Patriots, Packers square off at Gillette Stadium in historic rivalry matchup
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Last updated Nov 6, 2026
The New England Patriots host the Green Bay Packers at Gillette Stadium on Sunday in a tied Week 9 series, currently at 6-6 in regular-season meetings. The Packers last defeated the Patriots 27-24 in overtime in 2022. The matchup also marks a chance for the Patriots to improve to 4-0 at home for the first time since 2019. This game continues a historical rivalry, featuring significant past encounters including Super Bowl XXXI and notable kickoff returns. Both teams head into the contest with a 5-3 record, increasing the stakes for playoff positioning.
- •Patriots and Packers tied 6-6 in regular-season games.
- •Last meeting ended in a Packers overtime victory in 2022.
- •Super Bowl XXXI is the most noted rivalry game.
- •Patriots aiming for a home record of 4-0 for the first time since 2019.
- •Both teams currently hold a 5-3 record.
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"The Patriots and Packers haven't met at Gillette Stadium since 2018, and their history includes a Super Bowl, an overtime thriller and one of the NFL's strangest kickoff returns.
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