No AFC team has clinched anything regarding the playoffs going into Week 16, but that could change this week, including for the Patriots.
New England can clinch the AFC East with a win over the Bills and a Miami loss/tie against the Saints on Monday Night Football.
It can also clinch a playoff berth with a number of different scenarios, which are listed below. The Patriots will take on the Jaguars and Dolphins to close out the season.
1. NE win + LV loss or tie + LAC loss OR
2. NE win + IND loss or tie + CIN loss OR
3. NE win + IND loss or tie + BAL loss + PIT loss or tie OR
4. NE win + IND loss or tie + LAC loss OR
5. NE win + BAL loss + CLE loss or tie + PIT loss or tie
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