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NFL Writer Predicts Patriots Will See Surge In Prime-Time Games This Season
TL;DR
The NFL is set to release its schedule, with predictions suggesting the New England Patriots will have more prime-time games this season. The Patriots, who improved significantly last season, are expected to be a focal point in the upcoming schedule.
Key points
- NFL schedule release on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET
- Predictions of increased prime-time games for the Patriots
- Patriots improved from four wins to Super Bowl contention
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The NFL will release its schedule on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET, marking the first opportunity to see the days and times when the Patriots will face their opponents.
New England was one of the standout stories of last season, bouncing back from just four wins in 2024 to competing for the Super Bowl in the 2025 season. It will be interesting to see how many primetime games the Patriots get this year.
Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox predicted which teams will have the most primetime games this season, with the Patriots coming in at five.
"The New England Patriots were the AFC's surprise contender in 2025," Knox wrote on Sunday. "While New England failed to put up much of a fight in Super Bowl LX and could very easily regress this season, the Patriots are still likely to be featured in prime time.
"New England is, after all, the Super Bowl runner-up â a status that has traditionally gotten time in the spotlight. Kansas City got seven primetime games last year, while the San Francisco 49ers got six games in 2024, and the got five games in 2023."
Q&A
How many prime-time games are the Patriots expected to have this season?
While the exact number is not confirmed, predictions indicate that the Patriots will see a surge in prime-time games this season.
When will the NFL schedule be released?
The NFL schedule will be released on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET.
What was the Patriots' performance last season?
The Patriots bounced back from just four wins in 2024 to competing for the Super Bowl in the 2025 season.
