AFC East Roster Rankings: Post-Draft Edition
- Dennis Roberts
- 3 days ago
- 2 min read
Starter grades only The AFC East is a two team fight for the top spot. Here’s how each roster stacks up heading into the season.
1. New England Patriots - 77 Points
New England edges out the division with a balanced roster and a major addition at wide receiver assuming the AJ Brown trade happens in June.
Offense
QB: 9
RB: 6
WR1: 8 (AJ Brown)
WR2: 5
WR3: 5
TE: 7
OL: 6
Defense
DE/EDGE: 5
DT: 5
LB: 5
CB: 7
S: 6
Special Teams
K/P: 3
Why they rank here: A true No. 1 receiver elevates this offense, while a solid secondary helps round out a well balanced roster.
2. Buffalo Bills - 75 Points
Buffalo remains strong, but lacks star power at key positions.
Offense
QB: 10
RB: 8
WR1: 5
WR2: 5
WR3: 3
TE: 8
OL: 7
Defense
DE/EDGE: 6
DT: 5
LB: 3
CB: 5
S: 5
Special Teams
K/P: 5
Why they rank here: Josh Allen keeps Buffalo near the top, but questions all over the defense hold them back.
3. New York Jets - 67 Points
The Jets have defensive strength in key spots, but major offensive concerns.
Offense
QB: 2
RB: 7
WR1: 6
WR2: 3
WR3: 4
TE: 5
OL: 5
Defense
DE/EDGE: 5
DT: 8
LB: 6
CB: 4
S: 6
Special Teams
K/P: 6
Why they rank here: The defense may be able to hold their own, but quarterback play is a major issue.
4. Miami Dolphins - 53 Points
Miami falls to the bottom with major roster concerns outside the run game.
Offense
QB: 4
RB: 10
WR1: 3
WR2: 3
WR3: 2
TE: 3
OL: 5
Defense
DE/EDGE: 3
DT: 4
LB: 5
CB: 3
S: 2
Special Teams
K/P: 6
Why they rank here: Achane stands out, but that is all they have.
Final AFC East Rankings
New England Patriots - 77
Buffalo Bills - 75
New York Jets - 67
Miami Dolphins - 53
Takeaway
New England takes the top spot in a tight race with Buffalo, while the Jets and Dolphins have clear flaws holding them back. The division is really only 2 teams this season. Will the Bills reclaim this East this season? Or will the Patriots be able to hold them off again?
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