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The journey to Super Bowl 60 for the New England Patriots started with what now has to be considered a stunning defeat.

New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks helmets with Super Bowl Vince Lombardi trophy.

The New England Patriots pulled off an amazing turnaround from consecutive 4-13 seasons to win their way to Super Bowl 60. After the first week of the 2025 season, many would have thought Mike Vrabel's team was headed for another sour campaign as they lost to the Las Vegas Raiders. However, the defeat to the team that would eventually wind up with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL draft was not representative of what was to come. The Patriots went 14-3 in the regular season and now are on their way to Levi's Stadium to duel the Seattle Seahawks for the NFL championship.

Week 1: Lost to Las Vegas Raiders

Drake Maye of the New England Patriots and Geno Smith of the Las Vegas Raiders embrace following the game at Gillette Stadium on September 7, 2025.

Final score: Las Vegas 20, New England 13

Week 2: Defeated Miami Dolphins

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye throws a pass against the Miami Dolphins in the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium.

Final score: New England 33, Miami 27

Week 3: Lost to Pittsburgh Steelers

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye after the game at Gillette Stadium.

Final score: Pittsburgh 21, New England 14

Week 4: Defeated Carolina Panthers

The Carolina Panthers' offense lines up against the New England Patriots' defense during the first half.

Final score: New England 42, Carolina 13

Week 5: Defeated Buffalo Bills

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson rushes for a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during the second half at Highmark Stadium.

Final score: New England 23, Buffalo 20

Week 6: Defeated New Orleans Saints

Demario Douglas of the New England Patriots makes a catch to score a touchdown during the game against the New Orleans Saints.

Final score: New England 25, New Orleans 19

Week 7: Defeated Tennessee Titans

Drake Maye of the New England Patriots is tackled by L'Jarius Sneed of the Tennessee Titans.

Final score: New England 31, Tennessee 13

Week 8: Defeated Cleveland Browns

New England Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane tackles Cleveland Browns tight end Harold Fannin Jr. during the fourth quarter.

Final score: New England 32, Cleveland 13

Week 9: Defeated Atlanta Falcons

New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones is stopped on a return attempt by Atlanta Falcons tight end Feleipe Franks.

Final score: New England 24, Atlanta 23

Week 10: Defeated Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield throws the ball away during the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots.

Final score: New England 28, Tampa Bay 23

Week 11: Defeated New York Jets

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields react after the game at Gillette Stadium.

Final score: New England 27, New York Jets 14

Week 12: Defeated Cincinnati Bengals

New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones breaks up a pass to Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki in the fourth quarter.

Final score: New England 26, Cincinnati 20

Week 13: Defeated New York Giants

New England Patriots cornerback Carlton Davis III) defends against New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton.

Final score: New England 33, New York Giants 15

Week 14: Bye

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel watches from the sideline during the fourth quarter against the New York Giants.

Week 15: Lost to Buffalo Bills

Buffalo Bills linebacker Matt Milano sacks New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye.

Final score: Buffalo 35, New England 31

Week 16: Defeated Baltimore Ravens

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye scrambles against Baltimore Ravens safety Alohi Gilman during the second half.

Final score: New England 28, Baltimore 24

Week 17: Defeated New York Jets

Patriots defense linesmen Leonard Taylor III waves during a game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium.

Final score: New England 42, New York Jets 10

Week 18: Defeated Miami Dolphins

Miami Dolphins quarterback Quinn Ewers scrambles against New England Patriots linebacker K'Lavon Chaisson during the fourth quarter at Gillette Stadium.

Final score: New England 38, Miami 10

Wild-Card round: Defeated Los Angeles Chargers

New England Patriots defensive end Milton Williams (97) and linebacker K'lavon Chaisson (44) celebrate a sack during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers.