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The New England Patriots' 2016 opponents have been set in stone.

Here are New England's eight home and away games, as noted by ESPN's Mike Reiss.

Home opponents: Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, St. Louis Rams, Seattle Seahawks, Houston Texans, New York Jets, Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins

Away opponents: Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers, Arizona Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers, Denver Broncos, New York Jets, Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins

The Bengals, Seahawks, Texans, Steelers, Cardinals and Broncos all made the playoffs this season, so it won't be a cakewalk by any means. The Super Bowl XLIX rematch between the Pats and Seahawks at Gillette Stadium is certain to be a highlight for Patriots fans, especially if the two manage to meet in February again this year.

Dates and times for the games are not released until April.

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