| 1986 New England Patriots season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Billy Sullivan |
| General manager | Patrick Sullivan |
| Head coach | Raymond Berry |
| Home field | Sullivan Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 11–5 |
| Division place | 1st AFC East |
| Playoff finish | Lost Divisional Playoffs (at Broncos) 17–22 |
| Pro Bowlers | CB Raymond Clayborn K Tony Franklin WR Stanley Morgan SpT Mosi Tatupu LB Andre Tippett |
| AP All-Pros | K Tony Franklin (2nd team) WR Stanley Morgan (2nd team) LB Andre Tippett (2nd team) |
The 1986 New England Patriots season was the franchise's 17th season in the National Football League and 27th overall. The Patriots matched their 11–5 record from the previous season, but this time they finished first in the AFC East, thus winning the division title. This would be the last AFC East Division title the Patriots would win until 1996 and their last playoff appearance until 1994. In the Divisional Round of the playoffs the Denver Broncos defeated the New England Patriots 22–17.