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Premier League Preview: The fans' view
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ESPN Insider Wouldn't Be Surprised If Patriots Won AFC East In 2025
Expectations surrounding the New England Patriots are much higher this summer than they were last year. It's understandable, too, considering the amount of talent the team brought in this offseason. It's not a stretch to say that most people expect the Patriots to at least challenge for a playoff spot in 2025. After all, oddsmakers in Vegas have the team's win total set at 8.5, which would be more than double the wins the team had in 2024. Unfortunately for the Patriots, though, they play in the AFC East, which is the same division as the Buffalo Bills. The Bills are among the favorites to reach the Super Bowl, so winning the division may be a pipe dream for the Patriots this season. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler doesn't consider it a pipe dream, though. In fact, Fowler said he wouldn't be surprised if the Patriots do win the AFC East. 'I am not only buying Patriots stock, it would not surprise me if they won the AFC East,' Fowler declared on ESPN's 'Get Up.' 'They've loaded up on the offensive line. They've loaded up — defensive line's looking real good. There's just something about Drake Maye, I do feel he's going to make a massive jump. Buffalo is still the favorite, but I'm gonna put it right there. I think they have a chance to win it.' As Fowler mentioned, the Patriots have certainly loaded up on the offensive and defensive lines, and we all know how important it is to be sturdy in the trenches. The team added Morgan Moses and Garrett Bradbury in free agency to the offensive line, and then drafted Will Campbell and Jared Wilson to further bolster the unit. On defense, the team added Milton Williams and Khyiris Tonga to a line that already included Christian Barmore and Jeremiah Pharms Jr. The team also brought in star wide receiver Stefon Diggs, cornerback Carlton Davis II, and linebacker Robert Spillane. It's hard to see a glaring hole on this roster anymore, and the Patriots also have the luxury of playing one of the lightest schedules in the league as well. Will that lead to a division win? You probably shouldn't count on it, but improvement seems certain. Related Headlines UFC Flyweight Rankings: Steve Erceg Returns To Top 10 After Big UFC Vegas 109 Win Recent Patriots misses the cut in latest 53-man roster projection after preseason opener Connor Zilisch Falls Out of Car after Winning NASCAR Xfinity Race at Watkins Glen, Breaks Collarbone NASCAR Xfinity Results Today: Mission 200 Winner, Xfinity Stage Results and Points
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Chiefs vs. Cardinals: DB Jaden Hicks intercepts QB Kyler Murray in preseason action
The Kansas City Chiefs took an early lead over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 1 of the NFL preseason, and second-year defensive back Jaden Hicks did his best to make sure that the defending AFC champions wouldn't face a deficit while he was in the game. After an Arizona fumble on the opening kickoff gave Patrick Mahomes the chance he needed to score a touchdown, Hicks stepped in to intercept Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray on Kansas City's first defensive stand. Take a look at this video of Hicks' outstanding pick, which was posted to Twitter by the Chiefs' official account: Given the departure of veteran safety Justin Reid in free agency, Hicks is expected to step into an important role for Kansas City's defense this season. If he can continue putting together impressive showings in the preseason, Hicks could soon become a household name as a key contributor for the reigning AFC champions.
