"The Patriots are currently the No. 2 seed, but that could change depending on what happens with Denver and Buffalo. Sunday's win over the Ravens officially put the Patriots in the playoffs for the first time since 2022. With three games to go in the regular season, New England and Denver (both 12-3) are atop the AFC. The Broncos currently hold the tiebreaker for the No. 1 seed because of their tougher schedule. If the season ended today, the Patriots would be No. 2."
"The Bills are lurking not far behind at 11-4. With Buffalo still in the mix for the division title, the Patriots' seeding is at risk of changing dramatically. Division winners get the top four slots and home-field advantage in the first round. Because of this, Buffalo is sixth. The Patriots would be seeded no higher than No. 5 if the Bills somehow come back and win the division."
New England holds a 12-3 record and currently occupies the No. 2 seed in the AFC with three regular-season games remaining. Denver also sits at 12-3 and holds the tiebreaker due to a tougher schedule. Buffalo is 11-4 and remains in contention for the AFC East; division winners secure the top four playoff seeds and first-round home-field advantage. If Buffalo wins the division, New England would drop no higher than the No. 5 seed and would play all playoff games on the road. New England has two remaining AFC East games and can clinch the division with two wins; losses could force tiebreakers.
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