History always repeats itself.
Yeah, sure. Rarely in football. How many back-to-back Super Bowl Champions have there been? Seven. Out of 42 champions.
I know a lot of people are predicting the Patriots will win their matchup with the Dolphins this Sunday because history shows they never lose 2 in a row, so I did a little research on that, dating back to 2001 when their "dynasty" started.
The Patriots HAVE lost two games in a row, or more, on three separate occasions. Miami has only been involved in one of those losing streaks one time, and that game was in Dolphins Stadium. The Patriots have only defeated Miami once directly after a loss, in 2005 at Dolphins Stadium. So that's a wash as far as history is concerned.
- B/R Ticket Guide
The Patriots have won a total of 18 games since 2001 to avoid two game losing streaks. Of those 18 games, nine of them were at home and nine were on the road.
But here's the kicker: The Patriots opponents in those 18 games had a combined record of 132-138. Not very good.
But, most importantly, The Patriots record against the Dolphins since 2001 is 9-6, and four of those six losses were in Miami. The Dolphins swept the Pats in 2000, so Bill Belichick is officially 9-8 vs. Miami.
The Dolphins have beaten the Patriots more than any other NFL team since 2000.
So that's some history for people that like that. Personally, I don't think history means jack in this game. Even Week Three history is.....well, history.
Different players, new styles, new motivation, etc. Whichever team wins, it won't be because of what they did in 2001 and beyond. History doesn't mean anything, even if the analysts want to predict a New England win because of their history that, "they don't lose two in a row".
Dolphins ignore the history teachers, 24-20.
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about 1 month ago
With Matt Cassell at QB for the Pats I don't think anyone's in a position to say the should win anything. Miami has an excellent chance of winning this game. But, they're also inconsistent. All I know is the Big Tuna is doing his thing with the Fins. Everywhere he goes, he turns things around.
about 1 month ago
Nice headline man, I can't believe how easily the experts are predicting the Pats to wins. I think the Phins win 28-21.
about 1 month ago
Great statistics, I like the score prediction as well.
about 1 month ago
Yeah, nice job doing the homework. I'm freakin' stoked about this game!
about 1 month ago
Jeremaiah
I dont think its a secret that the Dolphins are always pesky to say the least. Miami always seems to play the pats tough at home, except for last year of course. This game will definitley be a close one, but i have the pats winning for the simple fact that their season depends on it. good article though, nice work
Ryan
about 1 month ago
who ever rights on diz are loser except 4 me cuz i so happen flew by this page and saw nerds some groupe of virgins talking smack
about 1 month ago
yeah, I can see why people would pick the Patriots to win this game because their season is on the line, or Matt Cassel is playing well, Miami barely squeaked by two bad teams, etc.... I've just been hearing "Pats don't lose two in a row" so much its unbelievable. So history gets thrown out, especially when both teams have a lot at stake, one team is banged up, its a divisional game, etc...yet the analysts predict a Pats win simply because "they don't lose two in a row". And those guys get paid to come up with that? haha Should be a good game and I look forward to watching it.
about 1 month ago
yeah bhc....u R da only good righter on diz hear sight - we nar groupe some nerdz of virginz (??). I would love to read one of your articles, but I'd have to learn your language first.
from about 1 month ago
*tries to stifle laughter*
from about 1 month ago
Freakin love it....great response!
about 1 month ago
I'll be honest in saying that this game is up in the air. It usually is in the divisional games....any given Sunday, right? With all the injuries that the Pats have now, and the way the Dolphins played them the last time and won (when the Pats didn't have as many injuries)......any given Sunday indeed!
Good article, nice job!
about 1 month ago
thanks everyone I appreciate the responses, even by BHC. He made it really easy to reply. Look forward to a great game on Sunday!
about 1 month ago
And it was so. The PATS DONT LOSE @ IN A ROW
about 1 month ago
So history was on the Patriots side this time. But I don't know what you're talking about the Pats not losing @ in a row. @ where? Proofread....
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