Predict the Pats' number of wins

[aluminum seats]

No saying I told you so unless you vote! Made it a poll but folks should also post their predictions

I say 8, which might be real optimistic with this offensive line, but I hope I'm way too low

 

[Grogan14]

Unfortunately, wheels come off the bus. I think Mac gets injured due to poor OL and Zappe is not a competent backup.

Not terrible in the long run because it means lots of chances to get talent in draft.
Have to hit rock bottom before team can ascend.

 

[Uptown]

10-11 wins.

 

[Thelonious]

I have them at 8 wins. The team is marginally better than last year, mostly because we have a real OC. The players m.i.g.h.t. be a little better, but it's likely most of our opponents are better as well, some by a greater margin, including obviously teams in our division. This is a rebuilding team, not a competitive team. I'd grade preseason/camp about a D+. Worst preseason I remember. I almost chose 7 wins, tbh. I'm not disappointed at all. This is about what I expected. We need a GM. Giving Ol' Bill less to do might get him out of this weird funk he's in, where he wants all his kids safe at home or something..

 

[Nikolai]

Been a while since I got this quite right (2018, if my braggin-ass sig link is anything to go by), but I'll give this a go. Read to the end to get a wacky Super Bowl prediction. I've got my $100 bet in.

PHI: W (not losing on TB12 night)
MIA: W
@ NYJ: W
@ DAL: L
NO: W
@LV: L
BUF: L
@Mia: L
WAS: W
IND: W
@NYG: L
LAC: L
@PIT: W
KC: L
@DEN: W
@BUF: L
NYJ: W

Tough schedule for us this year, but I've got us at 9-8 and a Wild Card, courtesy of a "win-and-in" game against the stupid Jest. And then losing to the even dumber Billshits in the WC round.

Super Bowl:
KC vs. DET

Super Bowl Champions:
The goddamned Detroit Lions

 

[Spiral]

The QBs will be lucky if they're able to survive the first month.

 

[denverpatsfan]

7 wins
BRUTAL schedule
QB competition is top notch

 

[TheRainMaker]

Based on the roster and now the Schuster situation, they are about an 6-8 win team at best.

The division itself has not been this brutal since 1998-1999.

 

[Brotherblues]

12-5 with a shot at 13-4.

Was going to say 14-3 but didn't want to be a homer.

 

[A.C Vegas]

Based on the roster and now the Schuster situation, they are about an 6-8 win team at best.

The division itself has not been this brutal since 1998-1999.

What Schuster situation

 

[sturmrider]

I think they improved enough they could sneak in 9 wins. We'll see.

 

[kevan2201]

11-6 with a playoff win
2024 super bowl Champs

 

[TheRainMaker]

What Schuster situation

Phil Perry had predicted before training camp started that Schuster was going to miss time and that his knee could be a problem. Now Albert Breer is reporting it is:

NEW ARTICLE: Breer: Smith-Schuster’s Knee “A Mess,” May Affect WR Approach

Breer: Smith-Schuster’s Knee “A Mess,” May Affect WR Approach Ian Logue One of the biggest stories this preseason has been the New England Patriots situation at wide receiver, which now may appear to have an additional wrinkle to consider heading into the final roster cutdown. The post Breer...

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[PATSYLICIOUS]

I think this year’s gonna be rough unfortunately. A very iffy line and no real go to guy on offense. 8 or 9 wins. On the plus side i think our defense will be top flight with hopefully what proves to be another solid draft.

I still have some faith in the overall rebuild and next year should be alot better. We have lots of cap space. Our defense should still be great (mostly just gotta find a way to keep dugger, uche’s pass rushing will be missed but we still have plenty there). we just need a good offseason on offense (upgrade the tackles, preferably land a #1 wideout) . You add that to rham and our current depth at wr and its a very formidable offense.

 

[Ring 6]

The schedule never turns out the way it looks before the season.
This is an excellent defense and the offense will be above average.
75% of the teams in the league are 7-11 win teams, depending upon turnovers and fluky wins and losses. If they protect the ball and take it away this is easily an 11 win team.

 

[oldrover]

11-6 with a playoff win
2024 super bowl Champs

 

[sb1]

I think they’ve improved enough for 9 wins and might even sneak in the playoffs. Assuming staying healthy mostly.

 

[MrTibbs]

After that dumpster fire of last season in which the Patriots only won 8 games but should have beaten Greenbay, Vegas and Cincy. I give them 9-10 wins but went with 10 on the poll.

PHI: L
MIA: W
@ NYJ: L
@ DAL: L
NO: W
@LV: W
BUF: L
@Mia: L
WAS: W
IND: W
@NYG: L
LAC: W
@PIT: W
KC: W
@DEN: W ( A bit iffy on this one @ Denver)
@BUF: L
NYJ: W

 

[Kontradiction]

Looking at the schedule, I came up with 7 wins, but chose 8 in the poll because I think there could be a surprise or two. I would be ecstatic with 8-9 wins.

 

[sb1]

I said 9 wins. Division split for 3 wins, 2-2 vs NFC East, 1-3 vs AFC West and wins over Saints, Colts and Pit.

Have a chance at sneaking in to the playoffs.