AFC foes still lag well behind Patriots

That’s how many times the Bills, Dolphins or Jets have had more wins than the Pats in that span.

When you look at the teams in their current state, it’s hard to envision a scenario in which one of these teams overthrows the Patriots, who are at the center of some pretty liberal “can they go undefeated” talk already.

That said, 2012 and 2007 were the only seasons in which the Pats ran the table in the division, and as loaded as they are this season, any loss can cost them home-field advantage in the playoffs.

This is a team with a good run-blocking offensive line and a terrific back in LeSean McCoy. McCoy had impressed mut coin players who had benefited from his performances.

Roster-wise, the Bills look more and more like a one-dimensional offense, as Watkins is the only receiver who scares you and the offensive line doesn’t pass protect very well (Taylor was sacked 42 times last year).

Poking the bear isn’t always wise, but confidence is a good thing for a young team that had a taste of success by making the playoffs last year.

If the oft-injured offensive line stays healthy, running back Jay Ajayi can provide the necessary balance for an offense that shouldn’t rely on quarterback Ryan Tannehill too much.

And if, like last season, the offensive line is bitten too often by the injury bug, the Dolphins won’t reach their potential.

In coach Todd Bowles’ first year leading the Jets, they just missed out on the playoffs because of a season-ending loss to Buffalo.

Heading into his third year, defensive lineman Leonard Williams is budding into one of the best players at his position in the division.