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When Is the New England Patriots Bye Week in 2026?
The New England Patriots bye is Week 11 — Sunday, November 22, 2026.
Their last game before the bye is Week 10 on November 15 (at Detroit Lions), and they return in Week 12 on November 29 (at Los Angeles Chargers). For fantasy managers: plan your roster around Week 11 — every New England Patriots player is off that week, so line up replacements at the positions you lean on before your waiver rivals do.
2026 New England Patriots Schedule, Week by Week
| Week | Date | Matchup |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 9 | at Seattle Seahawks |
| 2 | Sep 20 | vs Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 3 | Sep 27 | at Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 4 | Oct 4 | at Buffalo Bills |
| 5 | Oct 11 | vs Las Vegas Raiders |
| 6 | Oct 18 | vs New York Jets |
| 7 | Oct 22 | at Chicago Bears |
| 8 | Nov 1 | at Miami Dolphins |
| 9 | Nov 8 | vs Green Bay Packers |
| 10 | Nov 15 | at Detroit Lions |
| 11 | Nov 22 | BYE — no game |
| 12 | Nov 29 | at Los Angeles Chargers |
| 13 | Dec 6 | vs Buffalo Bills |
| 14 | Dec 10 | vs Minnesota Vikings |
| 15 | Dec 21 | at Kansas City Chiefs |
| 16 | Dec 27 | at New York Jets |
| 17 | Jan 3 | vs Denver Broncos |
| 18 | Jan 10 | vs Miami Dolphins |
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the New England Patriots bye week in 2026?
Week 11 — the weekend of Sunday, November 22, 2026. They play Week 10 and return in Week 12.
Do the New England Patriots play during Week 11?
No — Week 11 is their bye, so there is no New England Patriots game that week and no New England Patriots players score fantasy points.
Who do the New England Patriots play after their bye?
Away at the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 12 on November 29, 2026.
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