Patriots Coach Bill Belichick (Charles Krupa/AP)The New England Patriots are a football dynasty and, if this season’s early projections hold true, they are well positioned to build upon it, given their extremely favorable schedule. [‘Bethesda man to make bid for Redskins’: How Daniel Snyder became an NFL owner 20 years ago]Even though the NFL’s schedule makers jump through hoops to ensure parity, the Patriots once again have the easiest schedule in the league. If we convert these point spreads to win rates there is a 55 percent chance the Patriots win 12 or more games. The Patriots’ easy schedule, coupled with New England’s strength as a team, makes them a virtual lock for the division title. The takeaway for 2019, therefore, is simple: The Patriots remain the best team in the NFL until further notice.

Source: Washington Post May 28, 2019 14:49 UTC