2013 New England Patriots season
| 2013 New England Patriots season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Bill Belichick |
| Owner | Robert Kraft |
| Home field | Gillette Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 12–4 |
| Division place | 1st AFC East |
| Playoff finish |
Won Divisional Playoffs (Colts) 43–22 Lost AFC Championship (Broncos) 16–26 |
| Pro Bowlers |
5
|
| AP All-Pros |
3
|
The 2013 New England Patriots season was the franchise's 44th season in the National Football league and the 54th overall. The Patriots finished 12–4 and with the AFC's No. 2 seed for a second consecutive season. Along with their seeding, New England was awarded a first-round bye in the playoffs for the fourth season in a row, only the second such occurrence for any team since the league switched to a 6-team playoff format in 1990 (the others being the 1992-95 Dallas Cowboys). The Patriots defeated the Indianapolis Colts 43–22 in the Divisional round of the playoffs, but lost in the AFC Championship game to the Denver Broncos, by a score of 26–16.
RB Danny Woodhead (free agent, San Diego Chargers), WR Wes Welker (free agent, Denver Broncos), WR Brandon Lloyd (released), TE Aaron Hernandez (released), G Donald Thomas (free agent, Indianapolis Colts) G Brian Waters (contract terminated), DE Trevor Scott (free agent), S Patrick Chung (free agent, Philadelphia Eagles), DT Kyle Love (released), DT Brandon Deaderick (released, Jacksonville Jaguars)
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