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Patriots’ 2026 schedule opens with four playoff teams

8/20/2026

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Patriots’ 2026 schedule begins with four straight games against 2025 playoff teams, starting with Seattle.
After a Week 11 bye, they will face the Chargers, Bills, Chiefs, and Broncos.
Brad Gagnon warns the Patriots are “primed for a post-Super Bowl hangover” because of easy 2025 schedule.
Bleacher Report predicts the Patriots could miss the 2026 postseason, calling it a major league disappointment.

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Patriots’ 2026 schedule begins with four straight games against 2025 playoff teams, starting with Seattle.
After a Week 11 bye, they will face the Chargers, Bills, Chiefs, and Broncos.
Brad Gagnon warns the Patriots are “primed for a post-Super Bowl hangover” because of easy 2025 schedule.
Bleacher Report predicts the Patriots could miss the 2026 postseason, calling it a major league disappointment.