<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/news/nfl-predictions-and-opinions-afc-east.html" dsn="news"><pubdate>07/19/2024</pubdate><author>Ryan Nelke and Chris Heite</author><hero-image><img src="/images/afc-east-image.jpg" alt="AFC East teams"/></hero-image><hero-image-credit>NFL.com</hero-image-credit><category>sports</category><title>NFL Predictions and Opinions: AFC East Edition</title><description>The summer is upon us, and that means it’s time to start talking football! The AFC East has undergone significant changes for this upcoming season, with the Jets getting Aaron Rodgers back and gearing up for a Super Bowl run, while the Patriots begin their rebuild under Drake Maye. Buffalo lost several key pieces this offseason, including Stefon Diggs, while the Dolphins bolstered their defense with Shaq Barrett, Jordyn Brooks, and Jordan Poyer. Here’s how this year’s edition of the AFC East might pan out.</description></item>