New England Patriots Tumble in ESPN's FPI Despite Super Bowl Appearance
Summary
The New England Patriots are ranked 14th in ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI) for the new season, marking the first time a team dropped out of the top 10 after playing in the previous Super Bowl. Despite adding wide receiver A.J. Brown, the Patriots face tough competition in their conference and have lower chances to return to and win the Super Bowl.Key Facts
- The Patriots are ranked 14th in ESPN’s latest FPI rankings.
- This is the first time a team fell outside the top 10 after making the Super Bowl the previous year.
- The Patriots had the easiest schedule last season, helping them reach the Super Bowl.
- Teams ranked ahead of the Patriots include the Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Chargers, and Houston Texans.
- New England added wide receiver A.J. Brown to strengthen their passing offense.
- The Patriots have a 6.7% chance to reach the Super Bowl and a 2.7% chance to win it.
- Other AFC teams like the Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Ravens, and Kansas City Chiefs have better chances to make the Super Bowl.
- ESPN notes that the Patriots’ playoff path last year included easier opponents.
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