The Patriots (0-1) have played; the Bills, the Dolphins and the Jets have not yet.
The Statz season simulation makes the Bills 70% favourites to win the AFC East, ahead of the Patriots (16%), the Jets (11%) and the Dolphins (3%).
The next division game is the New England Patriots at the Buffalo Bills in Week 4 on Sunday, October 4 at 1:00 PM ET.
Since 2018, the Bills have won the AFC East five times, most recently in 2024.
AFC East standings 2026
| # | Team | W | L | T | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buffalo Bills | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2 | Miami Dolphins | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 3 | New York Jets | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 4 | New England Patriots | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 |
Frequently asked questions
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, 10,000 runs of the 2026 season, gives the Buffalo Bills a 70% chance of winning the AFC East, ahead of the Patriots (16%), the Jets (11%) and the Dolphins (3%).
When is the next AFC East game?
The New England Patriots visit the Buffalo Bills in Week 4 on Sunday, October 4 at 1:00 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).
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.