What will be the end result for the New England Patriots in the AFC East division race in 2026?
The Patriots won the AFC East last season with a 14-3 record, which was also the best record in the NFL. New England got better this offseason with A.J. Brown giving the offense a lift, as well as Romeo Doubs and Alijah Vera-Tucker adding to the strength of last season’s roster.
Nevertheless, the Buffalo Bills will once again be a challenge to beat in the standings next season, making the division an exciting race to watch between those two teams.
Bleacher Report’s Moe Moton forecasted the Patriots to finish with a 10-7 record next season, good for second place in the AFC East.
The Bills were forecasted to win the division next season with a 12-5 record. The New York Jets (5-12) and Miami Dolphins (2-15) were forecasted to finish third and fourth respectively.
The Patriots’ strength of schedule will be the most important variable for the team in determining the record that they finish with this season. However, New England has come together as a unit on offense and defense in training camp, with several star players performing well in their roles despite crowded units at multiple positions, and will have a great chance to win the division in 2026.
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