The Buffalo Bills lead the AFC East at 5-1, 1½ games ahead of the New England Patriots (4-3).
The Statz season simulation makes the Bills favourites to win the AFC East.
The next division game is the New England Patriots at the Miami Dolphins in Week 8 on Sunday, November 1 at 4:25 PM ET.
Since 2018, the Bills have won the AFC East five times, most recently in 2024.
AFC East standings 2026
Frequently asked questions
Who is leading the AFC East in 2026?
The Buffalo Bills lead the AFC East at 5-1, 1½ games ahead of the New England Patriots (4-3).
Who won the AFC East in 2025?
The New England Patriots won the AFC East in 2025 with a 14-3 record, earning the AFC's No. 2 seed, and reached Super Bowl LX, losing to the Seattle Seahawks 29-13.
Who is favoured to win the AFC East in 2026?
The Statz season simulation makes the Buffalo Bills the favourites to win the AFC East in 2026.
When is the next AFC East game?
The New England Patriots visit the Miami Dolphins in Week 8 on Sunday, November 1 at 4:25 PM ET.
Who has won the most AFC East titles since 2018?
Since 2018 the AFC East has been won by the Buffalo Bills five times (2020–2024) and the New England Patriots three times (2018, 2019, 2025).
What are the AFC East records in 2026?
The Bills 5-1 (0-1 in the division), the Patriots 4-3 (2-0 in the division), the Jets 2-5 (0-2 in the division) and the Dolphins 1-5 (1-0 in the division).
Who is last in the AFC East?
The Miami Dolphins are bottom of the AFC East at 1-5.
Which AFC East team has the best point differential?
The Buffalo Bills at +26, scoring 197 and allowing 171.
How are ties broken in the AFC East standings?
When division rivals are level on record, the NFL separates them by head-to-head record first, then record in division games, then record in common games, then record in conference games, and after that strength of victory and strength of schedule. The division winner is guaranteed one of the conference's top four playoff seeds and at least one home playoff game.