AFC Championship (1985)
Three road playoff wins, ending 31-14 at Miami, sent the Patriots to Super Bowl XX.
The 1985 Patriots finished 11–5 and became the first team in NFL history to reach the Super Bowl by winning three playoff games on the road: 26–14 over the New York Jets, 27–20 over the Los Angeles Raiders and 31–14 over the Miami Dolphins in the AFC Championship Game. The win in Miami was New England's first at the Miami Orange Bowl since 1966 and sent the team to Super Bowl XX.
Quick Facts
- Team
- New England Patriots
- Record
- 11–5
- Division place
- 3rd AFC East
- Coach
- Raymond Berry
- General manager
- Patrick Sullivan
- Owner
- Billy Sullivan
- Stadium
- Sullivan Stadium
Did You Know?
- This was the first time in the franchise's 25-year history (including AFL years) that they reached an AFC Championship game.
- The Bears' defense held the Patriots to just three points in the second half, completely neutralizing their offense after a brief early struggle.
- Patriots head coach Raymond Berry had previously been a legendary wide receiver for the Baltimore Colts before taking this job.
- Andre Tippett recorded 15.5 sacks during the regular season but was largely contained by the Bears' offensive line and scheme in this game.
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