The Patriots’ 2019 NFL schedule was released Wednesday during the Celtics and Bruins‘ playoff games and while the Red Sox blew a lead to the Yankees.
Bill Belichick and Tom Brady open their Super Bowl LIII title defense on Sept. 8 against the Steelers, and the schedule features high-profile games against the Browns and Chiefs throughout the season.
Here is what five experts across the NFL are saying about the Patriots’ 2019 slate of games:
Mike Reiss, ESPN.com: Patriots predicted record: 11-5
Reiss noted that this is the fourth consecutive season the Patriots’ bye week comes in a “great spot.