Welcome to the Belichick Invitatio … er, NFL playoffs. With the defending champion Patriots wobbling, a record-tying six teams boasting 12 or more victories and the winningest postseason field (.708) since 2005, there does seem to be a possibility, believe it or not, that Bill Belichick and Tom Brady won't be putting a numerically neat little bow on the NFL's first 100 years by playing in their 10th Super Bowl in 20 seasons together.
For the first time since 2009, the 12-win Patriots must slum it with the wild-card peasants when they play host to the 9-7 Titans on Saturday night.