FOXBORO — With the release of the 2018 NFL schedule, a few things jump out from a Patriots perspective.
While the team typically works its way into a season, and gets better as it rolls along, Bill Belichick might not want to start too slowly this time even if the Pats did rally after getting smoked on opening night last year against the Chiefs.
Right out of the gate, it’s going to be a challenging start with the Texans at home followed by a trip to Jacksonville. Then they head to Detroit to take on Matt Patricia’s Lions.