The New England Patriots play 17 regular-season games in 2026 — 8 at home and 9 on the road, with their bye in Week 11. They open at the Seahawks on Wednesday, September 9.
They have 4 primetime games: Week 7 at the Bears (TNF), Week 12 at the Chargers (SNF), Week 14 against the Vikings (TNF) and Week 15 at the Chiefs (MNF).
Through Week 5 the New England Patriots are 3-2 — 2-0 at home and 1-2 on the road.
The Statz season simulation projects 10 wins (a 8–13 win range) and a 68.7% chance of making the playoffs.
| Week | Date | Opponent | Result or kickoff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | WED 9/9 | at Seattle Seahawks | L 10–13 |
| Week 2 | SUN 9/20 | vs Pittsburgh Steelers | W 20–3 |
| Week 3 | SUN 9/27 | at Jacksonville Jaguars | L 6–35 |
| Week 4 | SUN 10/4 | at Buffalo Bills | W 29–26 |
| Week 5 | SUN 10/11 | vs Las Vegas Raiders | W 45–17 |
| Week 6 | SUN 10/18 | vs New York Jets | 1:00 PM ET |
| Week 7 | THU 10/22 | at Chicago Bears | 8:15 PM ET |
| Week 8 | SUN 11/1 | at Miami Dolphins | 4:25 PM ET |
| Week 9 | SUN 11/8 | vs Green Bay Packers | 4:25 PM ET |
| Week 10 | SUN 11/15 | at Detroit Lions | 9:30 AM ET |
| Week 11 | Bye week | ||
| Week 12 | SUN 11/29 | at Los Angeles Chargers | 8:20 PM ET |
| Week 13 | SUN 12/6 | vs Buffalo Bills | 4:25 PM ET |
| Week 14 | THU 12/10 | vs Minnesota Vikings | 8:15 PM ET |
| Week 15 | MON 12/21 | at Kansas City Chiefs | 8:15 PM ET |
| Week 16 | SUN 12/27 | at New York Jets | 1:00 PM ET |
| Week 17 | SUN 1/3 | vs Denver Broncos | Time TBD |
| Week 18 | SUN 1/10 | vs Miami Dolphins | Time TBD |