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Predicting Every Patriots 2026 Game, Even Though It's Way Too Early

For months, we knew who the New England Patriots were going to be playing this season. We finally know the dates and times of each of those games. The New England Patriots' 2026 schedule is officially here.

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Winners, Losers Following Reveal of Patriots' Schedule

The New England Patriots now know how their 2026 schedule will go. But what are some of the highs and lows from the reveal? Obviously, next season won't be as easy on paper for the Patriots like last year was.

New England Patriots News / UFL / May 15

Watch: CAN'T SOPT JASHAUN CORBIN

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Former Patriots Second Rounder 'Forever Grateful' In Retirement Announcement

Joejuan Williams — the New England Patriots’ second round draft pick in 2019 — has officially announced his retirement from the NFL. The Patriots had traded up to acquire Williams, giving up their 56th and 101st overall picks to the Los Angeles Rams to move up 11 spots and draft him.

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The 'NFL's active 1K-rushers' quiz

How many of the active NFL players who have rushed for 1,000 or more yards in a season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 1K-rushing-yard season by team' quiz

The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'NFL franchise rushing-TD leaders' quiz

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 15

Patriots’ scariest pitfall to overcome on 2026 NFL schedule

The New England Patriots made history in 2025, becoming Super Bowl LX runners-up and posting a jaw-dropping 9-0 road record on their way to Foxborough glory, but the NFL has answered with a punishing 2026 slate that threatens to derail everything Mike Vrabel’s crew has worked to build.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / May 15

Patriots' Jared Wilson, Drake Maye Experiencing 'Full-Circle Moment' Together

FOXBORO --- Jared Wilson is now going to be the New England Patriots' center in 2026, snapping the ball to quarterback Drake Maye. He's never done it before, and yet, it's a full circle moment for both young players.

Tom Brady News / Athlon Sports / May 15

Fox Sports Makes Tom Brady Announcement for Patriots Game

Tom Brady spent 20 seasons with the New England Patriots building the most decorated career in NFL history. He won six of his seven Super Bowls as a Patriot,

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / May 15

Patriots could bring Stefon Diggs back under one condition

Diggs had a decent campaign in Foxborough last season, but that wasn't enough to keep him around.

Stefon Diggs linked with four teams amid Patriots, A.J. Brown rumors

More Patriots players break silence about Mike Vrabel amid Dianna Russini controversy

How Patriots QB Drake Maye is already impressing new teammates this spring

The 'NFL playoff receptions leaders' quiz

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / May 15

Most Important Patriots Revenge Games on the 2026 Schedule

Do the New England Patriots have a revenge tour in them? After an impressive 2025 season that saw them make it all the way to the Super Bowl, the Patriots now know their schedule and have a shot to bounce back.

New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / May 15

Ryan Clark Predicts New England Patriots Will Miss the Playoffs in 2026

The New England Patriots had one of the better stories in the NFL last season. Drake Maye looked like the real deal, Mike Vrabel steadied the ship in year one and a team that had back-to-back 4-13 finishes somehow won 14 games, took the AFC East and made it all the way to Super Bowl LX.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / May 15

How Patriots QB Drake Maye is already impressing new teammates this spring

While speaking with reporters on Thursday, Julian Hill revealed how he received help from Drake Maye during their first interaction together at the start of the Patriots' offseason program.

Mike Vrabel may not be the only reason Eagles' A.J. Brown wants to join Patriots

More Patriots players break silence about Mike Vrabel amid Dianna Russini controversy

Chargers troll Mike Vrabel, Dianna Russini in schedule release video

The 'Super Bowl losing QBs' quiz

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25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 16

Eagles reporter gives Patriots fans massive A.J. Brown update

Recent stories have hinted that a different team could swoop in and steal A.J. Brown from New England before NFL clubs begin their summer breaks.

Mike Vrabel may not be the only reason Eagles' A.J. Brown wants to join Patriots

More Patriots players break silence about Mike Vrabel amid Dianna Russini controversy

A.J. Brown linked with three teams other than the Patriots amid trade rumors

The 'Super Bowl losing coaches' quiz

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / May 15

Patriots Sign Undrafted Rookie Duo to Record-Setting Contracts

The New England Patriots signed 12 undrafted free agents to their roster following this year's NFL Draft, and two of them are already setting franchise records.