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The Patriots are approaching some notable records in 2015. They will not be easy to achieve but are very impressive and speak to the consistency of the franchise in the salary cap era.
Most Consecutive Division Titles
1973-79 Los Angeles Rams (7)
2009-present New England Patriots (6)
If the only the Patriots had gotten in the playoffs in 2008 with 11 wins under their backup quarterback!! They would be going for their 13th consecutive division title right now! Even despite the '08 Brady injury and incredible bad luck in missing the playoffs that year, the Patriots still have a chance to tie this record.
Most Consecutive Conference Championship Game Appearances
1973-77 Oakland Raiders (5)
2011-present New England Patriots (4)
1990-93 Buffalo Bills (4)
1970-73 Dallas Cowboys (4)
1992-95 Dallas Cowboys (4)
2001-04 Philadelphia Eagles (4)
The Patriots are the 5th team and 6th incidence of appearing in four consecutive conference title games. Of the other 5, only one, the 1977 Oakland Raiders made it for the fifth straight time. The McNabb Eagles and Kelly Bills are the only teams not to win a Super Bowl from this group. The Kelly Bills are the only team to win all four games. Although the Raiders made it to five straight, they went 1-4 in those games. With another championship game appearance, the Patriots can tie the Raiders with their fifth consecutive appearance.
Many said the Patriots loss to the Jets in the 2010 AFCDG could be a learning experience for a very young team who had many inexperienced players. I would say that appearing in four straight conference title games backs up that optimism.
Most Consecutive Division Titles
1973-79 Los Angeles Rams (7)
2009-present New England Patriots (6)
If the only the Patriots had gotten in the playoffs in 2008 with 11 wins under their backup quarterback!! They would be going for their 13th consecutive division title right now! Even despite the '08 Brady injury and incredible bad luck in missing the playoffs that year, the Patriots still have a chance to tie this record.
Most Consecutive Conference Championship Game Appearances
1973-77 Oakland Raiders (5)
2011-present New England Patriots (4)
1990-93 Buffalo Bills (4)
1970-73 Dallas Cowboys (4)
1992-95 Dallas Cowboys (4)
2001-04 Philadelphia Eagles (4)
The Patriots are the 5th team and 6th incidence of appearing in four consecutive conference title games. Of the other 5, only one, the 1977 Oakland Raiders made it for the fifth straight time. The McNabb Eagles and Kelly Bills are the only teams not to win a Super Bowl from this group. The Kelly Bills are the only team to win all four games. Although the Raiders made it to five straight, they went 1-4 in those games. With another championship game appearance, the Patriots can tie the Raiders with their fifth consecutive appearance.
Many said the Patriots loss to the Jets in the 2010 AFCDG could be a learning experience for a very young team who had many inexperienced players. I would say that appearing in four straight conference title games backs up that optimism.