"The New England Patriots got back into the win column in Week 16, taking down the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday Night Football and continuing to put themselves in a strong position for the number one seed in the AFC. Even better news for the Patriots is that the Broncos lost their game, giving both teams the same record with two games remaining in the regular season."
"If the playoffs started right now, the Patriots would not hold the top seed but it could easily be theirs. The Broncos might play the suddenly atrocious Chiefs on Christmas this week but they end the season against the 11-4 Chargers, who are still fighting for a chance to win the AFC West. The Patriots, meanwhile, close out their 2025 campaign against the Jets and the Dolphins."
The Patriots defeated the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday Night Football and improved their postseason positioning. The Broncos lost, leaving both Denver and New England tied at 12-3 with two regular-season games remaining. If the playoffs started immediately, Denver would hold the top AFC seed, but New England has a more favorable closing schedule against the Jets and Dolphins while Denver finishes against the Chargers. Two teams have clinched AFC playoff spots, and other teams sit behind them in the standings. The Colts remain outside the playoff picture despite a pending game, and several teams are already eliminated.
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