Patriots' Playoff Record vs Teams That Beat Them in Regular Season Bodes Well for Chiefs, Ravens and Texans

The New England Patriots haven't been known to enact playoff revenge on teams that got the better of them in the regular season.
All three of New England's losses this season are to AFC playoff teams. Fortunately for the Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans, the Patriots haven't had much success in the playoffs against teams they've already lost to in that regular season.
The @Patriots are 3-6 in playoff rematches vs teams that beat them in same regular season since 2001
— NFL Research (@NFLResearch) November 4, 2019
Last 5 such games:
2015 AFC Champ L @Broncos
2012 AFC Champ L @Ravens
Super Bowl XLVI L @Giants
2010 Div Rd L @nyjets
2006 AFC Champ L @Colts
With a win on Sunday over the Miami Dolphins, the Patriots would clinch a first-round bye and will likely face Houston or Kansas City in the Divisional Round. Considering New England is a 16-point favorite over Miami in Week 17, according to FanDuel Sportsbook, it's fair to expect the Patriots will clinch a bye.
Assuming that happens, recent history suggests the Texans and Chiefs could actually have an advantage in a potential Divisional Round meeting.
The Patriots are 3-6 in playoff rematches against an opponent that already defeated them in the regular season, including five straight losses in such contests.
Should the Patriots buck this trend and advance to the AFC Championship, they'd likely have to contend with a Ravens team that defeated them back in Week 9.
Film Study: Josh McDaniels was on point with new plays, formations and wrinkles against the Bills. He'll have to be that good for the Patriots to have a chance against the Chiefs and Ravens in the playoffs https://t.co/wyvUdnFN5n pic.twitter.com/OWrDHyzhhK
— Ben Volin (@BenVolin) December 25, 2019
Of course, it's tough to rule out Tom Brady and Bill Belichick, but recent history suggests New England's run of three-straight Super Bowl appearances could come to an end this season.
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