New England Patriots: Predicting the 2017 Regular Season Record

Dec 18, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12), wide receiver Julian Edelman (11), fullback James Develin (46), and outside linebacker Rob Ninkovich (50) wait to take the field before the game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12), wide receiver Julian Edelman (11), fullback James Develin (46), and outside linebacker Rob Ninkovich (50) wait to take the field before the game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 18, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12), wide receiver Julian Edelman (11), fullback James Develin (46), and outside linebacker Rob Ninkovich (50) wait to take the field before the game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12), wide receiver Julian Edelman (11), fullback James Develin (46), and outside linebacker Rob Ninkovich (50) wait to take the field before the game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /

Earlier this week the NFL released the 2017 schedule. Now, we will take a look at how the New England Patriots will fare with their slate.

Just a few days ago the NFL released their full 2017 schedule, so now the New England Patriots know just how things will line up for the year.

The team has plenty of primetime games, five in all, with the potential for more to be flexed. The Patriots will also be able to stay home for the holidays, as there Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve games will both be played at home.

According to the Strength of Schedule chart from ESPN, New England has the 12th most difficult schedule in the league this year.

Here, we will take a crack at predicting the Patriots final regular season record.