Football season is back.
The Patriots will open their 2023 regular season on Sunday when they take on the reigning NFC champion Eagles at Gillette Stadium. Kick-off is set for 4:25 p.m.
Sunday’s Week 1 matchup also holds plenty of significance beyond the start of a new season for Bill Belichick’s squad. Tom Brady will make his anticipated return to Foxborough following his (second) retirement, with the legendary QB set to be honored in a halftime ceremony.
With New England and Philadelphia’s starters earning limited reps during preseason action, it will be fascinating to see how the Patriots hold up against arguably the most balanced team in the NFL.