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The Patriots’ loss in Miami earns its place among the worst regular season defeats in franchise history

The New England Patriots lost their week 14 game against the Miami Dolphins in heartbreaking fashion: the team was up 33-28 with seven seconds to go when the Dolphins took one final shot down the field. A deep pass, two laterals and 69 yards later, New England’s division rivals were in the end zone for one of the most improbable wins in recent memories — and one that will take its rightful place among the worst regular season defeats in Patriots history.

Let’s take a look back to find some other games that deserve recognition as the worst non-playoff losses in the franchise’s almost 60 years of existence.