AFC Wild-Card playoffs: These 15 things were around the last time the Patriots played in the first round

What was going on the last time the New England Patriots played in a Wild-Card game, after the 2009 season.

The New England Patriots will be in unfamiliar territory next weekend: Playing in a Wild-Card playoff game for the first time since 2009. What was going on 10 seasons ago when Bill Belichick, Tom Brady & Co. last didn’t earn a bye?

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The Patriots’ stay in the playoffs was short and sour. The Baltimore Ravens surged to a 24-0 lead in the first quarter behind Ray Rice TD runs of 83 and 1 yard. They went on to a 33-14 victory that saw Tom Brady go an ugly 23-of-42 for 154 yards and three picks.

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