The strength of schedule that the New England Patriots will face in 2020 is the NFL’s steepest.
But last year’s combined win percentage of .537 was on paper prior to the league’s reveal Thursday night, and as the highest of head coach Bill Belichick’s tenure.
Here are five takeaways from what followed as New England’s regular season earned its official dates and times.
2019 Finale Meets 2020 Opener
The Patriots fell to the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium in the 2019 season finale, losing hold of a playoff bye in the process.