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New England Patriots

4-3 · AFC East

Season outlook

Projected wins
9.6
range 7–12
Division title
34%
Playoffs
61%

From 10,000 simulated seasons. All 32 teams and how it was tested · Power rankings

2026 season so far

The Patriots are 4-3, scoring 22.9 and allowing 20.4 points per game (+2.5 per game).

In our opponent-adjusted ratings the Patriots rank 7th of 32 NFL teams overall — 12th on offense and 5th on defense. The defense is the stronger unit.

Next up: at Dolphins in Week 8. We project Patriots 26, Dolphins 18 — the Patriots win 73% of the time.

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2026 season

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