"The Patriots will get a second try at securing a playoff spot in Week 16 There are a few different ways the Patriots can clinch their first playoff berth in four years this weekend. A win over the Ravens would be the easiest way to do it, but they could get into the postseason if the Colts lose to the 49ers on Monday or if the Texans lose to the Raiders on Sunday."
"At 11-3, the Patriots still remain ahead of the 10-4 Bills in the AFC East even after last week's loss. They're also still in the hunt for the AFC's No. 1 overall seed, but their odds to take that are much slimmer than they were at this time last week. So, let's take a look at how the Patriots' odds to capture the AFC East and AFC's No. 1 overall seed can improve in Week 16. How Patriots' odds to win AFC East can improve in Week 16. The Patriots can't clinch the AFC East on Sunday, but they can make their path to doing so a lot easier entering the final two weeks of the season."
The Patriots sit at 11-3 and retain a one-game lead over the 10-4 Bills in the AFC East despite a recent loss. A Week 16 win over the Ravens provides the clearest route to clinching a playoff berth; alternative paths include Colts and Texans losses elsewhere. A Patriots win combined with a Bills loss would leave New England needing only one win in the final two games to secure the division. The Athletic's Playoff Simulator shows the Patriots' division odds shifting based on Week 16 outcomes, with notable percentage changes depending on wins and losses.
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