The 1993 New England Patriots season marked the beginning of a new era under legendary head coach Bill Parcells and number one overall draft pick Drew Bledsoe. Although the team finished with a 5-11 record, they showed significant improvement over the previous year and ended the season on a high note with a four-game winning streak. This late-season surge was capped off by a thrilling 33-27 overtime victory against the Miami Dolphins, providing fans with great optimism for the future of the franchise.