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Bill Belichick to set NFL record by coaching in his 37th career playoff game

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New England Patriots will host a divisional-round playoff game (Saturday, Jan. 13 at 8:15 p.m. ET) for the eighth straight season, which is the most in NFL history. The prior record was set by the Miami Dolphins with five straight (1981-1985).

Here are 10 things to watch for with the Patriots in the playoffs:

1. When the Patriots host a divisional playoff game, Bill Belichick will set an NFL record for a head coach by coaching in his 37th playoff game, passing Tom Landry and Don Shula for most playoff games by a head coach in NFL history.