2001 New England Patriots season Schedule Schedule

| Week | Kickoff | Date_ | Opponent | Result_ | Record | Game_site | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 1:00 PM EST | December 16, 2001 | Buffalo Bills | W 12-9 (OT) | 9–5 | Ralph Wilson Stadium | 45527 |
| 15 | 1:30 PM EST | December 22, 2001 | Miami Dolphins | W 20-13 | 10–5 | Foxboro Stadium | 60292 |
| 16 | Bye | Bye | Bye | Bye | Bye | Bye | Bye |
| 17 | 1:00 PM EST | January 6, 2002 | Carolina Panthers | W 38-6 | 11–5 | Ericsson Stadium | 71907 |
| Playoffs | Playoffs | Playoffs | Playoffs | Playoffs | Playoffs | Playoffs | Playoffs |
| Bye | Bye | Bye | Bye | Bye | Bye | Bye | Bye |
| DIV | 8:00 PM EST | January 19, 2002 | Oakland Raiders | W 16-13 (OT) | 12–5 | Foxboro Stadium | 60292 |
| AFCCG | 12:30 PM EST | January 27, 2002 | Pittsburgh Steelers | W 24-17 | 13–5 | Heinz Field | 64704 |
| SB XXXVI | 5:40 PM CST | February 3, 2002 | St. Louis Rams | W 20-17 | 14–5 | Louisiana Superdome | 72922 |