# Where the Patriots rank among AFC contenders post-free agency

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Podcast: [Pats Interference Football Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/pats-interference-football-podcast-5345284)
Published: 2026-03-20T19:42:00+00:00
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The Ringer's Brian Barrett joins the show to rank the top eight teams in the AFC. Andrew and Brian debate whether the Patriots trail Buffalo and/or Denver, while hitting on other 2025 playoff teams and the Chiefs. 0:00 - Welcome in Brian Barrett 0:30 - Power Ranking the AFC 3:38 - Power Ranking the AFC: 8. Kansas City Chiefs 11:37 - Power Ranking the AFC: 7. Jacksonville Jaguars 16:56 - Power Ranking the AFC: 6. Los Angeles Chargers 23:09 - Power Rankings for AFC: 4. Houston Texans 25:20 - Brian’s Power Rankings for AFC: 5. Baltimore Ravens 28:23 - Andrew’s Power Rankings for AFC: 4. Baltimore Ravens 29:21 - Andrew’s Power Rankings for AFC: 5. Houston Texans 30:53 - More on Baltimore Ravens 34:17 - More on the Houston Texans 36:33 - Prizepicks 37:56 - Power Rankings for AFC: Buffalo Bills (Brian #3 & Andrew #1) 46:32 - Power Rankings for AFC: New England Patriots (Brian #2 & Andrew #3) 57:35 - Power Rankings for AFC: Denver Broncos (Brian #1 & Andrew #2) 1:05:00 - Who could be breakout player next season for Patriots? 1:09:12 - Wrapping up Pats Interference on CLNS Media is Powered by: 📲Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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