"With a big comeback win over the Ravens last week, the Patriots were immediately back in contention for the No. 1 seed, tying the Broncos' record with the opportunity to steal their spot before the 2025 season ends. Their best chance to accomplish that would be to win their final two games, with their first challenge being the Jets on the road this Sunday and the Dolphins at home next week."
"The Jets have been a dumpster fire (again) this season and are now down their starting quarterback after placing Justin Fields on injured reserve earlier this week. That means they'll have Brady Cook under center, who lost to the Saints last week, and the Patriots' defense will hope to bring that same luck in New York on Sunday. And based on how their first matchup went in Week 11, with Fields in the game, it shouldn't be too difficult."
With a comeback win over the Ravens, the Patriots tied the Broncos' record and regained a chance at the No. 1 seed. The Patriots must win their final two games, first at the Jets on Sunday and then against the Dolphins at home, to overtake the Broncos. The Broncos' recent win over the Chiefs increases pressure on the Patriots to win this week. The Jets placed Justin Fields on injured reserve and will start Brady Cook, but eliminated teams can play aggressively to spoil opponents' seeding hopes. The Patriots' defense must replicate the Ravens-game effort to secure victory.
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