Patriots Face Grind of 27K Travel Miles | NFL News

The New England Patriots are set for a grueling 2026 NFL season, projected to log over 27,000 miles—ranking fifth in the league—thanks to a punishing travel schedule that includes cross-country flights before their first game and frequent trips outside the Eastern time zone. While travel won’t win games, it adds serious logistical strain on player recovery and preparation, especially as they face tougher travel burdens than AFC East rivals like the Dolphins, while Buffalo and the Jets fly far less. With high expectations and a new coach in Mike Vrabel, this hidden disadvantage could be a key factor as the season unfolds. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/71fbaa6e33f9eafe