DraftKings, a leading sportsbook, has identified the New England Patriots as the most likely to miss the postseason. They have set the odds at -1800 for the Patriots, the highest for any team, indicating little confidence in their playoff prospects.
Last year, the Patriots finished 4-13 under Bill Belichick, and not much improvement is expected this year despite a coaching switch to Jerod Mayo. Even with the acquisition of top draft pick quarterback Drake Maye, the team's lack of strong receivers remains a critical issue.
In their division, the AFC East, the Patriots face stiff competition from the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins, both favored to do well, while the New York Jets are also contenders with a healthy Aaron Rodgers.
