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The New England Patriots will face the fifth toughest strength of schedule in the NFL for the 2026 season, with an opponent win percentage of .531. Their schedule includes eight home games and nine road games against formidable opponents.
The New England Patriots will have their work cut out for them in 2026.
According to the NFL, the Patriots will have the fifth most challenging strength of schedule for the 2026 NFL season, with an opponent win percentage of .531 percent from last season.
The Patriotsâ official schedule has yet to be released, although all of their opponents have been revealed this offseason. New England will play eight games at home and nine on the road.
The Green Bay Packers, Denver Broncos and Buffalo Bills will pose the biggest threats to New England at home. The Patriots will face seven daunting matchups on the road against the Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers, Seattle Seahawks, and the Bills.
The Patriots have the fifth most challenging strength of schedule for the 2026 season, with an opponent win percentage of .531.
In 2026, the Patriots will host teams like the Green Bay Packers, Denver Broncos, and Buffalo Bills at home.
The Patriots will have challenging road games against the Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers, Seattle Seahawks, Jacksonville Jaguars, and the Buffalo Bills.
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The Patriots are looking to win the Super Bowl for the first time since the 2018 season in 2026. New England lost to the Seahawks in the Super Bowl last season after going 14-3 in 2025 with a perfect 8-0 record on the road in the regular season.
This article originally appeared on Patriots Wire: Patriotsâ strength of schedule ranks top five in NFL for 2026 season