New England Patriots 2024 preseason schedule: full list of games

It's finally that time of year when teams are deep into training camp and finally let the pads come out. They will now be preparing for their first preseason game. The Patriots will be featured in one of the first on Thursday night, and they will now only play two more preseason games before the regular season begins.

Typically, preseason games are another opportunity to evaluate the roster, but this time, under more competitive circumstances. Considering the number of changes the Patriots have implemented this offseason, from an entirely new quarterback room and receiving corps to a brand new staff on the sideline, a game that is usually skippable for most fans might be considered a must-watch this year.

It will be the first time we will see several players take the field as Patriots, and most of the excitement will likely surround the rookies. It will be good to see how they fare against legitimate NFL talent and if their standout performances at practice will continue when the stakes are higher.

That journey will begin this Thursday when the Patriots host the Carolina Panthers for their first preseason game. They will follow that up with another home game and finish their preseason on the road.

• Week 1: vs. Carolina Panthers on Thursday, August 8, 2024 @ 7:00 PM EDT
• Week 2: vs. Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday, August 15 @ 7:00 PM EDT
• Week 3: at Washington Commanders on Sunday, August 25 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Seeing how they fare against these teams will be fascinating, given how many new players are in the mix to make the Patriots roster and the number of exciting rookies who are itching to make a bigger impression in a more meaningful atmosphere, including Drake Maye.

It will be a great look at where the team is in their development during this rebuilding stage and if they might be better than the vast majority of analysts project them to be this season.

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