"A win on Sunday would secure at least the No. 2 seed in the AFC for New England, while also putting them in the mix to leapfrog the Broncos for the No. 1 seed and earn a first-round bye for the playoffs. However, the Patriots also need the Chargers to beat the Broncos in Denver on Sunday to open the door for the No. 1 seed - a scenario that seems unlikely after Los Angeles announced Justin Herbert will not play against the Broncos."
"A loss could complicate matters for New England, as they could drop to the No. 3 seed if they fall to Miami and the Jaguars (already up big on the Titans) come away with a win on Sunday afternoon. As the Patriots try to end the regular season on a high note, follow along here for live updates from Sunday's game, and check back once the game wraps for some early observations."
The New England Patriots (13-3) will host the Miami Dolphins (7-9) at Gillette Stadium in Week 18 with kickoff at 4:25 p.m. on FOX and radio 98.5 The Sports Hub. A Patriots win guarantees at least the AFC No. 2 seed and preserves a path to the No. 1 seed and a first-round playoff bye, but Los Angeles must beat Denver for New England to claim No. 1. Los Angeles announced Justin Herbert will not play, reducing that possibility. A Patriots loss combined with a Jacksonville win could drop New England to No. 3. Several Patriots defenders are inactive as the team rests key players. Miami lists Tua Tagovailoa as the emergency third quarterback and expects Quinn Ewers to start.
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