The potential of NFL teams changes drastically year-by-year (well, except for the Oakland Raiders). But the "official" "strength of schedule," with an emphasis on the quotations, is determined by the cumulative record of a given team's upcoming opponents' prior season. Tried not to be wordy there.
So in that regard, here's where the AFC East ranks for the upcoming season, per CBSSports.com.
1. Pittsburgh Steelers: 147-107-2, .579
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17. Miami Dolphins: 126-130, .492
18. New York Jets: 125-131, .488
19. Buffalo Bills: 124-131-1, .486
22. New England Patriots: 122-134, .477
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32. Atlanta Falcons: 104-150-2, .409
32. Atlanta Falcons: 104-150-2, .409
