Patriots set Nov. 8 matchup with Packers for 4:25 p.m. on FOX

New England holds the AFC No. 7 seed at 5-3.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 52m1 min read

What happened: The New England Patriots announced their Nov. 8 contest against the Green Bay Packers is set for a 4:25 p.m. kickoff on FOX. The cross-conference matchup slots into the network's late-afternoon national broadcast window.

Why it matters: New England enters the game at 5-3, occupying the AFC's seventh seed following a 24-19 road win over the Miami Dolphins. The contest presents a key test against Green Bay as the Patriots fight to protect their postseason positioning ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline.

By the numbers: New England Patriots: 5-3 record through 8 games, No. 7 seed in AFC, 1-game win streak.

What to watch: New England prepares for the late-afternoon home kickoff as roster decisions continue ahead of the league's Nov. 10 trade deadline.

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