Grading the AFC's Defending Division Winners Through Three Weeks
The article grades the four AFC teams that won their divisions in 2025 after three games of the 2026 season. Denver receives a B, while New England gets a D after a disappointing start. The grades assess how well each reigning champion has looked early in its title defense.
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