One of the most anticipated off season days of the NFL is here, as 2012-13 schedule will be release on Tuesday during a NFL Network special starting at 7 p.m. ET. NFL Network and NFL.com will be the first source to have the New England Patriots week-by-week schedule, which will also be broken down during a three-hour ESPN SportsCenter special also starting at 7 p.m.

So far, the only known regular-season contest is the season-opening game between the defending Super Bowl Champions the New York Giants and NFC East rival the Dallas Cowboys which be played Wednesday, Sept. 5, starting at 8:30 p.m.

The remaining 17-week slate will be revealed and broken down by NFL Network and ESPN. If you'd like a complete look at the known Patriots' opponents for this upcoming season, click here.

For more New England Patriots coverage, visit our team page and blog, Pats Pulpit, which also should have full analysis of the schedule.