1974 New England Patriots season

1974 New England Patriots season
OwnerBilly Sullivan
General managerChuck Fairbanks
Head coachChuck Fairbanks
Home stadiumSchaefer Stadium
Results
Record7–7
Division placeT-3rd AFC East
PlayoffsDid not qualify
All-ProsNone
Pro BowlersNone

The 1974 New England Patriots season was the franchise's fifth season in the National Football League and 15th overall. The Patriots ended the season with a record of seven wins and seven losses and finished tied for third in the AFC East Division. The Pats stunned the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Miami Dolphins in Week 1 at Schaefer Stadium. The Pats went on to win their first five games on their way to a 6–1 start. However, they struggled in the second half of the season, winning only one game and finishing with a 7–7 record.