NFL says scheduled will be released on Tuesday night

Despite the labor situation, the NFL announced Monday that the 2011 regular-season schedule will be unveiled on Tuesday at 7 p.m. on NFL Network and NFL.com. The Patriots’ list of opponents is already known: They will play home games against Buffalo, the New York Jets, Miami, Dallas, Indianapolis, Kansas City, the New York Giants and San Diego. In addition, New England will travel to face Buffalo, the New York Jets, Miami, Denver, Oakland, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Washington.