2024-25 AFC East Division odds indicate that Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets have emerged as the frontrunners for the championship.
With the NFL season just around the corner, New York’s odds to secure the division title stand at +165.
Initially, the Buffalo Bills were favored to retain their title as AFC East champions, but their odds have shifted from +130 to +195, placing them second.
In a gripping conclusion to the 2023-24 regular season, the Bills triumphed over the Miami Dolphins 21-14, clinching the division crown for the fourth consecutive year.
Let’s examine the latest odds from DraftKings Sportsbook as of August 27.
AFC EAST DIVISION WINNER ODDS
New York Jets: +165 (bet $10 to win $26.50 total)
Buffalo Bills: +195 (bet $10 to win $29.50 total)
Miami Dolphins: +205 (bet $10 to win $30.50 total)
New England Patriots: +2500 (bet $10 to win $260 total)
The Miami Dolphins have also seen their odds shift from +180 to +205, while the New England Patriots have dropped from +2000 to +2500.
Next, it’s important to consider the key details about each team in the AFC East.
NEW YORK JETS
2023-24 division finish: 3rd (2-4)
Bottom line: Rodgers is back, and his leadership is crucial for the Jets as they aim to surpass Miami and Buffalo. Can this future Hall of Famer lift a franchise that has struggled, finishing at the bottom of the division four times in the last five years? The excitement surrounding New York is palpable.
BUFFALO BILLS
2023-24 division finish: 1st (4-2)
Bottom line: Despite a rocky start with a 1-2 record in the division, the Bills rallied to win their last three games, reclaiming the title from Miami in a dramatic season finale. Yet, they suffered setbacks against the Jets and a struggling New England team, which allowed the Dolphins to remain competitive.
MIAMI DOLPHINS
2023-24 division finish: 2nd (4-2)
Bottom line: The Dolphins had a promising season but fell short in critical moments. Finishing second in the division for two consecutive years, their losses to Buffalo proved costly. Had they managed to split those games, the division title might have been theirs, as they dominated the Patriots and Jets in their other matchups.
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
2023-24 division finish: 4th (2-4)
Bottom line: The Patriots dominated the division for nearly two decades, winning 17 titles from 2001 to 2019. However, they have struggled in recent years, failing to finish above .500 in the division for four straight seasons. With Bill Belichick gone and Jerod Mayo stepping in as head coach, uncertainty looms over the team’s starting quarterback. A challenging season lies ahead for New England as they rebuild.
