For the first time since 2019, the New England Patriots won the AFC East division with Sunday's win over the New York Jets and the Buffalo Bills' loss in Week 17.

The AFC East is set to have a new look in terms of head coaches once the 2026 NFL season rolls around. It was not a "Black Monday" move when most firings happen, but earlier this week the Miami Dolphins (7-10) have decided to dismiss head coach Mike McDaniel after four seasons according to Dolphins Wire.

Drake Maye leads the Patriots against Justin Herbert and the Chargers at Gillette Stadium, with kickoff set for 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC.

After finishing 4-13 in 2024, the New England Patriots (14-3) flipped 2025 on its head as they took the AFC East back from the Buffalo Bills (12-5) and their five-year reign atop the division. The Miami Dolphins (7-10) finished under .

A Bills division rival made a huge move on Thursday that could shake up Buffalo's future over the next few years.

The Patriots are guaranteed no lower than the No. 3 overall seed in the playoffs. New England is still in contention for the AFC’s No. 1 overall seed and the first-round bye that goes with it, but they need some help.

The New England Patriots already knew they were headed to the playoffs. Now they know they are AFC East champions.

New England Patriots HC Mike Vrabel joins Colin Cowherd to discuss the Patriots clinching the AFC East and being in the running for the 1-seed, Drake Maye and his MVP-caliber season, and building a culture in New England.

The New England Patriots are AFC East champions for the first time since 2019. Here’s what’s being said about an exciting Sunday for the Patriots.

New York has gone through many coaches since 2018. Todd Bowles coached the team until 2018 before he was fired for Adam Gase who only lasted two seasons. Robert Saleh was thought to be a coach for the future but he was fired last season where now Aaron Glenn has taken over the position.