The New England Patriots 2011 schedule is set including the preseason games. The New England Patriots still is the toughest team in the NFL with Tom Brady orchestrating the offense.

In 2010 season, the Patriots was on top of the AFC with 14-2 record only to be beaten by the New York Jets in the Divisional game. Patriots defense will be the key this season for them to go deeper in the playoffs, the team had young and inexperience players in the defensive side last season that adjustments and lessons learned to be successful this time.

Marked games will be on December 4 against the rival team Indianapolis Colts, October 30 the Patriots will face the Pittsburgh Steelers. Meanwhile, their games against the New York Jets will be on October 9 and November 13.

New England Patriots 2011 PRESEASON SCHEDULE
Date Opponent Time
Thursday, Aug. 11 Jacksonville Jaguars 7:30 p.m. ET
Thursday, Aug. 18 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7:30 p.m. ET
Saturday, Aug. 27 at Detroit Lions 8:00 p.m. ET
Thursday, Sept. 1 New York Giants 7:30 p.m. ET

New England Patriots 2011 REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE

Date Opponent Time Affiliate Network
Monday, Sept. 12 at Miami Dolphins 7:00 PM ET
Sunday, Sept. 18 San Diego Chargers 4:15 PM ET
Sunday, Sept. 25 at Buffalo Bills 1:00 PM ET
Sunday, Oct. 2 at Oakland Raiders 4:15 PM ET
Sunday, Oct. 9 New York Jets 4:15 PM ET
Sunday, Oct. 16 Dallas Cowboys 4:15 PM ET
Sunday, Oct. 23 Bye Week
Sunday, Oct. 30 at Pittsburgh Steelers 4:15 PM ET
Sunday, Nov. 6 New York Giants 4:15 PM ET
Sunday, Nov. 13 at New York Jets 8:20 PM ET
Monday, Nov. 21 Kansas City Chiefs 8:30 PM ET
Sunday, Nov. 27 at Philadelphia Eagles 4:15 PM ET
Sunday, Dec. 4 Indianapolis Colts 8:20 PM ET
Sunday, Dec. 11 at Washington Redskins 1:00 PM ET
Sunday, Dec. 18 at Denver Broncos 4:15 PM ET
Saturday, Dec, 24 Miami Dolphins 1:00 PM ET
Sunday, Jan. 1 Buffalo Bills 1:00 PM ET

Can the New England Patriots be in the Super Bowl again this season?