We simulated Patriots' 2023 season, and the results were surprising originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
The New England Patriots are expected to be in the mix for a playoff spot in the AFC during the 2023 NFL season, but getting back to the postseason will be a pretty difficult task.
The Patriots play in one of the league's toughest divisions, the AFC East. All four teams have playoff aspirations, and you could easily make the argument that New England has the worst roster of the group.
There are a few reasons for optimism, though.