NFL Predictions 2018: Best-case scenario for all 32 teams

By Randy Gurzi | Aug 25, 2018

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 04: A view of the Vince Lombardi trophy after the Philadelphia Eagles 41-33 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the New England Patriots 41-33. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

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FOXBOROUGH, MA – AUGUST 16: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates with Chris Hogan #15 after throwing a touchdown pass to James White #28 in the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles during the preseason game at Gillette Stadium on August 16, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images) /

New England Patriots: Lombardi Trophy No. 6

We all know the best case scenario for the New England Patriots. They seem to always be in the hunt for a Super Bowl ring and they came up just short of winning No. 6 this past season. They’re now 5-3 overall in the Super Bowl during Tom Brady’s career, which is about as impressive a feat as possible.

More impressive is he’s going to be 42 this season and so far in the preseason looks as good as ever. His longevity in the game isn’t unprecedented, but no one has stayed as good as long as he has. There’s no noticeable drop off in his play and every time he steps on the field, they have a shot to win.

New England made some interesting moves as well this offseason, one was dumping wideout Brandin Cooks. They did add Cordarrelle Patterson, who while he isn’t as good as Cooks by a long shot, does seem to fit their system. Eric Decker has also been brought on and on defense, they landed nose tackle Danny Shelton to help in their run defense.

None of those moves seem like anything spectacular, but they all had a purpose and once again New England is the favorite in the AFC.

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