The dates and times for New England's four preseason games have been released, starting with a Friday night game at home against the New York Giants.
The opener kicks off on Aug. 10 at 8 p.m. New England will then go on the road for its next two games, going first to Carolina for an 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18. The third game is at Tampa Bay on Saturday, Aug. 25.
Washington visits for the final exhibition game, which will be held Thursday, Aug. 30 at 8 p.m.
2001 PRESEASON SCHEDULE
| **Date** | **Opponent** | **Time** |
| Friday, Aug. 10 | New York Giants | 8:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, Aug. 18 | at Carolina Panthers | 8:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, Aug. 25 | at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7:30 p.m. |
| Thursday, Aug. 30 | Washington Redskins | 8:00 p.m. |
2001 REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE
| **Date** | **Opponent** | **Time** |
| Sunday, Sept. 9 | at Cincinnati Bengals | 1:00 p.m. |
| Sunday, Sept. 16 | at Carolina Panthers | 1:00 p.m. |
| Sunday, Sept. 23 | New York Jets | 4:05 p.m. |
| Sunday, Sept. 30 | Indianapolis Colts | 1:00 p.m. |
| Sunday, Oct. 7 | at Miami Dolphins | 1:00 p.m. |
| Sunday, Oct. 14 | San Diego Chargers | 1:00 p.m. |
| Sunday, Oct. 21 | at Indianapolis Colts | 1:00 p.m. |
| Sunday, Oct. 28 | at Denver Broncos | 4:15 p.m. |
| Sunday, Nov. 4 | at Atlanta Falcons | 1:00 p.m. |
| Sunday, Nov. 11 | Buffalo Bills | 1:00 p.m. |
| Sunday, Nov. 18 | St. Louis Rams - ESPN | 8:30 p.m. |
| Sunday, Nov. 25 | New Orleans Saints | 4:05 p.m. |
| Sunday, Dec. 2 | at New York Jets | 1:00 p.m. |
| Sunday, Dec. 9 | Cleveland Browns | 1:00 p.m. |
| Sunday, Dec. 16 | at Buffalo Bills | 1:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, Dec. 22 | Miami Dolphins | 12:30 p.m. |
