Could we also say then that the Patriots dynasty was then overrated. The last 20 years the AFCE was the Pats, Moe, Larry, and Curly. NE would beat up the division then at least go 5-5 6-4 in their non-division games which would give them 12 wins or so and homefield for the playoffs. Yes the Pats won in the playoffs and won many Super Bowls but they had it very easy playing in the AFCE these past 20 years.