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Twist: New England Patriots' Schedule Shifts From Feared to Manageable?
New England Patriots’ 2026 schedule isn’t as daunting as feared—are expectations changing for the reigning AFC champs? Vegas odds rank the Patriots’ strength of schedule lower than before, despite a brutal road slate against contenders like the Chiefs, Bills, Lions, and Jaguars. Nick Cattles breaks down what this adjustment really means for New England’s playoff repeat hopes, and spotlights key scheduling factors like prime-time games, byes, and grueling West Coast travel.
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