The New England Patriots are a professional American football team based in the Greater Boston area. The team compete in the NFL's AFC East division, and play their home games at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
New England Patriots History
The Patriots were founded as the Boston Patriots in 1959 and were a charter member of the American Football League (AFL) before joining the NFL in 1970. The team changed its name to the New England Patriots in 1971.
While generally unsuccessful before the 21st century, the Patriots went on to win 6 Super Bowls between 2001–2018 with the help of coach Bill Belichick and legendary quarterback Tom Brady. The Patriots' 6 championships ties them for the most in the NFL.
Known for their famous navy blue, red, and white uniforms, the Patriot's mascot is Pat Patriot, a symbol of New England's revolutionary past.
