"The Patriots learned last week that they'll be going back to the postseason for the first time in four years, with their victory over the Ravens officially securing them a playoff spot. But New England wants more than just a postseason berth. "We're going to try to win the division," Vrabel told reporters following the win over the Ravens. "We're going to focus on that. Just take it one day at a time, or whatever happens.""
"A win over the three-win Jets would put the Patriots in a pretty good spot to win the division entering the final week of the regular season. If they were to beat the Jets on Sunday, the Patriots would only need a Week 18 win over the Dolphins to secure a division title. The Patriots' odds to win the division would also improve from 83 to 85 percent if they and the Bills win on Sunday, per The Athletic's Playoff Predictor."
Patriots clinched a playoff spot after beating the Ravens, marking their first postseason return in four years. The team aims to win the AFC East and enters Week 17 at 12-3 with a chance to clinch the division by beating the Jets, or by tying if the Bills lose. A Week 17 win would leave only a Week 18 victory over the Dolphins needed to secure the division. The Patriots' probability of winning the division rises slightly if both they and the Bills win in Week 17. A Patriots loss coupled with a Bills win would remove their control of the division for the first time since October.
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