The New England Patriots know who they'll face off against in 2026. When those games will happen remain a mystery. But not for long. The 2026 NFL schedule is slated to officially drop later this week , and there will be plenty of question marks heading into the announcement. Will New England travel overseas for the third time in four years? Do they make an appearance on Thanksgiving or Christmas? When will they welcome in some of the league's best teams to Gillette Stadium? Lucky for you, here's the one place you need for all the Patriots schedule news this week. Whether it's rumors about when the Patriots will play on primetime, where their bye week gets slotted and if there are any long road trips to plan for, check back here for all your schedule updates. 2026 Opponents: Sep 7, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) and Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) react after the game at Gillette Stadium.…