New England Patriots NFL Betting Odds

New England Patriots NFL Betting

Gamblers are not completely discouraged by the Patriots for the 2021 NFL season. Despite Cam Newton's utter flop at quarterback and the lack of a meaningful upgrade for offensive playmakers, the Patriots are the second choice to the Buffalo Bills in the AFC East. Bill Belichick is the GOAT of coaches, but his reputation was not enhanced when the GOAT of quarterbacks, Tom Brady, won a Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers one year after defecting from the team and coach that made him famous. While there is no doubt that the Hoodie wants to even the score, the quarterback position remains the ultimate question for New England.

2021 New England Patriots Betting Odds

Odds to win Super Bowl: +2765

Odds to win AFC Conference: +1425

Odds to win AFC East Division: +285

2021 Regular Season Win Total: 9.5

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones was Belichick's first round selection in the 2021 NFL Draft. Jones is highly regarded as a student of the game and a quick learner. Alabama players consistently grade high because of their training under the GOAT of college coaches, Nick Saban. But Jones went 15th overall for a reason and was passed over by several other teams in need of quarterbacks. The Hoodie will give Jones every chance to win the starting job because Cam Newton is verified to be no option at all. Some observers quietly try to compare Jones to Brady. That is based on style rather than a resume.

One draft pick that could emerge big is running back Rhamondre Stevenson out of Oklahoma. The pick makes sense because of the lack of reliability from Damien Harris and Sony Michel. Another Alabama stud, defensive tackle Christian Barmore, will fortify what is an already solid defense.

Of note is the retirement of wide receiver Julian Edelman. While Edelman was not a breakaway receiver and could play on six games last year, his loss further adds to the Patriots' offensive deterioration.

Cam Newton compiled a lackluster 82.9 QB rating last year with a pathetic 8/10 touchdown to interception ratio. In defense of the 2015 NFL MVP, he lacked a playmaking surrounding cast. Brady suffered that same fate in 2019 yet was able to will the Patriots into the playoffs.

Somehow the Patriots defense ranked 7th for points allowed despite the lack of support from the offense. Defensive end Chase Winovich had an impressive second year with 5.5 sacks and 7.5 tackles for loss. Safety Adrian Phillips added eight tackles for loss and two interceptions. Meanwhile, corner JC Jackson totaled nine interceptions.

Kicker Nick Folk nailed 26 of 28 field goals, including 13 of 15 from 40 yards or beyond.

New England Patriots Schedule & Results

October 3 is circled on everyone's calendar as Tom Brady returns to Gillette Stadium for the first time in an enemy uniform. NBC Sunday Night Football may set a record rating for the Bucs vs. Patriots clash.

Patriots Past Seasons (2000)

The Patriots, Bill Belichick, and Tom Brady did the impossible with their six Super Bowl championships between 2001 and 2018. Their dynasty took place in an era wherein the NFL tried to engineer rules to prevent such dominance of any one franchise. Beyond that, the Patriots were able to establish credibility in a Red Sox baseball-crazed town finally.

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