2005 New England Patriots season

The 2005 season was the New England Patriots' 36th in the National Football League (NFL), their 46th total and their sixth under head coach Bill Belichick.

2005 New England Patriots season
Head coach	Bill Belichick
Owner	Robert Kraft
Home field	Gillette Stadium

Results
Record	10–6
Division Place	1st AFC East
Playoff finish	Won Wild Card Playoffs (vs. Jaguars) 28–3 Lost Divisional Playoffs (at Broncos) 13–27
Pro Bowlers	QB Tom Brady DT Richard Seymour
AP All-Pros	DT Richard Seymour (1st team) QB Tom Brady (2nd team)
Timeline
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Final roster

New England Patriots 2005 final roster
Quarterbacks 12 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Tom Brady 16 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Matt Cassel R  2 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Doug Flutie Running Backs 28 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Corey Dillon 44 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Heath Evans FB 33 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Kevin Faulk 35 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Patrick Pass FB/RB Wide Receivers 83 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Deion Branch 80 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Troy Brown PR 13 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Bam Childress CB UR 18 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} André Davis KR 86 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Tim Dwight PR 87 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} David Givens 81 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Bethel Johnson KR Tight Ends 88 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Christian Fauria 82 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Daniel Graham 84 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Benjamin Watson		Offensive Linemen 68 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Tom Ashworth T 76 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Brandon Gorin T 71 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Russ Hochstein C/G 77 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Nick Kaczur T R 70 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Logan Mankins G R 64 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Gene Mruczkowski G/C 61 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Stephen Neal G 69 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Ross Tucker G/C 74 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Billy Yates G/C Defensive Linemen 97 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Jarvis Green DE 91 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Marquise Hill DE 90 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Dan Klecko NT 93 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Richard Seymour DE 92 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Santonio Thomas DE/NT UR 94 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Ty Warren DE 75 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Vince Wilfork NT		Linebackers 95 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Tully Banta-Cain OLB 52 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Monty Beisel ILB 98 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Chad Brown ILB 54 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Tedy Bruschi ILB 58 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Matt Chatham ILB 59 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Rosevelt Colvin OLB 51 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Don Davis ILB 53 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Larry Izzo ILB 55 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Willie McGinest OLB/DE 50 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Mike Vrabel ILB/OLB Defensive Backs 25 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Artrell Hawkins SS 27 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Ellis Hobbs CB/KR R 32 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Hank Poteat CB 22 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Asante Samuel CB 36 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} James Sanders SS R 24 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Michael Stone FS 26 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Eugene Wilson FS Special Teams  8 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Josh Miller P 66 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Lonie Paxton LS  4 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Adam Vinatieri K		Reserve Lists 47 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Ryan Claridge ILB (IR) R 21 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Randall Gay CB (IR) 37 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Rodney Harrison SS (IR) 18 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Cedric James WR (NFLE NF-Inj.) 67 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Dan Koppen C (IR) 72 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Matt Light OT (IR) 15 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Michael McGrew WR (IR) UR 38 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Tyrone Poole CB (IR) 30 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Chad Scott CB (IR) 29 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Guss Scott FS (IR) 23 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Duane Starks CB (IR) 99 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Mike Wright NT/DE (IR) UR Practice Squad 49 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Eric Alexander ILB 65 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Wesley Britt OT R 60 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Ryan Krug G UR 14 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} P. K. Sam WR 31 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Antwain Spann CB UR 41 {{country data {{{2}}}|flagicon/core|variant=|size=}} {{{3}}} Ray Ventrone SS UR Notations R: 2005 Rookie UR: 2005 Undrafted Rookie

Preseason

Week	Date	Opponent	Result	Record	Venue	Recap
1	August 12	at Cincinnati Bengals	W 23–13	1–0	Paul Brown Stadium	Recap
2	August 18	New Orleans Saints	L 27–37	1–1	Gillette Stadium	Recap
3	August 26	at Green Bay Packers	W 27–3	2–1	Lambeau Field	Recap
4	September 1	New York Giants	L 3–27	2–2	Gillette Stadium	Recap

Regular season

Week	Date	Opponent	Result	Record	Venue	Recap
1	September 8	Oakland Raiders	W 30–20	1–0	Gillette Stadium	Recap
2	September 18	at Carolina Panthers	L 17–27	1–1	Bank of America Stadium	Recap
3	September 25	at Pittsburgh Steelers	W 23–20	2–1	Heinz Field	Recap
4	October 2	San Diego Chargers	L 17–41	2–2	Gillette Stadium	Recap
5	October 9	at Atlanta Falcons	W 31–28	3–2	Georgia Dome	Recap
6	October 16	at Denver Broncos	L 20–28	3–3	Invesco Field at Mile High	Recap
7	Bye
8	October 30	Buffalo Bills	W 21–16	4–3	Gillette Stadium	Recap
9	November 7	Indianapolis Colts	L 21–40	4–4	Gillette Stadium	Recap
10	November 13	at Miami Dolphins	W 23–16	5–4	Dolphins Stadium	Recap
11	November 20	New Orleans Saints	W 24–17	6–4	Gillette Stadium	Recap
12	November 27	at Kansas City Chiefs	L 16–26	6–5	Arrowhead Stadium	Recap
13	December 4	New York Jets	W 16–3	7–5	Gillette Stadium	Recap
14	December 11	at Buffalo Bills	W 35–7	8–5	Ralph Wilson Stadium	Recap
15	December 17	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	W 28–0	9–5	Gillette Stadium	Recap
16	December 26	at New York Jets	W 31–21	10–5	Giants Stadium	Recap
17	January 1	Miami Dolphins	L 26–28	10–6	Gillette Stadium	Recap

Playoffs schedule

Playoff round	Date	Opponent (seed)	Result	Record	Venue	Recap
Wild Card	January 7, 2006	Jacksonville Jaguars (5)	W 28–3	1–0	Gillette Stadium	Recap
Divisional	January 14, 2006	at Denver Broncos (2)	L 13–27	1–1	Invesco Field at Mile High	Recap

Standings

AFC East
	W	L	T	PCT	DIV	CONF	PF	PA	STK
(4) New England Patriots	10	6	0	.625	5–1	7–5	379	338	L1
Miami Dolphins	9	7	0	.563	3–3	7–5	318	317	W6
Buffalo Bills	5	11	0	.313	2–4	5–7	271	367	L1
New York Jets	4	12	0	.250	2–4	3–9	240	355	W1