New England Patriots SNUBBED in 2026 NFL Rankings? | Patriots Roundtable Podcast

It’s ranking season for NFL media across the country as we patiently await the beginning of training camps later this month. For the New England Patriots, that’s meant recognition for their improvements this offseason and the performances of their star players. On this week’s episode of the Patriots Roundtable Podcast, we review how New England has stacked up against the rest of the league’s best. From A.J. Brown cracking the NFL’s Top 100 to appearances from several stars — including Drake Maye, Christian Gonzalez, and Brown — on ESPN’s top 10 positional rankings, the Patriots have been well represented. But are they still being underrated? We react. Plus, Seattle Seahawks’ head coach Mike Macdonald’s recent interview with the Dan Patrick Show sparks debate of a New England leak prior to Super Bowl LX. Did Patriots’ legend Tom Brady share insider secrets with Seattle in the days that preceded the game? New England is already receiving high marks for their year-over-year improvement. Their offseason built on successes and shored up weaknesses on paper, but that will soon be tested under pressure. With training camp right around the corner, the Patriots will return to the field with aspirations of repeat postseason success in 2026. The work to get there begins now. What do you think about New England’s preseason rankings? Who’s too high? Who’s too low? Drop your thoughts in the comments below and join the conversation on Patriots Roundtable. Follow the Patriots Roundtable Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts for weekly Patriots recaps + previews, and visit Roundtable.io for more coverage. Subscribe for weekly Patriots recaps + previews. Patriots Roundtable (website): https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/pats/ Eddie’s Patriots Roundtable author page: https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/pats... Tyler’s Patriots Roundtable author page: https://roundtable.io/sports/nfl/pats... Articles referenced in this episode: Ranking the 25 Most Important New England Patriots of 2026: 5-1: https://roundtable.io/shortUrl/XNfkffQ Ranking the 25 Most Important New England Patriots of 2026: 10-6: https://roundtable.io/shortUrl/vblJO65 10 Key Takeaways from New England Patriots Minicamp 2026: https://roundtable.io/shortUrl/OEsHDLX What A.J. Brown Brings to the New England Patriots Offense: https://roundtable.io/shortUrl/bx7R65J New England Patriots Defender Praises A.J. Brown Ahead of Training Camp: https://roundtable.io/shortUrl/kreXi7v ESPN Analyst Overlooks Drake Maye With a Hot Take on 2024 Quarterback Draft Class: https://roundtable.io/shortUrl/5PXfM9r New England Patriots Tight End Snubbed on Major List Ahead of 2026 Season: https://roundtable.io/shortUrl/sTGc5OM New England Patriots Wide Receivers Hold Youth Camp Amid Trade Rumors: https://roundtable.io/shortUrl/whk669T Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the show! 01:14 A.J. Brown at No. 80 on NFL’s Top 100 05:27 ESPN Top 10 Positional Rankings 27:24 Did Tom Brady give intel to Seahawks before Super Bowl LX? 35:42 Kayshon Boutte, Efton Chism III co-host youth camps 40:47 Closing Thoughts Follow / Subscribe: Youtube:    / @patriotsroundtablepodcast   Instagram: @PatsRTBPod TikTok: @PatriotsRoundtablePodcast X: @PatsRTBPod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/12TSbVq... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... #Patriots #NEPats #DrakeMaye #PatriotsNation #GoPats