who started the majority of games.

Are the Patriots in rebuild mode?

Yes, after a 4-13 season with a rookie QB and first-year head coach.

What is the Patriots’ all-time winning percentage?

Through 2023, .564 (556-430-9).