New England Patriots listed among top NFL contenders with +1600 Super Bowl odds for 2026

The New England Patriots, after reaching the 2025 Super Bowl and losing to the Seattle Seahawks, entered the 2026 offseason with a refreshed roster and a promising draft class. DraftKings now lists the Patriots at +1600 to win the Super Bowl, tying them for the eighth‑best odds in the league and placing them fourth among AFC teams behind the Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs.

The Patriots sit at +130 in the AFC East race, trailing the Bills at -130, while other division rivals – the New York Jets (+1800) and Miami Dolphins (+3500) – remain long shots. A potential trade for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown, expected to be negotiated in June, could shift the odds further, with New England likely sending draft picks and possibly moving out wide receiver Kayshon Boutte.

The team's recent draft was praised by a rival general manager, highlighting second‑ and third‑round selections such as linebacker Gabe Jaca and tight end Eli Raridon, as well as late‑round prospects like offensive tackle Dametrious Crownover and linebacker Quintayvious Hutchins, suggesting depth that could impact the 2026 season.