I really don't understand why the Patriots signed Newton. He's not enough to assure them of a Division title. Let alone a SB win. Who is he throwing to? Why not see what you have in Stidham? Maybe the Patriots are out of sorts because for the first time in like 25 years, they are going into camp without an assurance of having a legit starting QB
Chiefs is the correct answer. No AFC team will be able to compete with them. And that includes Baltimore. Reid has Harbaugh's number lately. Obviously Mahomes is much better than Jackson. They are also superior to SF or NO.
And yes football will be played this year. There's no way the league is going to lose out on all that money. The NFL will find a way.