The New England Patriots announced on Friday that three-time Super Bowl Champion and Patriots Hall of Famer Tedy Bruschi will serve as honorary team captain for the AFC Championship game on Sunday night.
With a trip to Super Bowl LI at stake against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Bruschi will take part in the pregame coin toss at midfield with the team captains.
“With an undefeated record in games that we have honored him, I can’t think of a more perfect player to serve as honorary captain this Sunday,” said Team President and CEO Robert Kraft. “He was called the perfect Patriot by head coach Bill Belichick, and he has lived up to that nickname with an 8-0 record in games where he has been a part of a Patriots celebration.”
Some of the most notable games Bruschi was an honorary captain include Super Bowl XLIX, and the 2014 and 2011 AFC Championship games.
The Patriots are 8-0 when they honor Tedy Bruschi before or during a game. That's an actual, real-life stat.
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) January 20, 2017
Support Us: We're Currently Invisible in Google News
We need your help. A recent algorithm change has destoyed our traffic, and we need a quick moment of your time.
If you enjoy our content, please help us gain visiblity in Google's algorithm by adding us as a preferred source on Google News.
Click the button below and check the box next to "PatsFans.com"
Add as a preferred source on Google News
More Patriots News Headlines:
TRANSCRIPT: Mike Vrabel Press Conference 8/15
By: Ian LogueHere's the full transcript of what New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel had to say during his press conference on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
MORSE: Good, Bad, and Ugly From Patriots’ Underwhelming Performance vs Colts
By: Mark MorseBreaking down the Patriots' underwhelming preseason tie vs. Colts, this report covers the good, bad, and ugly, plus Christian Gonzalez's contract demands.
Friday Patriots Notebook 8/14: Receiver Battle is Getting Interesting
By: Ian LogueAnalyzing the Patriots' 13-13 tie, the receiver battle heats up as Kyle Williams shines, no targets for Kayshon Boutte and Andy Borregales misses 3 FGs.
Patriots vs. Colts Quick Reactions: An Undisciplined Performance
By: Ian LogueReviewing the Patriots' 13-13 tie vs. Colts, penalties marred sharp play from DeVito and surprising Jam Miller, with kicker Borregales struggling.
Vrabel on Gonzalez’s Absence: CB is “Physically Unavailable”
By: Ian LogueAddressing Christian Gonzalez's absence, Vrabel confirms the cornerback is 'physically unavailable' for practice, adding to contract frustrations.
