NFL Playoff Scenarios: New England Patriots

the New England Patriots must defeat the Bills Sunday in Buffalo.

To earn a wild-card berth, the Patriots will need the Ravens (10-5) to lose to the Jaguars (5-10), or tie, at home in the season finale.

To win the AFC East, the Patriots will need the Dolphins (10-5) to lose to the Jets (9-6), or tie, on the road in the season finale.

If the Patriots win the division, they will host a first-round playoff game at Gillette Stadium, likely against the No. 6 wild card.

If the Patriots earn the wild-card berth, they will travel for a first-round playoff game against a division champion.

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