1. New England Patriots
The New England Patriots spent the past two seasons trying to get Brandon Aiyuk on the team. While their efforts were ultimately in vain, they could finally reach their goal in 2026. Aiyuk never wanted to join the Patriots, which is why he reportedly shot down trade offers in 2024 and 2025. However, the emergence of Drake Maye could get him to change his mind.
After a promising rookie season, the UNC product has taken the Year 2 leap to establish himself as one of the game’s premier talents. Playing at an MVP level, Maye has the Patriots firmly atop the AFC East and is tied with the Colts and Broncos for the best record in the conference. New England may not have San Francisco’s weather, but who wouldn’t want to play with a quarterback like Maye?
