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Patriots’ schedule ‘more difficult’ than last year

May 15, 2026 09:12 AM

Mike Florio and Chris Simms break down the New England Patriots’ 2026 schedule and why the Super Bowl runner-up will have a tougher time achieving the same level of success as last year.

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