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Patriots offer reasons to bet over on win total

August 20, 2026 11:55 AM

After exceeding expectations and reaching the Super Bowl last season, the Patriots aim to start strong out of the gate, leaving Jay Croucher to evaluate whether Drake Maye & Co. can surpass their projected win total.

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