FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The following is the current breakdown of the New England Patriots' 2018 opponents, per the NFL:

Home games:

Houston Texans

Indianapolis Colts

Green Bay Packers

Minnesota Vikings

Buffalo Bills

Miami Dolphins

New York Jets

AFC West team that finishes in same spot as Patriots in '17 standings

Road games:

Jacksonville Jaguars

Tennessee Titans

Chicago Bears

Detroit Lions

Buffalo Bills

Miami Dolphins

New York Jets

AFC North team that finishes in same spot in '17 standings

Assuming there are no changes in the future, which the NFL always notes is a possibility if the rotating schedule format is tweaked, next year will mark the Packers' first visit to Gillette Stadium since the 2010 season, when the Patriots recorded a 31-27 victory, although (assuming good health) it would be Aaron Rodgers' first career game in Gillette Stadium because he missed that game due to a concussion.

Meanwhile, the Patriots haven't visited Chicago since 2010 when quarterback Tom Brady was magnificent in snowy, windy conditions in a 36-7 rout.