New England Patriots in the Kickoff Game
The New England Patriots are 3-1 in regular-season Kickoff Games since 2004. New England has played 4 Kickoff Games in that span, winning 3 and losing 1.
Patriots Kickoff Game record: 3-1
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 New England Patriots Kickoff 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 |
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.
| Opponentopens the head-to-head | Gamesin this window | Patriots recordW-L-T |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Patriots last play in the Kickoff Game?
- Sep 7, 2017: Chiefs 42, Patriots 27 at Gillette Stadium.
- What is the Patriots' all-time Kickoff Game record?
- 3-1 in 4 games since 2004.
- When did the Patriots last win in the Kickoff Game?
- Sep 10, 2015: Patriots 28, Steelers 21.
- When did the Patriots last lose in the Kickoff Game?
- Sep 7, 2017: Chiefs 42, Patriots 27.
- Who have the Patriots played most often in the Kickoff Game?
- The Indianapolis Colts, Kansas City Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders, and Pittsburgh Steelers, 1 game each; the Patriots are 1-0 against the Colts, 0-1 against the Chiefs, 1-0 against the Raiders, and 1-0 against the Steelers.
- What is the Patriots' longest Kickoff Game winning streak?
- 3 games, from the 2004 season through the 2015 season.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025