2026 New England Patriots Schedule: Win-Loss Record Prediction and Fu…

New England Patriots fans, you can finally set your calendars for this fall. The Patriots' complete 2026 schedule has arrived. They'll open the year on the road against the Seattle Seahawks in a rematch in Super Bowl LX, and will close the year at home against the Miami Dolphins. Here is the Patriots' full regular-season slate, and how we think they'll do in 2026. Week 1: Sept. 9 (Wednesday) at Seattle SeahawksWeek 2: Sept. 20 vs. Pittsburgh SteelersWeek 3: Sept. 27 at Jacksonville JaguarsWeek 4: Oct. 4 at Buffalo BillsWeek 5: Oct. 11 vs. Las Vegas RaidersWeek 6: Oct. 18 vs. New York JetsWeek 7: Oct. 22 (Thursday) at Chicago BearsWeek 8: Nov. 1 at Miami DolphinsWeek 9: Nov. 8 vs. Green Bay PackersWeek 10: Nov. 15 vs. Detroit Lions (in Munich)Week 11: BYEWeek 12: Nov. 29 at Los Angeles ChargersWeek 13: Dec. 6 vs. Buffalo BillsWeek 14: Dec. 10 (Thursday) vs. Minnesota VikingsWeek 15: Dec. 21 (Monday) at Kansas City ChiefsWeek 16: Dec. 27 at New York JetsWeek 17: TBD vs. Denver BroncosWeek 18: TBD vs. Miami Dolphins Our Henry McKenna believes the Patriots will have another strong campaign in 2026, predicting they'll go 10-7. "It’s actually rare for a Super Bowl loser to miss the playoffs altogether, and I don’t think that’ll happen here — not as the Patriots continued to invest in their weakness on offense and built even more depth to their defense," McKenna wrote. The Patriots' projected win total for the 2026 season currently sits at 9.5 wins at FanDuel Sportsbook. Their odds to win the Super Bowl sit at +1600, while their odds to make the playoffs are -210. The Patriots had a relatively busy offseason for a team that just made the Super Bowl. They let go of last season's leading wide receiver, Stefon Diggs, but brought in former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs to replace him. They also signed guard Alijah Vera-Tucker to help beef up the offensive line and defensive lineman Dre'Mont Jones. They continued to add in the trenches during the NFL Draft, selecting Utah offensive tackle Caleb Lomu and Illinois edge rusher Gabe Jacas. New England's biggest move this offseason might not have happened yet, though. The Patriots have been widely linked to Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown, who is rumored to be traded after June 1. Such a move would give Drake Maye a clear No. 1 wide receiver as he looks to build upon his MVP runner-up campaign from 2025. Following the draft, our Ralph Vacchiano placed the Patriots at No. 6 in his power rankings. "Their most important job was improving the O-line, which they did with Utah tackle Caleb Lomu (6-6, 313) in Round 1," Vacchiano wrote. New England's draft haul, meanwhile, earned a B grade from our draft analyst, Rob Rang. "While I like the Patriots’ strategy — and appreciate the difficulty of finding players who can make an impact on a team this talented and deep — their class feels long on potential and short on immediate help," Rang wrote. ipl-cricket.in

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Sound the Gjallarhorn, Vikings fans as Minnesota’s 2026 schedule has officially arrived, giving fans a first look at the road ahead. The slate features four primetime showdowns along with critical NFC North matchups that could shape the playoff race. Now, the Vikings officially know the path they’ll need to navigate in hopes of making a postseason run. Week 1: Sept. 13 vs. Green Bay PackersWeek 2: Sept 20 @ Chicago BearsWeek 3: Sept 27 @ Tampa Bay BuccaneersWeek 4: Nov. 4 vs. Miami DolphinsWeek 5: Nov. 11 vs. New Orleans SaintsWeek 6: BYEWeek 7: Oct. 25 vs. Indianapolis ColtsWeek 8: Nov. 1 @ Detroit LionsWeek 9: Nov. 9 vs. Buffalo Bills (Monday)Week 10: Nov. 15 @ Green Bay PackersWeek 11: Nov. 22 @ San Francisco 49ers (in Mexico City)Week 12: Nov. 29 vs. Atlanta FalconsWeek 13: Dec. 6 vs. Carolina PanthersWeek 14: Dec. 12 @ New England Patriots (Thursday)Week 15: Dec. 20 vs. Detroit LionsWeek 16: TBD vs. Washington CommandersWeek 17: Jan. 1 @ New York JetsWeek 18: TBD vs. Chicago Bears While some see a contender after the addition of quarterback Kyler Murray, our own Henry McKenna predicts a 9-8 finish for the Vikings, leaving them well short of the NFC North crown. "The discount for Kyler Murray was incredible. The quarterback-value contract did not, however, embolden the Minnesota Vikings to go out and fix their many problems. In fact, they shipped off edge Jonathan Greenard, one of their best players, in a trade. And without much of a free agency class (due to cap constraints), the Vikings will have to rely upon their rookie defensive linemen Caleb Banks and Domonique Orange to contribute right away. Given Banks’ injury history (a 300-pound man with foot issues), I have concerns. Last year was the year when they were supposed to contend. Because that flopped, this might have to be their get-right year." The Vikings' projected win total for the 2026 season currently sits at 8.5 wins at FanDuel Sportsbook. Their odds to win the Super Bowl sit at +5000, making them a longshot to win it all. Their odds to make the playoffs are +190. The Vikings have had a relatively quiet offseason, especially after moving on from general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and working through cap constraints. They parted ways with several veterans, including defensive linemen Javon Hargrave and Jonathan Allen, while also trading edge rusher Jonathan Greenard to the Philadelphia Eagles. Despite financial limitations, Minnesota still managed to make a handful of notable moves. The Vikings signed quarterback Kyler Murray to a one-year deal worth the league minimum, added former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback James Pierre and used some of the cap space created by the Greenard trade to bring in former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings. The Vikings also made one of the more surprising picks of the first round by selecting defensive tackle Caleb Banks at No. 18 overall out of Florida. Banks is expected to contribute immediately on the defensive line alongside Iowa State third-round pick Domonique Orange and Jalen Redmond. Following the draft, our Ralph Vacchiano placed the Vikings at No. 17 in his power rankings. "Trading away edge rusher Jonathan Greenard hurts their defense, especially their pass rush. But at least they stacked the middle with Florida DT Caleb Banks (6-6, 327) and Iowa State DT Domonique Orange (6-2, 322) in Rounds 1 and 3," Vacchiano wrote. Following a quiet offseason, the first draft class under interim GM Rob Brzezinski earned a C+ grade from our draft analyst, Rob Rang. "This is a class that could pay off big — or completely flop," Rang wrote.

The NFL tries to keep its schedule as fair and balanced as possible, but there’s really no way to do that with 32 teams playing just 17 games each. There are unavoidable inequities everywhere. And when the order of games is released, it always seems to be worse. So no, you’re not imagining things. Some teams got the short end of the schedule stick with Thursday night's release, while others got a cupcake-like slate that would’ve made last year’s Patriots blush. Here’s a look at the winners and losers (at least on paper), now that the full 2026 schedule is out. WINNERS They closed out the 2025 season winning four of their last five games, signaling they might be ready to make a run at the playoffs in 2026. And that’s not impossible considering they play in the NFL’s worst division, in which no team finished above .500 last year. And now they've been afforded the second-easiest schedule (based on last year’s records and projected win totals for 2026). Even better for them, they get some of the tough stuff out of the way early, opening in Detroit and Baltimore before they come home for five of their next seven games. It may also help that their last four games are against teams that missed the playoffs last year. When a new coach is trying to change a losing culture, he needs to get off to a fast start. And the schedule gives John Harbaugh a chance to do just that. From Weeks 3 to 6, the Giants play the Titans, Cardinals, Commanders and Saints — four teams that had a combined .250 winning percentage last season, and all of those games except for the one against Washington will be played at home. They have a huge shot at a rare fast start, especially if they can knock off the Cowboys at home in Week 1 (ignore their daunting trip to L.A. to face the Rams in Week 2). The NFL really teed the start of the Harbaugh era up nicely. The Browns will need some time to figure out who their quarterback is, and whether they have a capable one. And the schedule gives them some time. After a tough opener at Jacksonville, only two of their next eight games are against teams that made the playoffs last season. And the slate never really gets tough. They have the easiest schedule in the league based on last year’s record and the fourth-easiest schedule based on projected wins. They also travel less than every team aside from the Panthers (9,073 miles) and have just one prime-time game — a Thursday nighter at home against the Steelers in Week 10. On the surface, the Panthers’ schedule is hard. It’s the third-hardest, in fact, based on the projected wins of their opponents. And that’s something, considering they play six games against their own division, where nobody finished above .500 last year. But the really good news is that nobody travels less than they do. They’ll cover a league-low 8,740 miles this season. They never go beyond the Central Time Zone and their farthest trip is to Minneapolis, a mere 940 miles away. And that doesn’t happen until Week 13. Two things have killed them in recent seasons: Injuries to Joe Burrow and slow starts. Well, Burrow is healthy (for now). And the Bengals not only have a chance for a decent start, but they’re all set up for an incredibly strong finish. They draw the Bucs, Steelers and Dolphins within their first five games, giving them a shot at a few semi-easy wins. But it’s what happens from Week 8 on where the magic occurs. They face just two teams that are projected to finish above .500 in their final 12 games, and they get both of those — December games against the Chiefs and the Ravens — at home. They also will play each of their first seven games at 1 p.m. on Sundays, too. The Ravens were already hoping for the return of Lamar Jackson to give a boost to new coach Jesse Minter, but the schedule may give them a bigger one. The Ravens don’t play against a 2025 playoff team until their Week 8 game in Buffalo. And while that game starts a tough three-game stretch, the next two — against the Jaguars and the Chargers — are at home. They also rank in the bottom 12 in miles traveled this season, and most of that is because of their Week 3 game against the Cowboys in Brazil. After that, they travel just once outside the Eastern Time Zone: to Houston in Week 12. The NFL thinks the Eagles are going to be good, which is why they put them in prime time five times and gave them three other stand-alone games. And the NFL is probably right, since this is one of the easiest slates the Eagles have had in years. They will face the entire NFC West, but the games against the Rams, the Seahawks and the 49ers are the only ones on their entire schedule featuring teams projected to win 10 or more games. They get the Rams and Seahawks — their two toughest opponents — at home. And by the time they get to San Francisco in Week 17, the travel-weary 49ers should be pretty tired. As long as the Eagles own the division, as they have in recent years, they are all set up for a monster year. LOSERS They look like a team primed for a Super Bowl run, but they are going to be exhausted by the time they get to the postseason. They will travel 38,105 miles this season, breaking the NFL’s all-time record. Sure, more than 15,000 of those come from their trip to Australia to play the Rams in the regular-season opener. But they also have a game in Mexico City in Week 11 — a game that was supposed to be a home game for them, by the way. They also have cross-country trips to New York and Atlanta. They have just one trip shorter than 1,000 miles (to L.A. to play the Chargers in Week 15), and they’ll change time zones an astounding 58 times. And they play three of their last four on the road. There is just no way that a slate like that won’t take a toll. They already had the hardest schedule in the NFL based on last year’s record, but the NFL is going to make sure the entire country is watching as they prove they are for real. They were given four prime-time games, and three stand-alone games, including a Thanksgiving-Christmas double dip. They also get last year’s Super Bowl teams — the Patriots and the Seahawks — on consecutive weeks as part of a midseason stretch of three straight prime-time games. And they finish the season against three teams projected to win at least 10 games, including a December trip to Buffalo. The Bears' finale is a trip to Minnesota, which isn’t an easy place to play, either. It’s going to be hard enough for the Steelers to navigate a season with a 42-year-old quarterback (we assume), but they’ll need Aaron Rodgers to somehow be fresh late in the season. The NFL brutally backloaded Pittsburgh's schedule with seven of its final nine games coming against teams projected to win nine-plus games. Three of those games will be in prime time and one will be on Black Friday. Four of them are on the road, too, including trips to Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Jacksonville and Baltimore to end the season. Rodgers and the Steelers have a really easy start to the season, with just one game against a 2025 playoff team in the first eight weeks. But Rodgers better get his body a lot of rest (and maybe some kind of miracle medicine) during Pittsburgh's bye week in Week 9. The schedule looked like it was going to line up so easy for them. They have the easiest slate in the NFL based on projected win totals, and sixth easiest based on last year’s records. But the NFL didn’t do the Lions any favors with the way they arranged it. Their first road trip will be to Buffalo, where they'll be the Bills’ first opponent in their new stadium. And then they end the season with three road division games in the last four weeks, including at Chicago and at Green Bay in the final two weeks. The Lions do have a chance to fatten up on some bad teams before their Week 6 bye. But they better, because they’re looking at a really tough finish. It’s bad enough that they lost a home game against a division rival that will now be played in Australia. And it’s tough enough that they have to travel a ridiculous 34,847 miles this season, and play four prime-time games plus three other stand-alone games (all of which are late games, too). But it’s with the final seven weeks where the NFL really did them dirty. Five of those opponents are projected to win at least 10 games, and the other two have an over/under over 8. That stretch includes a cross-country trip to Tampa, by the way, and games against the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks in two of the final three weeks. That would be a nightmare stretch for any team. For one with a 38-year-old quarterback, it could be particularly dangerous. The schedule release is good news if the Cardinals have their eyes on the top pick in the 2027 NFL Draft. But if they’re hoping for any kind of success in Mike LaFleur’s first season as head coach … forget it. It’s bad enough that they live in the NFC West and have to play interconference games against the AFC West this year. But they have five games all year against teams projected to win fewer than eight games, and the NFL buried three of them (vs. Jets, at Saints, vs. Raiders) in their final month. Their first 13 games, all before their ridiculously late bye, include nine games against teams projected to win 10 or more games. Their two "easiest" games in the first 11 are both on the road — at Dallas and at the New York Giants. Honestly, an 0-13 start feels pretty realistic. They already had a pretty tough schedule based on last year’s records, but even that was deceptive because the slate included several teams (like the Lions, the Chiefs and the Ravens) that figured to be much better this year. The good news is the Bills get all three of those teams at home, but that’s really the only good news. Their schedule includes a brutal start: five straight games against teams projected to win 9-10 games. And they get a dome team (Lions) and a warm-weather team (Chargers) in their first two home games, instead of later when weather might be a factor. Speaking of weather, they go to New England, Green Bay and Denver in December, which isn’t easy for anyone. And both of their Monday night games are on the road, too.