New England Patriots 2027 Opponents & Mock Schedule
The New England Patriots' 2027 opponents include home games against Bills, Dolphins, Jets, Jaguars, Titans, Cowboys, Giants, Browns, Falcons, and road games against Bills, Dolphins, Jets, Texans, Colts, Eagles, Commanders, Broncos, determined by the NFL's rotation formula plus their 2026 finishing position. 14 of 17 matchups are confirmed as of October 15, 2026.
2027 opponents (14 of 17 confirmed)
Home opponents (9)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bills | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Miami Dolphins | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| New York Jets | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| Tennessee Titans | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| Dallas Cowboys | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| New York Giants | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| Cleveland Browns | Same-place finisher, AFC North | Projected |
| Atlanta Falcons | 17th game (place-based) | Projected |
Road opponents (8)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bills | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Miami Dolphins | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| New York Jets | Division (twice a year) | Confirmed |
| Houston Texans | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| Indianapolis Colts | Conference rotation | Confirmed |
| Philadelphia Eagles | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| Washington Commanders | Interconference rotation | Confirmed |
| Denver Broncos | Same-place finisher, AFC West | Projected |
Projected opponents update as the 2026 standings change and become final when the regular season ends in January.
No 2027 game dates are announced yet. Follow them on the 2027 NFL Schedule Release Live Tracker.
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Strength of schedule
Based on opponents' final 2025 records, the Patriots' 2027 opponents combined for a 46.5% win rate — the 26th-hardest projected schedule.
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Who do the Patriots play in 2027?
The Patriots play 17 games in 2027: home games against Bills, Dolphins, Jets, Jaguars, Titans, Cowboys, Giants, Browns, Falcons, and road games against Bills, Dolphins, Jets, Texans, Colts, Eagles, Commanders, Broncos. 14 matchups are locked by the scheduling formula; the other 3 depend on final 2026 standings.
How many home games do the Patriots have in 2027?
The Patriots have 9 home games and 8 road games in 2027. AFC teams host nine games in 2027 because the AFC hosts the 17th interconference game this year.
When will the Patriots' 2027 schedule be released?
The full 2027 schedule — dates, weeks, and broadcast windows — is expected to be released in May 2027, consistent with recent years. The opponent list is known much earlier: most of it is set by formula, and the rest locks when the 2026 season ends in January.
How is the Patriots' 2027 schedule determined?
Six games are home-and-away against AFC East rivals. Eight come from rotations: four against one division in the same conference and four against one division in the other conference. The final three are place-based — two same-place games and a 17th interconference game — set by where the Patriots finish in 2026.
What is the Patriots' 2027 strength of schedule?
Based on opponents' final 2025 records, the Patriots' 2027 opponents combined for a 46.5% win rate — the 26th-hardest projected schedule.
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Patriots rushigamis and catchigamis: 151 new lines since 2000
Lines no NFL player had put up since at least 1999, credited to the New England Patriots: 13 rushing and 138 receiving since 2000.
Latest rushigamis
- Nov 13, 2016 · LeGarrette Blount · 69 yds, 3 TD
- Jan 18, 2015 · LeGarrette Blount · 148 yds, 3 TD
- Nov 16, 2014 · Jonas Gray · 201 yds, 4 TD
Latest catchigamis
- Oct 5, 2025 · Stefon Diggs · 10 rec, 146 yds, 0 TD
- Sep 7, 2025 · DeMario Douglas · 2 rec, -2 yds, 1 TD
- Dec 24, 2023 · Ezekiel Elliott · 9 rec, 33 yds, 1 TD
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Data updated: October 15, 2026