Patriots ranked 12th in latest NFL power rankings ahead of preseason
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 6:43 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
The New England Patriots are ranked No. 12 in NFL.com’s power rankings ahead of the 2026 preseason. While the Patriots had a significant offseason, enhancing their roster with players like A.J. Brown and Alijah Vera-Tucker, other teams have also strengthened, making competition within the AFC fierce. Despite their Super Bowl appearance last season, the Patriots need to perform well against a challenging schedule to prove themselves as top contenders in the league. The new season begins in just over four weeks.
- •NFL.com ranks Patriots 12th in preseason power rankings.
- •Patriots added key players like A.J. Brown this offseason.
- •Nick Shook's rankings based on last season's Super Bowl run.
- •New England needs to excel against a difficult schedule.
- •The NFL season starts in just over four weeks.
- 6:43 PMYahoo Sports — Where did Patriots land in latest NFL power rankings before preseason?
"The New England Patriots did not crack the top 10 in NFL.com’s latest power rankings.
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