New England Patriots predicted to keep AFC Championship streak alive

As one of the top teams in the NFL, the New England Patriots are once against the team to beat in the AFC.

For the past number of years, the New England Patriots have been one of the best and most consistent in the AFC. Since Tom Brady and Bill Belichick took over, the Patriots have been a model of consistency.

Last season, the Patriots did fall short of their goal to win the Super Bowl. However, they still had a great season as AFC Champions. In the playoffs last year, the Patriots weren’t really tested by the Tennessee Titans. However, the Jacksonville Jaguars did give them a run for their money in the AFC Championship Game.

Compared to the NFC, the AFC will once again likely be the weaker of the two conferences. As of now, the Patriots are still considered to be the favorites to be the conference’s representative in the Super Bowl.

Recently, Adam Rank of NFL.com talked about some of the streaks in the NFL. For the New England Patriots, their streak of making the AFC Championship Game is something that Rank believes will continue.

"I’m not going to be the person who picks against the Patriots. Because you know it’s going to happen. It’s automatic. Like how every millennial male will have his bachelor party in Austin, Texas. It’s not my way, it’s just the way it is. But the competition seems to be heating up. The Jaguars should be just as good this year, as that defense remains loaded. The Chargers could be considered the best team in the AFC if you base this on rosters alone. (Though that Hunter Henry injury is a big hit.) And then you have upstart teams like the Titans, who made the playoffs (and got a win) last season. It seems like AFC counterparts are gaining on the Patriots. But no, I’m not betting against Bill Belichick and Tom Brady."

Picking the Patriots to once again be in the AFC Championship is certainly a safe bet. Since the Patriots play in the AFC East, they should once again be able to win the division with some ease. Unless one of the young quarterbacks in the division takes the league by storm, the Patriots will likely be the only team in the division with double-digit wins.

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If the Patriots are able to make the AFC Championship once again, it would be the eighth straight year they have. This, of course, is a great accomplishment and shows how consistent the Patriots have been this decade. In terms of streaks in the NFL, the Patriots making the AFC Championship Game will likely happen again.