How did the Patriots missed the playoffs in 2008?

How did the Patriots missed the playoffs in 2008?

Baltimore qualified for the playoffs as a wild card team, defeating the Patriots on the second wild card tiebreaker (better conference record: 8–4 to 7–5). Because of this, the Patriots were excluded from the playoffs for the first time since 2002.

Who played QB when Brady was injured?

During Week 1 against the Kansas City Chiefs, Cassel came under center when Brady suffered a torn ACL and MCL in the first quarter from a hit by Chiefs safety Bernard Pollard.

What year did Tom Brady not play?

He had surgery in January 2011. Brady tore his left ACL and MCL in the 1st quarter of Week 1, had surgery and missed the rest of the season. Brady missed with a calf injury but was ready for the season opener. Brady rolled his ankle in a practice but wasn’t forced to miss any games due to it.

Who beat the Patriots in 2008?

The Dolphins
The Dolphins edged the Patriots out for the AFC East crown due to having a better conference record (8-4 to 7-5).

Has Tom Brady ever missed the NFL playoffs?

Brady has never had a losing season as the starter and only missed the playoffs in 2002, the first year he started all 16 regular season games.

Has Tom Brady ever missed a game?

Since entering the league back in 2000, Brady has started all 16 games a whopping 17 times. That includes each of the past four seasons after being suspended for four games during the 2016 campaign. The only injury exception here is when Brady missed all but one game during the 2008 campaign due to a torn ACL.

How long did Brady sit behind Bledsoe?

Brady sat behind Bledsoe for the 2000 season when the younger QB was a rookie. In the second game of the 2001 season, Bledsoe suffered from internal bleeding after a hit from New Yor Jets linebacker Mo Lewis. Brady took over in that game — and for the next two decades.

Did Brady ever missed the playoffs?

Brady has never had a losing season as the starter and only missed the playoffs in 2002, the first year he started all 16 regular season games. With the Patriots, Brady led the team to 17 AFC East titles.

Has Tom Brady torn his ACL?

Two sources close to the team said that Tom Brady has torn his ACL in his left knee and while it hasn’t been confirmed by Bill Belichick, most reports on the injury have indicated serious damage to the left knee. If the ACL tear is confirmed, Brady will most likely miss the rest of the season.

Who is the longest playing NFL player?

1. Morten Anderson, kicker

• Games played: 382.
• Teams: New Orleans Saints, Atlanta Falcons, Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants.
• Years active: 1982-2004, 2006-2007.

Who has the longest career in the NFL?

George Blanda
George Blanda has played the most career seasons, with 26 seasons.