The information was reported by Evan Lazar of both CLNS and later Jeff Howe and Nick Underhill of The Athletic.
It was formerly reported the Patriots would kick off their Super Bowl title defense on Sunday night, though the competition was unknown. New England will also host Kansas City, Cleveland, Dallas, Buffalo, Miami and the New York Giants and Jets next year. The Packers and Bears will open the 2019 year on Thursday Night Football in Chicago around Sept. 5.
How To Watch
Steelers vs Patriots
Time: 8:20 PM
Venue:Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA
TV Network: NBC
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The Patriots and Steelers haven't fulfilled in primetime because Pittsburgh visited Gillette Stadium for the 2015 season kickoff. New England lost to the Steelers on the road last year, 17-10, the group's first loss at the head-to-head show since 2011.
The NFL will launch its full 2019 schedule on Wednesday night in 8 pm