The Patriots will be without their beloved Tom Brady for the first four games of the season. However, even with Garroppolo behind the center, the Pats should easily be able to go 2-2 if not 3-1 with the Cardinals in week 1 representing their only likely loss. If last year was any lesson, Tom Brady with something to prove is a force to be reckoned with. Expect a huge winning streak to begin in game 5.

With a deep backfield, wideout talent in Amendola and Edelman, Gronk and the addition of Martellus Bennet creating two star-level receiving threats at the TE position, expect an offense that is no less explosive and dominant than last year- especially once Brady is back in the lineup.

The New York Jets would be a favorite to win in many other divisions but for their misfortune of having to compete against New England. With that said, they will be a heavy contender for an AFC wild card spot this year. The additions of Brandon Marshall and Eric Decker were nothing short of genius last year and the dynamic duo is slated for even more action in 2016.

The loss of RB stud Chris Ivory to Jacksonville shouldn’t pose any problems as NY replaced him with the more-than-capable Matt Forte. If Forte is able to stay healthy, he should be a huge asset to the already pass-heavy offense with his ability to both run and receive out of the backfield.

The Fitzpatrick/Geno Smith battle will be interesting to watch unfold. However, Fitzpatrick was excellent last year and the starting job should be his to lose.

Furthermore, New York’s defense gave up an impressive 19.7 points a game last year. If the Jets are able to stay healthy, they will likely dominate both sides of the ball. With many of its stars entering the twilight of their careers, this may be the Jets last real chance for a Super Bowl push at least for the next few years.

The Bills are improving and have done some really great things in the offseason such as drafting an all-star class of rookie defensive players to add to what will likely be an impressive Rex Ryan defense. However, we still see this team as young and underdeveloped as a whole. Tyrod Taylor had flashes of brilliance last year and will hopefully continue to surprise audiences. Lesean McCoy was able to truly flourish in the second half of the season and we expect big things from him this year. Sammie Watkins is a superstar as long as he has a competent quarterback. However, the team is still missing a cohesion and reliability needed to tackle this tough division.

While the Bills have made greats strides in the right direction, in our eyes they’re still in an awkward limbo-like place in their division where they’re not as good as the Jets or the Pats but probably not quite as bad as the Dolphins.

The Dolphins are a weird team that is stacked full of young talent but just can’t seem to piece it together and win. Ryan Tannehill, last years pre-season fantasy football darling, failed to live up to the hype that surrounded him and finished with a mediocre season at best. With a talented young QB like Tannehill and offensive weapons like Jarvis Landry, DeVante parker, Jordon Cameron, and newly promoted Jay Ajayi, the Dolphins have all the making of a team that can win games. However, a poor defense and a tough schedule coupled with uncertainty in its younger players will likely keep the Dolphins at the botton of the AFC East for at least another year.