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Last time Patriots won a playoff game: Revisiting New England's 2019 Super Bowl win over Rams and drought that followed

Story byDavid SuggsSun, January 11, 2026 at 8:20 AM UTC·3 min readLast time Patriots won a playoff game: Revisiting New England's 2019 Super Bowl win over Rams and drought that followed originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Patriots may not be the NFL's winningest franchise, but they're arguably its most successful, filling their shelves with silver during the Tom Brady and Bill Belichick era. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementPlayoff wins have been harder to come by in recent years, with New England's latest postseason runs ending prematurely. But there was a time when the sight of the Patriots on the playoff calendar struck fear into opposing teams. With half a dozen titles in their collection, New England's dominance is etched across its trophy cabinet.

Last time Patriots won a playoff game: Revisiting New England's 2019 Super Bowl win over Rams and drought that followed

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  • Here's a look at the last time the Patriots won a playoff game. MORE: Explaining why Bill Belichick left the PatriotsThe last time Patriots won a playoff gameThe Patriots' last postseason win came on Feb.
  • 3, 2019, when New England bested the Rams, 13-3, to capture its sixth Super Bowl — the final of Brady’s illustrious Patriots career. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementNew England had long found playoff success during its dynasty, hoisting five Lombardi Trophies under Brady and Bill Belichick.
  • The Patriots also became the first team since the early-1990s Bills to reach three consecutive Super Bowls. Brady’s performances had dipped slightly compared to his peak.
  • His 88.0 passer rating was his lowest in seven seasons, and he failed to surpass 25 passing touchdowns for the first time since 2006. The veteran quarterback struggled in the playoffs, recording two touchdowns against two interceptions heading into New England’s final game.
  • Nevertheless, the Patriots boasted a well-rounded roster, anchored by one of the league’s top defenses.
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