New England Patriots Playoffs 2027
New England Patriots 2027 playoff page: record 0-1, AFC East. They are in the hunt, 1 game behind the last wild-card spot with 16 games left. Updated Sep 16, 2026 5:45 AM EDT.
2026 NFL playoffs · AFC East
0-1Record—AFC seed0-0Conf. recordL1Streak16Games left
2026 regular season
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | at  Seahawks | L 10-13 | |
| 2 | vs  Steelers | ||
| 3 | at  Jaguars | ||
| 4 | at  Bills | ||
| 5 | vs  Raiders | ||
| 6 | vs  Jets | ||
| 7 | at  Bears | ||
| 8 | at  Dolphins | ||
| 9 | vs  Packers | ||
| 10 | at  Lions | ||
| 12 | at  Chargers | ||
| 13 | vs Bills | ||
| 14 | vs  Vikings | ||
| 15 | at  Chiefs | ||
| 16 | at Jets | ||
| 17 | vs  Broncos | ||
| 18 | vs Dolphins |
Recent playoff history
| Season | Result |
|---|---|
| 2026 playoffs2025 season | Lost in Super Bowl LXI |
Team playoff FAQ
When do the 2027 NFL playoffs start?
The Wild Card Round is scheduled for 2027-01-16 to 2027-01-18, the weekend after the 2026 regular season ends (2027-01-10). The NFL calls this the 2026-27 postseason.
When and where is Super Bowl LXI?
Super Bowl LXI is on Sunday, February 14, 2027 at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California.
How many teams make the NFL playoffs?
7 teams from each conference — 4 division winners plus 3 wild cards — for 14 in total. Only the No. 1 seed in each conference gets a first-round bye.
Are the New England Patriots in the 2027 playoffs?
Not yet. They are 1 game behind the last wild-card spot with 16 games to play.