The Patriots will have no time to waste entering a critical 2023 season.

Their Week 1 opponent may be the toughest on their schedule.

The Pats will open next season at home against the Eagles, according to sources. Philadelphia is coming off a Super Bowl appearance, having lost a 38-35 thriller to the reigning champion Chiefs last February. The Eagles went 14-3 during the regular season en route to the No. 1 seed in the NFC.

The Patriots will host the Dolphins on Sunday Night Football in Week 2, a source told the Herald. The Pats split their division series with Miami last year. The Dolphins finished 9-8 and clinched a Wild Card berth by virtue of their win over the New York Jets and a New England loss in Week 18.

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