"New England's strength of schedule has been frequently mentioned as a reason why the Patriots might have a lower ceiling than other AFC contenders so far this season. The Patriots' strength of schedule is not only the worst in the league this season, but they're also the only team whose opponents' combined winning percentage is less than .400 (.356). Some other measures point to the Patriots' strength of schedule being historically weak."
"However, the Patriots' strength of victory, which is the combined winning percentage of opponents beaten, isn't too far off compared to some other AFC playoff contenders. They have a .353 strength of victory (.353), which is in the as the Colts (.373), Bills (.362), and Chiefs (.362). That mark is also better than the Broncos' strength of victory mark this season (.331). Of course, the Patriots are also 2-1 against teams above .500 this season."
The Patriots hold a 9-2 record but face scrutiny because opponents' combined winning percentage is .356, the lowest in the league. Several metrics indicate the schedule is historically weak, prompting concerns about inflated results. The team's strength of victory rests at .353, comparable to the Colts, Bills and Chiefs and better than the Broncos. New England is 2-1 versus teams above .500, with road wins at Buffalo and Tampa Bay and a home loss to Pittsburgh. Some observers favor the Indianapolis Colts as a surprise AFC contender after aggressive roster moves.
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