The Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers have the same odds (+130) of making the playoffs, but Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe is confident the Patriots are a safer bet.
Sharpe, speaking on Fox Bet, said he expects a bounce-back year in New England.
“I love what the Patriots did in the offseason,” Sharpe said.
He likes the acquisitions of tight ends Hunter Henry and Jonnu Smith, wide receivers Nelson Agholor and Kendrick Bourne, and defensive players Kyle Van Noy and Matthew Judon. Sharpe added that Stephon Gilmore is healthy, will be paired with J.