Another year, another notable player leaves the New England Patriots.
Last season, iconic quarterback Tom Brady took his talents to Tampa Bay and led the previously hapless Buccaneers to the Super Bowl. This season, the Pats will be without one of Brady's favourite targets as Julian Edelman has hung up the cleats following a stellar career in Foxborough.
While not as massive a loss as Brady, Edelman's exit moves the Pats even further away from their glory years (ie. most of the first two decades of this century). Head coach Bill Belichick oversees an ever-changing roster as the Patriots look to find an identity after so many years on top of the mountain.
A big offseason decision for Belichick et al. was what to do with Cam Newton, the quarterback who fell considerably short in his attempt to fill Brady's shoes during the 2020 season. Newton was initially brought back on a one-year deal, but he faced a challenge for the starting spot from rookie pivot Mac Jones — the first-year QB ultimately won out and Newton was released.
All eyes are now on Jones as the overall goal of the franchise remains clear: make it back to the playoffs after missing out for the first time in 12 years.
New England Patriots 2021 schedule
| WEEK | DATE | OPPONENT | TIME (ET) |
| Week 1 | Sept. 12 | vs. Dolphins | 4:25 p.m. |
| Week 2 | Sept. 19 | at Jets | 1:00 p.m. |
| Week 3 | Sept. 26 | vs. Saints | 1:00 p.m. |
| Week 4 | Oct. 3 | vs. Buccaneers | 8:20 p.m. |
| Week 5 | Oct. 10 | at Texans | 1:00 p.m. |
| Week 6 | Oct. 17 | vs. Cowboys | 4:25 p.m. |
| Week 7 | Oct. 24 | vs. Jets | 1:00 p.m. |
| Week 8 | Oct. 31 | at Chargers | 4:05 p.m. |
| Week 9 | Nov. 7 | at Panthers | 1:00 p.m. |
| Week 10 | Nov. 14 | vs. Browns | 1:00 p.m. |
| Week 11 | Nov. 18 | at Falcons | 8:20 p.m. |
| Week 12 | Nov. 28 | vs. Titans | 1:00 p.m. |
| Week 13 | Dec. 6 | at Bills | 8:15 p.m. |
| Week 14 | BYE | — | — |
| Week 15 | Dec. 19 | at Colts | TBD |
| Week 16 | Dec. 26 | vs. Bills | 1:00 p.m. |
| Week 17 | Jan. 2 | vs. Jaguars | 1:00 p.m. |
| Week 18 | Jan. 9 | at Dolphins | 1:00 p.m. |
How to watch the New England Patriots in Canada: TV, live stream info
Every New England Patriots game during the 2021 regular season is available on DAZN Canada.
DAZN Canada is the only place to watch NFL Game Pass, with access to every regular-season NFL game (including Monday, Thursday, Sunday afternoon via NFL Sunday Ticket, and Sunday night games) and every playoff matchup. Each game is available live and on demand.
DAZN Canada also offers NFL RedZone — every touchdown, every game, every Sunday.
Separately, NFL primetime games are also available on TSN and RDS, with Sunday Night Football and Thursday Night Football games also on CTV/CTV2.
Can I stream New England Patriots games for free in Canada?
DAZN offers a 30-day free trial for new subscribers, which provides access to Patriots games and all NFL Game Pass content, including classic Patriots games, player spotlights and more, during the free-trial period. You can sign up for a free trial here.
What is DAZN?
DAZN is a global sports streaming service that offers coverage of every NFL game and RedZone in Canada, both live and on demand.
Football fans in Canada also can enjoy 24/7 streaming of the NFL Network on DAZN, which includes complete coverage of the NFL Draft, Scouting Combine and free agency.
A subscription to DAZN Canada costs $20 CAD per month or $150 CAD per year.
What devices are supported by DAZN?
DAZN has apps available for all of the following platforms: Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Stick, Amazon Fire Tablet, Android Phone & Tablet, iPhone & iPad, Android TV, LG, Smart TV, Panasonic Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, SmartCast, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Roku.
Here is a full list of the devices where DAZN is available, in addition to web browsers on DAZN.com:
| Mobile Devices | TV & Streaming Devices | Game Consoles |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone, iPad | Amazon Fire TV | Playstation 4 |
| Android phones, tablets | Amazon Fire TV Stick | Playstation 5 |
| Amazon Fire tablet | Android TV | XBox One |
| Apple TV | XBox Series X|S | |
| Google Chromecast | ||
| LG Smart TV, Smartcast | ||
| Panasonic Smart TV | ||
| Samsung Smart TV | ||
| Sony Smart TV |
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