"The Patriots' Week 17 win over the Jets was a thing of beauty for many reasons, one being Drake Maye's nearly flawless performance, which set NFL records (again) with his accuracy. Beyond that, the win was made even sweeter when the Bills fell to the Eagles later in the afternoon, officially handing the AFC East to New England, after owning the division for five straight years."
"The reigning champions went into the 2025 season expecting to remain atop the division, a prediction many analysts shared, because despite the ever-evolving narrative surrounding the Patriots' easy schedule, that was not part of the discussion throughout the offseason. But now that they have won 13 games so far and the division again, the schedule is being used to downplay what they have accomplished."
The Patriots beat the Jets in Week 17 while Drake Maye delivered a near-flawless, record-setting display of accuracy. The Bills' loss to the Eagles that afternoon mathematically handed the AFC East to New England after Buffalo had owned the division for five straight years. The Patriots entered 2025 with expectations to remain atop the division, and the team has reached 13 wins while reclaiming the division title. Critics point to an easy schedule to downplay the achievement, while fans celebrate and mock offseason takes from rival supporters. The team aims for sustained success under coach Mike Vrabel.
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