Overall
#13
AFC East · 2026 Preview
New England Patriots
AFC East
New England Patriots
2025 rankings
2025 rankings
#5
Offense rank
#4
Defense rank
2026 PFM Power Rankings
Based on the previous three seasons and 2026 schedule strength. Offseason personnel changes are not modeled.
Offense
#15
Defense
#8
2026 Unit Breakdown
Player archetypes and unit indicators currently available for this team.
Offense
Quarterback
Primary Archetype
Vertical ThrowerSecondary Archetypes
Efficiency QBDual Threat
QB Archetype Score
0.938Confidence
HighDrake Maye ranks in the top 3 among quarterbacks for yards per deep attempt.
Running Back
Primary Archetype
Explosive RunnerSecondary Archetypes
Receiving BackThree-Down Back
RB Archetype Score
0.871Confidence
HighRhamondre Stevenson ranks in the top 3 among running backs for 20-plus-yard run rate.
WR/TE Receiving Corps
Receiving Profile
Contribution Score
77.3Stability
Moderate StabilityThe Contribution Score summarizes 2025 production and efficiency for the team's WRs and TEs on a 0–100 scale, with more weight on players who received more targets. Stability shows how often small input changes altered how the unit compared with nearby teams; higher means fewer changes.
2026 Strength of Schedule
Based on opponents' 2025 record
#6
SOS rank (1 = toughest)
53.1%
Opponents' avg win%
#6 of 32
New England Patriots face the No. 6 toughest schedule in the league by this measure. Their 2026 opponents posted a combined 53.1% win rate in 2025.
Rest of the AFC East
| Team | 2025 Off Rank | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bills | #6 | Elite |
| Miami Dolphins | #22 | Below avg |
| New York Jets | #28 | Weak |