For the first time since 2019, the New England Patriots won the AFC East division with Sunday's win over the New York Jets and the Buffalo Bills' loss in Week 17.

The AFC East is set to have a new look in terms of head coaches once the 2026 NFL season rolls around. It was not a "Black Monday" move when most firings happen, but earlier this week the Miami Dolphins (7-10) have decided to dismiss head coach Mike McDaniel after four seasons according to Dolphins Wire.

The Patriots are guaranteed no lower than the No. 3 overall seed in the playoffs. New England is still in contention for the AFC’s No. 1 overall seed and the first-round bye that goes with it, but they need some help.

After a thrilling victory over the Baltimore Ravens last week, the Patriots blew out the New York Jets in Week 17, improving their record to 13-3. With one week left in the regular season, the Patriots control much of their own destiny for playoff positioning.

The Patriots took advantage of a soft 2025 schedule. But their slate of opponents for the 2026 NFL season will be much tougher. Here's what we know.

The New England Patriots are AFC East champions for the first time since 2019. Here’s what’s being said about an exciting Sunday for the Patriots.

After finishing 4-13 in 2024, the New England Patriots (14-3) flipped 2025 on its head as they took the AFC East back from the Buffalo Bills (12-5) and their five-year reign atop the division. The Miami Dolphins (7-10) finished under .

The New England Patriots already knew they were headed to the playoffs. Now they know they are AFC East champions.

Jacksonville enters this one at 13–4, the AFC South champion, and the conference’s No. 3 seed, while Buffalo finished the season 12–5, failed to win the AFC East for the fir