2026 opponents (mostly) set

[BobDigital]

Brutal schedule. Team could finish 11-6 and be an objectively better team than this year.

After really looking at it, it is hard to argue the Pats will have a worse roster in 2026 at least. They don't have enough important guts up they can't keep if they want to. Really they can keep everyone if they choose and add. All up to them.

 

[Real fan 02]

We’ll have to see how the offseason and camp play out, but i don’t think anyone will be talking about the Pats having a soft schedule next year.

Home games:
Jete, Dolphins, Bills
Raiders and Broncos from AFC West
Vikings and Packers from NFC North
Either Steelers or Ravens from AFC North (whoever wins division)

Away games:
Jete, Dolphins, Bills
Chiefs and Chargers from AFC West
Lions and Bears from NFC North
Seahawks from NFC West
Jaguars from AFC South

I still don't see this schedule as daunting.. Patriots are capable of hanging with all those teams they see next season.

With a even better roster and expected improved pass rush I don't see them struggling next season. JMO.