Boston Patriots 1970: A Game-by-Game Guide

Relive the Boston Patriots' memorable 1970 season with this guide that explores the entire year game by game, from the thrilling opening-day upset of the Dolphins all the way through the final dreary battle against the Bengals.

There's no way to sugarcoat it: 1970 was a brutal year for the Patriots. But it also was one of the most interesting in the franchise's storied history. There were many wild moments during their long road to a 2-12 record, including that improbable Week 1 win over eventual playoff team Miami, the signing of supposed savior quarterback Joe Kapp, the bizarre midseason meltdown and departure of head coach Clive Rush and a snowball-filled train wreck of a game with the Vikings in which the Boston fans almost burned Harvard Stadium down.

All of the highs and lows from the exciting season are here. A full recap and box score from every game is included, so you can follow the exploits of the Patriots from start to finish.

While 1970 was a long season, it served to set the stage for an exciting new era that included the drafting of Jim Plunkett, the move into Schaefer Stadium in Foxborough and the re-branding of the team as the New England Patriots. Whether you are a die-hard Patriots fan or an NFL history buff, you will enjoy this look back at the 1970 Boston Patriots.