New England will be the sixth seed and will play Buffalo in the AFC playoffs after its comeback falls short in a 33-24 loss.
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For Patriots to improve playoff position, it starts with a win in Miami
New England needs to beat Miami – and get a Jets win over division-leading Buffalo – for a shot at the AFC East title and better seed in the playoffs.
Game 17 in NFL brings playoff race, record-breaking wrinkles
In the first season with an extra game, 13 of the 16 games this weekend will have a bearing on the playoff bracket.
Running backs Harris, Stevenson put a scare into Patriots’ opponents
New England has a two-headed monster at running back with Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson that could be a difference maker in the playoffs.
Like the Red Sox, the Patriots’ success this season came a year early
Boston re-hired Alex Cora and became a contender again, while New England handed the keys of the offense to Mac Jones and clinched a playoff berth.
Tom Caron: Twenty-two wishes for sports in 2022
From more secondary scoring for the Boston Bruins to a contract extension for Rafael Devers, these are the things Tom Caron hopes to see in the new year.
Patriots’ confidence soaring after clinching playoff spot
New England is back in the playoffs after a one-year hiatus, but hopes to accomplish more.
Patriots get an unexpected boost from Wilkerson, Stevenson
Receiver Kristian Wilkerson and running back Rhamondre Stevenson both score two touchdown as New England snaps a two-game skid.
Patriots trounce Jaguars, 50-10, secure spot in playoffs
New England improves to 10-6 and returns to the playoffs after missing last season, thanks to its win and Miami’s loss.
Patriots face struggling Jags looking to clinch playoff berth
New England has lost two straight and gets lowly Jacksonville for a get-right game, with a win setting up some playoff-clinching scenarios.