Most would think that with all of the moves they have made, the Oakland Raiders would be the biggest competition for the Patriots run for repeat. However, that’s not really the case. Oakland still has a questionable defense with one star in Khalil Mack. The team that gives the Patriots the toughest time in the AFC in 2017 is the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Pittsburgh already have their loaded team from 2016. In 2017, they’ll be adding much more talent to their team. Wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster caught 70 passes for 914 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2016 at USC.