The 2019 NFL season was a difficult one for teams in the AFC East. The division, which is usually one of the most competitive in the league, saw all four teams struggle to find success. The New England Patriots, who had won the division for the past decade, finished with a record of 12-4, but were unable to make it to the Super Bowl. The Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, and New York Jets all finished with losing records and were unable to make the playoffs.
The Patriots, who had been the dominant force in the division for so long, saw their dynasty come to an end this season. Tom Brady, who had been the face of the franchise for two decades, left in free agency to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This left the Patriots without a clear leader and they struggled to find consistency throughout the season.
The Bills were able to make some strides this season, finishing with a record of 10-6. However, they were unable to make it to the playoffs due to tiebreakers. The Dolphins and Jets were both unable to find any success this season, finishing with records of 5-11 and 7-9 respectively.
The struggles of the AFC East teams this season can be attributed to a number of factors. The Patriots were unable to replace Tom Brady, while the Bills, Dolphins, and Jets all lacked talent and depth at key positions. Additionally, all four teams had difficult schedules this season, which made it even more difficult for them to compete.
The 2020 NFL season will be an interesting one for teams in the AFC East. The Patriots have a new quarterback in Cam Newton and will be looking to return to their winning ways. The Bills and Jets both have talented rosters and will be looking to make a playoff push. The Dolphins are in the midst of a rebuild and will be looking to develop their young players.
No matter what happens in 2020, one thing is certain: the AFC East will be an exciting division to watch. All four teams have the potential to make a run at the playoffs and it will be interesting to see which team can emerge as the leader of the division.
