Analyst predicts Patriots horror 2026 scenario
Analysts predict a challenging 2026 season for the New England Patriots, forecasting a significant decline in performance. After a surprising Super Bowl appearance in 2025, the team is expected to struggle with a tougher schedule. Predictions suggest the Patriots may finish with an 8-9 record, missing the playoffs entirely.
- ▪The New England Patriots went from a four-win team in 2024 to winning 14 games and reaching the Super Bowl in 2025.
- ▪Analysts Ali Bhanpuri and Tom Blair predict the Patriots will drop to an 8-9 record in 2026.
- ▪The team's schedule has been adjusted to be more difficult, contributing to the expected decline.
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