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#1985PatriotsThread
The #Patriots season ended in disappointment with a loss in the Super Bowl, but it was still a season to remember.
The team won its first playoff game in the NFL.

#Patriots win in week 1 vs the #Packers
Craig James takes a pass 90 yards to the house in a week 2 loss to Chicago.
Eason gets injured vs the #Bills

Grogan comes in an the #Patriots get hot.

#Patriots beat the #Dolphins and #Colts

Grogan plays well until he gets injured vs the #Jets
Eason leads the team to a win vs the #Colts

NE wins vs Detroit then loses in Miami.

Julius Adams plays his last home game.
The #Patriots gamble on 4th down, Robert Weathers goes 42 yards for the TD.
#Patriots finish 11-5.

The #Patriots D was led by @AndreTippett

#Patriots D forced 65 turnovers, and scored 5 TD’s

December 28, 1985
#AFC Wildcard
#Jets #Patriots
NE travels to #Giants Stadium and win the rubber match vs NY.
#Patriots D forces 4 turnovers as NE wins it’s first playoff game in the #NFL 26-14

January 5, 1986
#AFC Divisional
#Raiders #Patriots
NE scores 20 off of 6 turnovers.
They win their second playoff game 27-20 and are off to Miami.

January 12, 1986
AFC Championship
#Dolphins #Patriots
NE has lost 18 straight at the

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#Patriots D again forces 6 TO’s.
They hold the ball for 39:51 and rush for 255 yards.

#Patriots are off to their first Super Bowl after a 31-14 win in Miami.
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