New England Patriots in the Kickoff Game
The New England Patriots are 3-1 in the Kickoff Game since 2004: 4 games, 3 won, 1 lost.
New England Patriots Kickoff Game record since 2004
3-1 from the Patriots’ side. Most recent: Sep 7, 2017, Chiefs 42, Patriots 27 at Gillette Stadium. Regular season only; ties count as ties.
Every Patriots Kickoff Game game
Newest first. The running record is the Patriots’ record in these games through that date. Stadiums are listed from 2000 onward.
| Dateregular season | Matchupaway at home | Scorewinner first | Stadiumfrom 2000 | Patriotsresult · running record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2017 | Chiefs at Patriots | Chiefs 42, Patriots 27 | Gillette Stadium | L · 3-1 |
| Sep 10, 2015 | Steelers at Patriots | Patriots 28, Steelers 21 | Gillette Stadium | W · 3-0 |
| Sep 8, 2005 | Raiders at Patriots | Patriots 30, Raiders 20 | Gillette Stadium | W · 2-0 |
| Sep 9, 2004 | Colts at Patriots | Patriots 27, Colts 24 | Gillette Stadium | W · 1-0 |
New England Patriots Kickoff Game record by opponent
Every opponent the Patriots have met in this window, most games first. Each opens the head-to-head page.
- Indianapolis Colts 1 · 1-0
- Kansas City Chiefs 1 · 0-1
- Las Vegas Raiders 1 · 1-0
- Pittsburgh Steelers 1 · 1-0
New England Patriots Kickoff Game FAQ
- When did the New England Patriots last play on Kickoff Game?
- Sep 7, 2017: Kansas City Chiefs 42, New England Patriots 27 at Gillette Stadium.
- What is the New England Patriots' all-time Kickoff Game record?
- 3-1 in 4 games since 2004.
- When did the New England Patriots last win on Kickoff Game?
- Sep 10, 2015: New England Patriots 28, Pittsburgh Steelers 21.
- When did the New England Patriots last lose on Kickoff Game?
- Sep 7, 2017: Kansas City Chiefs 42, New England Patriots 27.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025