Table:
text: 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

Question: When does week 1 begin in the New England Patriots schedule for the 1997 season?