The NFL just put forth the official season opener for The New England Patriots and no, you are not experiencing deja vu. The Pats are once again facing off against their divisional rivals, The Miami Dolphins.
This is not good. Patriot players are due this week in Foxborough to get their COVID-19 tests and start practicing. But already, it sounds like SIX Patriots have said, "no, thank you,' and are opting out of playing for the season. Presumably because of the threat of getting the disease. Two of these Pats players are big-time stars and starters. Yup, Patrick Chung, and Dont'a Hightower are out.