No More Reign: Belichick’s Pats Eliminated From Playoff Face
Dec 20, 2020, 5:45 PM
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MIAMI (AP) — The New England Patriots have been eliminated from playoff contention, ending their NFL-record run of 11 consecutive postseason appearances in Year 1 of the post-Tom Brady era.
A 22-12 loss to the Dolphins left New England at 6-8.
They’ll finish at .500 or worse for the first time since 2000, the year they drafted Brady.
The Patriots have been eliminated from playoff contention, breaking their 11-year streak. pic.twitter.com/XvwQM4aepI
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 20, 2020
They fall one year short of matching the Cowboys’ NFL record of 20 consecutive winning seasons.
Brady’s absence was again felt against Miami.
The Patriots miss the playoffs in their first season without Tom Brady. pic.twitter.com/Cok4OJgorN
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 20, 2020
Cam Newton threw for 209 yards, but for the second consecutive game he failed to get the Patriots into the end zone.