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2019 NFL season: Final win-loss predictions before Week 1

By Maurice Moton

CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 16: Khalil Mack #52 of the Chicago Bears awaits the snap against Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on December 16, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 16: Khalil Mack #52 of the Chicago Bears awaits the snap against Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on December 16, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /
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FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – AUGUST 29: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots looks on during the preseason game between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on August 29, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – AUGUST 29: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots looks on during the preseason game between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on August 29, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

AFC East

  • New England Patriots: 12-4
  • New York Jets: 9-7
  • Buffalo Bills: 6-10
  • Miami Dolphins: 2-14

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The New England Patriots will win the division again — with some resistance from the New York Jets. Gang Green may actually pull off an upset against the defending champions in Weeks 3 or 7. Still, head coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady capture their 11th consecutive AFC East title.

The Patriots are the gold standard, but the Jets should take a significant step forward in quarterback Sam Darnold‘s sophomore campaign with running back Le’Veon Bell in the backfield and wideout Robby Anderson primed for a breakout third term.

The Buffalo Bills remain stagnant at 6-10 with an offensive line featuring four new faces. Although the front office upgraded the talent in that group, the unit needs time to jell for optimal results in pass protection and run blocking. Above all, quarterback Josh’s Allen’s accuracy remains a question mark after he completed 52.8 percent of his passes last year.

The Miami Dolphins dealt their franchise left tackle Laremy Tunsil, and quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick will open the season under center, which sounds like a recipe for disaster. Hence, this club finishes 2-14 and secures the top pick in the 2020 draft. If Josh Rosen takes over the huddle late in the year, he’ll do it in audition mode to land in a better spot next offseason.

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