{"id":70180,"date":"2019-08-09T21:29:55","date_gmt":"2019-08-10T01:29:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/?p=70180"},"modified":"2019-08-09T22:30:46","modified_gmt":"2019-08-10T02:30:46","slug":"new-england-patriots-hardest-games-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2019\/08\/09\/new-england-patriots-hardest-games-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"New England Patriots Most Difficult Games in 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Preseason is upon us, and after the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams\/patriots\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New England Patriots<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/2019\/08\/08\/new-england-patriots-plays-of-the-game-detroit-lions\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">put the stomp<\/a> on the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams\/lions\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Detroit Lions<\/a> in their first preseason battle (31-3), it\u2019s high-time we examine the team\u2019s forthcoming schedule both at home and on the road. This year, the Patriots are taking on the AFC East\u2014the usual suspects\u2014as well as the NFC East, AFC North and two teams from the AFC South and AFC West, respectively.\u00a0All in all, the Patriots are facing a well-rounded group of opponents this year. This article will be broken into two parts, each dedicated to the team\u2019s easiest and hardest games throughout the season. This half is dedicated to the New England Patriots hardest games, but you can find the link to the easiest games below.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/2019\/08\/09\/new-england-patriots-easiest-games-2019\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The New England Patriots Easiest Games in 2019<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>The New England Patriots Most Difficult Games in 2019<\/h2>\n<h3>Week 14: vs. Kansas City Chiefs<\/h3>\n<p>Despite two devastating losses last year, the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams\/chiefs\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kansas City Chiefs<\/a> seem keen on coming back for more. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/M\/MahoPa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Patrick Mahomes<\/a><\/strong>, this young upstart of a quarterback, will undoubtedly be better than he was last year. He\u2019s been practicing backwards and left-hand passes, for God\u2019s sake, what kind of madness is that? <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/R\/ReidAn20.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Andy Reid<\/a><\/strong> has shown that his offense is not to be trifled with. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/W\/WillDa05.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Damien Williams<\/a><\/strong> (who appears to be the real deal), <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/H\/HillTy00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tyreek Hill<\/a> <\/strong>(who, at the time of this article, is a free man while <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/G\/GordJo02.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Josh Gordon<\/a><\/strong> is still suspended), <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/W\/WatkSa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sammy Watkins<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/K\/KelcTr00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Travis Kelce<\/a><\/strong>\u2026there\u2019s a lot of speed and a lot of strength on this team.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">This freaking guy. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Lqi8N0FRqB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/Lqi8N0FRqB<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Chiefs Reporter (@ChiefsReporter) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ChiefsReporter\/status\/1155246887525597191?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">July 27, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>While New England\u2019s defense is expected to be better than it was last year, the Chiefs are still scary good. Their new defensive coordinator, <strong>Steve Spagnulo<\/strong>, helped orchestrate the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams\/giants\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New York Giants<\/a> Super Bowl-winning defense in 2007. He\u2019s also working with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/C\/ClarFr01.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Frank Clark<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/M\/MathTy00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tyrann Mathieu<\/a><\/strong> this year, so that\u2019s fun. While we have full faith in the Patriots, it would not surprise us if this proves to be New England\u2019s toughest matchup of the year.<\/p>\n<h3>Week 11: @ Philadelphia Eagles<\/h3>\n<p>The ghost of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/F\/FoleNi00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nick Foles<\/a><\/strong> can\u2019t scare us now. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/W\/WentCa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Carson Wentz<\/a><\/strong> has returned, and he\u2019s playing with some nice toys this year. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/H\/HowaJo00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jordan Howard<\/a><\/strong> has no issue carrying the pigskin, and we all know that <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/J\/JeffAl00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alshon Jeffery<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/J\/JackDe00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DeSean Jackson<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/A\/AghoNe00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nelson Agholor<\/a><\/strong> are more than capable receivers. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/E\/ErtzZa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zach Ertz<\/a><\/strong> is no <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/G\/GronRo00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rob Gronkowski<\/a><\/strong> (or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/K\/KelcTr00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Travis Kelce<\/a>, for that matter), but he is a big-bodied, talented tight end. The Patriots were able to coax <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=BennMi99,BennMi01,BennMi00&amp;search=Michael+Bennett&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Michael Bennett<\/a> <\/strong>over in free agency, which will help, but the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams\/eagles\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Philadelphia Eagles<\/a> defense still boasts the likes of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/J\/JackMa02.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Malik Jackson<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/C\/CoxxFl00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fletcher Cox<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/J\/JenkMa99.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Malcolm Jenkins<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s nothing inherently scary about this matchup, but playing in Philadelphia is never fun. On the upside, the Patriots will be coming off a week of rest after a week 10 bye, so that could tip the scales.<\/p>\n<h3>Week One: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers<\/h3>\n<p>This was a tossup considering the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams\/steelers\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pittsburgh Steelers<\/a> are still coached by <strong>Mike Tomlin<\/strong> and led by <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/R\/RoetBe00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ben Roethlisberger<\/a><\/strong>. Still, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/C\/ConnJa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">James Conner<\/a> <\/strong>proved that he\u2019s more than ready to take over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/B\/BellLe00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Le&#8217;Veon Bell<\/strong><\/a>\u2019s role as lead back and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/S\/SmitJu00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JuJu Smith-Schuster<\/a><\/strong> is\u2014<em>hot take alert<\/em>\u2014bound to be a better receiver than <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=BrowAn04,BrowAn01&amp;search=Antonio+Brown&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Antonio Brown<\/a><\/strong>. These matchups always tend to be very physical, very spicy games.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a lot of passion between these two fanbases and, while I love the concept of pitting two six-time Super Bowl champions up against each other, part of me feels like this is a setup. The Patriots get to unfurl their sixth banner in front of the team that used to be the most-winningest team in the league (as far as Super Bowls go), and there\u2019s just a very uneasy feeling surrounding this week one game.<\/p>\n<h3>Week Two: @ Miami Dolphins<\/h3>\n<p>Does this really need an explanation? It isn\u2019t the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams\/dolphins\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Miami Dolphins<\/a> that have <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/B\/BradTo00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tom Brady<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s number, it\u2019s the heat. Miami in September? Disgustingly humid. We all know Brady\u2019s balls perform better in the cold. In the last decade, the Patriots have lost six of ten games played in Miami. Even with the trash roster that the Dolphins are rolling into the season with, I don\u2019t expect this to be an easy game. Prove me wrong, boys.<\/p>\n<h3>Week 13: @ Houston Texans<\/h3>\n<p>Call this one the dark horse game. The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams\/texans\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Houston Texans<\/a> got hot late into the season last year, and I\u2019m anticipating that streak continuing into the new season. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/W\/WatsDe00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Deshaun Watson<\/a><\/strong> is a good young quarterback, and his talent has evolved since the team\u2019s last faceoff against the Patriots. Pair his mobility and arm with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/M\/MillLa01.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lamar Miller<\/a><\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/H\/HopkDe00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Deandre Hopkins<\/strong><\/a>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/J\/JohnDu00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Duke Johnson<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(acquired from the Cleveland Browns <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/2019\/08\/08\/duke-johnson-fantasy-football-outlook-houston-texans\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">via trade<\/a>) and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/F\/FullWi01.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Will Fuller<\/a><\/strong>, and you\u2019ve got one hell of an offensive group.<\/p>\n<p>On the defensive side, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/M\/MercWh00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Whitney Mercilus<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/C\/ClowJa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jadeveon Clowney<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/W\/WattJ.00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">J.J. Watt<\/a><\/strong> are nothing to frown at either\u2014even if the Patriots have managed to stuff Watt in previous matchups. He\u2019s a healthy man now, and he\u2019s more than capable of wrecking quarterbacks. This isn\u2019t shaping up to be a super difficult game, but it\u2019s not shaping up to be a breeze either.<\/p>\n<h3>Week Eight: vs. Cleveland Browns<\/h3>\n<p>I\u2019m a skeptic. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/M\/MayfBa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Baker Mayfield<\/a><\/strong> is talented, and he\u2019s got the energy the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams\/browns\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cleveland Browns<\/a> need, but I need to see more from him. Even without <strong>Duke Johnson<\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/C\/ChubNi00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nick Chubb<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/H\/HuntKa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kareem Hunt<\/a><\/strong> are skilled running backs. A receiving corps comprised of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/L\/LandJa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jarvis Landry<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/B\/BeckOd00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Odell Beckham<\/a>, Jr.<\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/C\/CallAn00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Antonio Callaway<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(who&#8217;s beens <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/2019\/08\/09\/cleveland-browns-receiver-antonio-callaway-suspended\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">suspended for four games<\/a>) and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/N\/NjokDa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">David Njoku<\/a><\/strong> is one hell of a lineup. Never mind rookie wide receiver <strong>Damon Sheehy-Guiseppi<\/strong>, who \u201csweet-talked his way into an NFL workout\u201d, and his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/sports\/nfl\/browns\/2019\/08\/09\/nfl-preseason-browns-damon-sheehy-guiseppi-punt-return-td\/1963744001\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">86-yard punt return touchdown<\/a> in the first preseason matchup against the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams\/redskins\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Washington Redskins<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a lot of talent in this group, but I\u2019m curious if the coaching can keep a handle on everyone and lead them to the promised land. Keep in mind, the last time these two teams met was when Brady returned from his four-game suspension. Much has changed since then, and this one will be entertaining at the very least.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Patriots are facing a well-rounded group of opponents this year. 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