Philly, Detroit, Tampa Bay and the Giants make up the schedule.
The New England Patriots preseason opponents have been set.
The Patriots will open up on the road against the Philadelphia Eagles, host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a nationally televised game, go on the road against the Detroit Lions and finish up at home against the Giants.
The Patriots also play the Bucs during the regular season, so their inclusion on the preseason schedule is interesting. Last year the teams got together for joint practices during training camp.