NFL schedule has been released for the New England Patriots, including dates, times and tv channels for every game.

The Patriots should have one of the NFL's easiest schedules. But there's much more to consider. Don't miss our analysis and predictions.

Here’s what we know so far about the Patriots, according to the latest reports and NFL schedule leaks: -- MassLive’s Mark Daniels confirmed that the Patriots will play the New York Giants on Monday Night Football in a December matchup.