The 2023 season is the New England Patriots' 54th season in the National Football League (NFL), their 64th overall, their 22nd playing home games at Gillette Stadium and their 24th under head coach Bill Belichick. They attempt to improve upon their 8–9 record from last year and return to the playoffs after a one year absence. This is the first season since 2009 that safety Devin McCourty will not be on the roster, as he announced his retirement on March 10. The Patriots started 1–5 for the first time since 1995.
Roster changes
Free agency
Unrestricted
Restricted
Signings/waiver claims
Releases/waivers
Trades
March 16 – Tight end Jonnu Smith was traded to the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for a 2023 seventh-round selection (No. 245). August 27 – Running back Pierre Strong Jr. was traded to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for offensive tackle Tyrone Wheatley Jr. August 27 – The Patriots traded a 2024 sixth-round selection to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for offensive tackle Vederian Lowe. August 29 – Kicker Nick Folk was traded to the Tennessee Titans in exchange for a 2025 seventh-round selection. October 5 – The Patriots traded a 2025 sixth-round selection to the Los Angeles Chargers in exchange for cornerback J. C. Jackson and a 2025 seventh-round selection.
Draft
Staff
Current roster
Preseason
Regular season
Schedule
Notes
Intra-division opponents are in bold text. Networks and times from Weeks 12–17 are subject to change as a result of flexible scheduling. The date, time and network for Week 18 will be finalized at the end of Week 17.
Game summaries
Week 1: vs. Philadelphia Eagles
In the Patriots season opener, they hosted the Eagles. On a day where the team honored longtime quarterback Tom Brady in their halftime ceremony, it was spoiled by an Eagles victory. The loss was the team's third consecutive season where they lost their season opener. The Patriots started off the season 0-1.
Week 2: vs. Miami Dolphins
For the first time since 2001, the Patriots lost their first two games.
Week 3: at New York Jets
The Patriots picked up their first win of the season, improving to 1-2. Additionally, this win marked the team's 15th straight victory over the Jets in their rivalry, dating back to 2016.
Week 4: at Dallas Cowboys
Bill Belichick endured his worst loss ever as a head coach. The Patriots dropped to 1-3 after this game.
Week 5: vs. New Orleans Saints
For the second straight week, the Patriots failed to score a touchdown. This was the team's first shutout loss since 2016. They dropped to 1–4.
Week 6: at Las Vegas Raiders
The Patriots lost to the Raiders, and had their worst start in the Bill Belichick era. They dropped to 1–5 for the first time since 1995.
Week 7: vs. Buffalo Bills
This win, their first in three games, as well as their first against the Bills in two years, marks Bill Belichick's 300th in his head coaching career.
Week 8: at Miami Dolphins
For the second time in three years, the Patriots got swept by the Dolphins.