5 Worst Playoff Loses in the TB12/BB Era

Aug 22, 2014; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick talks with quarterback Tom Brady (12) during a break in the action as they take on the Carolina Panthers in the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 22, 2014; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick talks with quarterback Tom Brady (12) during a break in the action as they take on the Carolina Panthers in the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 22, 2014; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick talks with quarterback Tom Brady (12) during a break in the action as they take on the Carolina Panthers in the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 22, 2014; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick talks with quarterback Tom Brady (12) during a break in the action as they take on the Carolina Panthers in the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /

It’s been more than a month since the New England Patriots lost to the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship game.

That game seems to be one that the Patriots would like to forget because of how ugly it was, specifically on offense. Patriots’ QB Tom Brady was getting thrown around like a rag doll all game long, and they had opportunities to make the game close, and possibly take the lead, but ultimately fell short.

That performance has called upon a list discussing what the worst playoff loses in the Tom Brady/Bill Belichick era are.

Let’s dive into it.

*This list consists of Wild Card Games, Divisional Round Games, and AFC Championship Games*

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