Who is projected to win the AFC East in 2026?
Buffalo Bills are our projected AFC East winner, taking the division in 56% of 10,000 simulations at 10.3 expected wins.
What are the projected AFC East standings for 2026?
By expected wins: 1. Buffalo Bills (10.3), 2. New England Patriots (9.3), 3. Miami Dolphins (7.1), 4. New York Jets (6.1).
Which AFC East teams make the playoffs in 2026?
Buffalo Bills (78%), New England Patriots (60%) are projected above 50% to reach the playoffs.
Offseason priors from 10,000 simulations of the real 2026 schedule; team strength starts from regressed 2025 EPA and does not yet know free agency, the draft, or injuries. In-season odds take over in September. Projection by
Noah Owsiany, M.S. Business Analytics.
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