The Patriots won’t open up the 2019 season for the NFL.

On Monday, the league announced that the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears will kick off the 2019 season on Thursday Night Football on Sept. 5.

Typically, the defending Super Bowl champions open up each season on Thursday night in Week 1. The difference this year is that the NFL is celebrating their 100th season, so they decided to start the season with two of their oldest franchises.

This means the [...]

The Patriots won’t open up the 2019 season for the NFL.

On Monday, the league announced that the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears will kick off the 2019 season on Thursday Night Football on Sept. 5.

Typically, the defending Super Bowl champions open up each season on Thursday night in Week 1. The difference this year is that the NFL is celebrating their 100th season, so they decided to start the season with two of their oldest franchises.

This means the Patriots will play Week 1 on Sunday Night Football on Sept. 8. The Pats’ first opponent has yet to be decided. The NFL will likely release the league-wide schedule next month.