Another Patriots rematch is already receiving the royal treatment by NFL analysts

The Patriots’ 2026 schedule includes multiple highly anticipated games, including several not limited to primetime. The Week 17 AFC Championship rematch against the Broncos is especially notable because Denver quarterback Bo Nix missed a prior matchup due to injury and is expected to return for this game. That potential return sets up a first-time matchup between Nix and Patriots quarterback Drake Maye. Kay Adams ranks Broncos at Patriots as her top game of the season and also lists Bears at Bills, Chiefs at Seahawks, Bengals at Commanders, and Giants at Colts. The Patriots are positioned as a team worth watching again after a rapid turnaround, with their improved standing reflected by attention from major contenders.

"Besides the shocking decision not to have either matchup with the Bills in primetime, the Patriots' AFC Championship rematch against the Broncos in Week 17 is already being circled on the NFL calendar. Why is that? Because Denver quarterback Bo Nix suffered an injury that unexpectedly kept him out of the game earlier this year, and if all goes well, he will be on the field in Week 17 to finally match up against Drake Maye for the first time."

"Considering how far down the totem pole the Patriots had fallen over the last six years, it's pretty incredible to see that they are set to have six primetime games this fall, and some of their other games are already being hyped just as much, if not more. That includes the rematch with the Broncos, which has Adams excited about what we could see."

"Here are @heykayadams' Top 5 Games of the 2026 NFL Season:1⃣ Broncos at Patriots (Wk 17)2⃣ Bears at Bills (Wk 15)3⃣ Chiefs at Seahawks (Wk 7)4⃣ Bengals at Commanders (Wk 11)5⃣ Giants at Colts (Wk 12) pic.twitter.com/6A8eyn2JnQ- Up & Adams (@UpAndAdamsShow) May 15, 2026"

"Looking at her list, it says a lot about what Mike Vrabel and Co. have built in just one year to make it the most exciting game on the 2026 schedule. Seeing that teams like the Bills, Chiefs, and Seahawks are further down the rankings proves just how far the Patriots have come with such a quick turnaround, while also confirming they are a team to properly prepare for and not overlook, as some teams have been doing in recent years."

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