The Patriots' Record Run: 21 Straight Wins
Published on December 15th, 2025 12:59 pm ESTWritten By: Dave Manuel
The longest winning streak in NFL history stands at 21 consecutive games, held by the New England Patriots from October 2003 to October 2004.The run started after a Week 4 loss to the Washington Redskins in 2003. New England wouldn't lose again for more than a calendar year.
That streak covered the end of the 2003 regular season, a Super Bowl XXXVIII victory and a 6-0 start in 2004.
At the core were Tom Brady and Bill Belichick, combining elite quarterback play with a disciplined, opportunistic defense.
During the streak, the Patriots outscored opponents 589-333, including playoffs. Their average margin of victory: 12.2 points.
They defeated nine playoff teams during that span, including the Colts, Titans, Eagles, and Panthers.
The streak ended on October 31, 2004, when Pittsburgh snapped it with a 34-20 win behind rookie Ben Roethlisberger.
Only one other team has come close - the 2008-09 Indianapolis Colts with 23 consecutive regular-season wins over two seasons, but that run included a playoff loss, so it doesn't count as a continuous all-games streak.
Nobody's come close since. In a league where injuries, salary caps, and scheduling level the field every year, going 21 straight without a loss feels almost impossible. The Patriots made it look routine.
