The Patriots were more competitive in the desert this week, but couldn’t make enough plays in the end to pull off a comeback. It tacked on yet another loss in an already tough season.
Patriots coach Bill Belichick is closing in on an all-time record, but it is not something to be proud of.
Belichick is often regarded as one of the best coaches in NFL history, but the 71-year-old could add an unfortunate record to his long resume this season depending on how the Patriots finish out the year.
If the Patriots lose at least nine more games this season, Belichick will become the losingest coach in NFL history.
After Sunday’s loss to the Raiders, Belichick is 299-157 in his NFL coaching career. The record for most regular-season losses in NFL history is shared by Dan Reeves and Jeff Fisher who both have 165 losses.
Tom Landry holds the record for the most career defeats, with a total of 178 defeats in both regular-season and postseason matches.
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Belichick already has 170 games under his belt, so he will surpass Landry’s mark with nine more defeats.
Belichick’s record is so different with Tom Brady than without him. With Brady under center, he is 219-64 in the regular season and 30-11 in the postseason. With all other quarterbacks, Belichick is 80-93 in the regular season and 1-2 in the postseason.
Belichick is the only head coach to win six Super Bowls, and his place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame is assured no matter what.
