ESPN’s Football Power Index predicts each team’s record but their formula allows for fractional wins — for example, the Buccaneers are projected to go 12.3-4.7. The Patriots are projected to go 11.0-6.0. It gives the Patriots a:

Tom Brady praised Drake Maye’s poise and intelligence as the New England Patriots climbed back to the top of the AFC East. It marked their first division lead since Brady’s departure five years ago.

A few contenders made statement wins on Sunday in Week 8, as the Philadelphia Eagles and Bufflo Bills both won by double digits, improving their Super Bowl odds

In one of the biggest early surprises of the 2025 NFL season, the New England Patriots sit atop the AFC East after six weeks. New England is in first place in its division for the first time since 2019, the last time the franchise captured an AFC East crown.

The New England Patriots announced a big update for Bill Belichick in his Hall of Fame voting, after he moved past the first round of voting.