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Patriots Prepare for Tougher 2026 Schedule After Super Bowl Loss

2/13/2026

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The New England Patriots face a tougher 2026 schedule after winning the division in 2025.
Next season's opponents include teams from the AFC West and NFC North, with home games versus the Bills, Dolphins, Packers, and Steelers.
In 2025, the Patriots earned the No. 2 seed but lost the Super Bowl to Seattle.
Quarterback Drake Maye's shoulder injury and Will Campbell's knee issue were factors in the defeat.

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The New England Patriots face a tougher 2026 schedule after winning the division in 2025.
Next season's opponents include teams from the AFC West and NFC North, with home games versus the Bills, Dolphins, Packers, and Steelers.
In 2025, the Patriots earned the No. 2 seed but lost the Super Bowl to Seattle.
Quarterback Drake Maye's shoulder injury and Will Campbell's knee issue were factors in the defeat.