Are the New England Patriots the best team in the NFL following their trade for star wide receiver A.J. Brown?
According to DAZN’s Jason Abbey in his 2026 NFL Power Rankings, the Patriots are the sixth-best team in the league heading into next season.
The Patriots have a wide receiver tandem of A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs that is capable of combining for close to 2,000 receiving yards next season. New England also has a much stronger offensive line, headlined by star guard Alijah Vera-Tucker and rookie offensive tackle Caleb Lomu.
New England’s defense is comparable in strength to their unit from last season, with three-time first-team All-Pro safety Kevin Byard in for Jaylinn Hawkins, and Dre’Mont Jones at edge rusher in place of K’Lavon Chaisson.
With a much stronger offense and a formidable defense, the Patriots are in line to be Super Bowl contenders in 2026. They have the strength to come out on top in the AFC once again and win the Vince Lombardi Trophy at the end of the season.
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This article originally appeared on Patriots Wire: Five teams listed ahead of Patriots in latest NFL power rankings
