1997 New England Patriots season Schedule Schedule

| Week | Date_ | Location_ | Opponent | Result_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 31, 1997 | Foxboro Stadium | San Diego Chargers | W 41–7 |
| 2 | September 7, 1997 | RCA Dome | Indianapolis Colts | W 31–6 |
| 3 | September 14, 1997 | Foxboro Stadium | New York Jets | W 27–24 (OT) |
| 4 | September 21, 1997 | Foxboro Stadium | Chicago Bears | W 31–3 |
| 5 | Bye | Bye | Bye | Bye |
| 6 | October 6, 1997 | Mile High Stadium | Denver Broncos | L 13–34 |
| 7 | October 12, 1997 | Foxboro Stadium | Buffalo Bills | W 33–6 |
| 8 | October 19, 1997 | The Meadowlands | New York Jets | L 19–24 |
| 9 | October 27, 1997 | Foxboro Stadium | Green Bay Packers | L 10–28 |