The New England Patriots' rise to prominence as the first NFL dynasty of the 21st century is one of the most compelling tales in the history of the game, and their perfect 16-0 season in 2007 has set the stage for yet another playoff run and the exciting possibility of another NFL Championship. The Patriots are the hottest team in football, and New England Patriots tickets are in high demand. Just Great Tickets has what Pats fans are looking for - from regular season games to coveted AFC Playoff tickets. Browse New England Patriots tickets now for great deals on seats to watch the Patriots again make history.
The Patriots' journey began in 1960, when the Boston Patriots, one of the very first teams in the newly-formed American Football League, played their inaugural season. Although the team's formative years did little to foreshadow a future dynasty, there were early signs of greatness. An appearance in the AFL championship game in 1963 and fullback Jim Nance's all-time rushing records in the late sixties were signs of promise for the fledgling franchise. In the seventies, increased demand for Patriots tickets helped prompt a move from Boston to Foxboro and the changing of the team's name to the New England Patriots. Heisman trophy winner Jim Plunkett began his career in 1971 as NFL Rookie of the Year, and John Hannah began his illustrious career in 1973, ultimately becoming one of the greatest offensive linemen to ever play the game. (In 1991, he became the first career Patriot to be inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame.)
Struggles and near-misses made Pats fans hungry in the ensuing years. Despite a promising year in 1986 and a heartbreaking loss to the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XX, the Patriots endured turbulent times that took years to truly rectify. Demand for Patriot tickets waned as ownership and coaching changes made the future uncertain, losing seasons outnumbered winning ones, and the arrival of star players became few and far between. But that was about to change. The nineties would signal the beginning of a renaissance that would alter the fate of the New England Patriots and set them on the road to record-smashing seasons, legendary performances, and a string of sell-outs that still hasn't ended. In a region known for lobster, Patriots tickets would soon become the hottest items on the menu. And, yes, it all began with "The Tuna."
Coach Bill Parcells' on-again/off-again association with the Pats began in the early nineties, and the arrival of quarterback Drew Bledsoe, defensive end Willie McGinest and wide receiver Troy Brown signaled a turn-around that would pave the way for greatness in the 21st Century. In 2001, an injury to Bledsoe prompted the unlikely introduction of sixth-round draft pick Tom Brady. His now legendary rise culminated in a victory against the St. Louis Rams in Super Bowl XXXVI. Bledsoe never started another game for the Pats.
The 2003 season saw another Super Bowl victory against the Carolina Panthers and a record 14 straight wins in the regular season - a record they would break again the following year with 18 straight wins and yet another championship. Their victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl XXXIX marked three Super Bowl victories in four years - a feat matched only by the Dallas Cowboys. In 2006, they won their fourth straight AFC East title, and though they were stopped from wining a fourth ring by the Indianapolis Colts, it only made the team hungrier. 2007 would be their finest hour.
In 2007, the New England Patriots capped off a perfect 16-0 season with a victory over the New York Giants. It was a season that saw Randy Moss break Jerry Rice's "unbreakable" 1987 record for TD receptions in a single season and Tom Brady break Peyton Manning's record for touchdown throws in a single season. Brady has also started 123 consecutive games, placing him among the top three record holders, behind only Peyton Manning (171) and Brett Favre (272). Long-time fans of the Pats and football fans around the world will be on the edge of their seats and hungry for Patriots playoff tickets as a 2008 NFL Super Bowl victory and an unprecedented 19-0 season is clearly within reach.
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