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NFL unveils 2026-27 schedule: Hereās who the Pats face when and where
TL;DR
The NFL has unveiled the 2026-27 schedule, with the Patriots set to face the Seahawks on September 9. After a remarkable turnaround, the Patriots will have the sixth-toughest schedule this season.
Key points
- NFL 2026-27 schedule unveiled
- Patriots face Seahawks on September 9
- Patriots had a 14-3 record in 2025-26
- Patriots are AFC Champions
- Sixth-ranked toughest schedule for Patriots
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The 2026-27 NFL season is just under four months away, and tonight, teams were able to officially unveil their schedules.
The Patriots are coming off one of the best turnarounds in league history, going from one of the worst teams in 2024-25 with a 4-13 record, to becoming the second seed in the AFC with a 14-3 record and becoming the AFC Champs in 2025-26 before ultimately falling short in the Super Bowl.
The Pats get a serious jump in strength of schedule this year. According to Sports Illustrated, the Patriots have the sixth-ranked toughest schedule in terms of their opponentsā combined win percentage from the 2025-26 season.
The season begins on a Wednesday, September ninth, with the Pats traveling up to Seattle to face the Seahawks on opening night for a rematch of Super Bowl 60, where the Pats fell 29-13 against the treacherous Seattle defense. This being the first time in ten ears where the two opponents to face one another in the Super Bowl open up the following season, the last being Carolina vs. Denver in 2016 after the Broncosā win in Super Bowl 50.
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye walks off the field after a loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Q&A
What is the Patriots' schedule for the 2026-27 NFL season?
The Patriots will face the Seahawks on September 9, 2026, as part of their 2026-27 schedule.
How did the Patriots perform in the 2025-26 NFL season?
The Patriots had a remarkable turnaround, finishing the 2025-26 season with a 14-3 record and becoming the AFC Champions.
What is the strength of schedule for the Patriots in 2026-27?
The Patriots have the sixth-ranked toughest schedule based on their opponents' combined win percentage from the previous season.
When does the NFL 2026-27 season start?
The NFL 2026-27 season starts on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.