2023 AFC East Futures Odds, Betting Preview & Prediction

The AFC East was fascinating this year, as every team had interesting storylines following them into the 2023 season. An exciting two-team race emerged to win this division, leading to a winner-take-all game to end the season. Here, we break down the NFL betting outcomes for each team in this division in what was a wild 2023.

AFC East Futures Betting Odds

Buffalo Bills

The Buffalo Bills won the AFC East this season, winning in Miami in Week 18 to seal up the division title. Josh Allen struggled with turnovers throughout the season, but the defense of the Bills was good enough to make up for any struggles Allen encountered. Buffalo moved into second place in the AFC with their win on the final day of the regular season, solidifying their status as one of the best teams in the AFC over the last few seasons.

Miami Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins had a great chance to win the AFC East this year, but they fell just short in Week 18 against the Buffalo Bills in a winner-take-all game. Miami held a touchdown lead in that game in the second half, but they could not put any points on the board in the final 30 minutes. That loss forced the Dolphins to play on the road in cold climates in the playoffs, which is not where they are at their best.

New York Jets

With one move, the New York Jets thought they turned themselves into instant contenders in the AFC East. They traded for Aaron Rodgers this offseason, which represented a significant upgrade at the quarterback position from Zach Wilson and Joe Flacco. But the Jets lost Rodgers for the season in Week 1, and their hopes of winning this division were lost with him.

It looks like Rodgers is going to try to come back next season. But there will be questions about how healthy he can stay. He is expected to be a huge upgrade over the quarterbacks the Jets trotted out in his place last year, but he has to stay on the field for that to matter.

New England Patriots

For many years, the New England Patriots were a dynasty at the top of the AFC East. But they finished at the bottom of the division in 2023, as they had the worst record in the AFC this season. New England benched Mac Jones for Bailey Zappe, while Bill Belichick is done as their head coach. Needless to say, some huge changes are coming for the Pats moving forward.

2024 AFC East Futures Outlook

There is a case to be made that any team in the AFC East can finish in first place next season. The Bills and Dolphins will be the favorites to win the division next year. But the Jets should have Aaron Rodgers back, while the Patriots are likely to make some massive changes at coach and quarterback. The draft and free agency will go a huge way in deciding the outcome of this division in 2024.