Patriots. We break down how they can clinch the AFC East in the 2026 NFL Playoffs in Week 17. The New England Patriots missed a golden opportunity to clinch the AFC East in Week 15, when they blew a 21-0 lead and lost to the Buffalo Bills. But the upstart Patriots can finish the job in Week 17, albeit with a little bit of help.

The New York Jets stand to benefit from a bonus set to be received by New England Patriots offensive lineman Morgan Moses.

Over the course of the NFL, the New England Patriots fanbase has remained one of the most active and arguably one of the most supportive across the league. The

Drake Maye and the New England Patriots got back on track in Week 16, jumping to 12-3 on the 2025 NFL season after a 28-24 win over Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens. Now, the Patriots will look to make it two straight in Week 17, hitting the road to take on Justin Fields and the New York Jets.

New England Patriots LB Christian Elliss was fined by the NFL for a violent act against Baltimore Ravens WR Zay Flowers in Week 16.

Brady had the Patriots ranked in sixth place in last week's power rankings. So it was a bit of a surprise to see them fall two spots after their comeback win over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 16. They overcame an 11-point deficit to beat the Ravens on the road in primetime.

Baltimore has taken a commanding double-digit lead after Derrick Henry notched his second rushing touchdown of the night. The Ravens cash in on the botched fake punt by the Patriots, and are surviving without Lamar Jackson thanks largely to Henry, who is up to 128 yards on the ground.

The New England Patriots injury report was tough enough ahead of their game against the New York Jets, but there was more bad news.