Patriots 2026 Season Preview: Roster, Schedule, and Win Total Breakdown
Andy Monitor and Drew Dinszik preview the 2026 New England Patriots, covering Drake May's development, the AJ Brown trade, schedule difficulty, and realistic win total expectations.
The gist
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Drake May enters 2026 as a top-5 QB with better protection and elite receivers, though some regression before further growth is possible.
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The AJ Brown trade could unlock an offense comparable to the 2007 Patriots, but target-share conflicts and personality management are real risks.
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The 2026 schedule is dramatically tougher than 2025, likely costing New England 3 to 4 wins despite fielding a better team overall.
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If the Patriots start 0-3 or 1-2, the hosts say AFC title or MVP bets offer contrarian value given depressed odds and a friendlier mid-season schedule.
Also mentioned
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DraftKings
· "My favorite thing about that is like if you go to DraftKings right now — Buffalo's minus 125, New England's..."
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Google Calendar
· "Put that on the calendar. I'm going to add that to my Google Calendar. Bet the Pats after they lose in..."
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