Patriots Face Long Odds in AFC East

0:00On March 26, Osmakers are already throwing shade at the New England Patriots for the 2026 NFL season, even though the draft is still, months away. Fresh off a 14-win regular season and a spot in Super Bowl 60, the defending AFC Champions sit as plus 150 underdogs to win the AFC East. That's behind the Buffalo Bills and minus 145, who are the biggest division favorites league-wide? The Bills have been aggressive this offseason, swapping out long-time coach Sean McDermott for Joe Brady and landing star-wide receiver DJ, more in a trade with the Chicago Bears back in early March. Meanwhile, the Patriots have bolstered their roster with defensive end and linebacker Dramat Jones, wide receiver Romeo Daubs and Pro Bowl safety, Kevin Byard. They've also said goodbye to linebacker Jalani Tavai, defensive lineman Caillarest Tonga, and tight-in Austin Hooper. Fans and analysts are buzzing about this perceived disrespect, especially with the Jets at plus

1:011800 and dolphins at plus 28, 100 rounding out the division odds. It highlights how quickly off-season moves can shift expectations. As both teams keep tweaking their lineups, these early lines could change fast, but for now, Buffalo holds the edge in a wide open AFC East race. I'm Corey with The Story, and you've been listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage.