The New England Patriots enter Week 18 against the Buffalo Bills with major implications for their future.
A loss to Buffalo at Gillette Stadium would secure the No. 1 overall pick for the Patriots after the New York Giants fell out of that spot in Week 17. New England played Buffalo tough in a competitive 24-21 loss in Week 16.
The problem is that juice ran out a week later when the Los Angeles Chargers dismantled New England in a 40-7 final in Week 17. New England faces an uphill climb, though Buffalo has a decision of its own to make for the season finale.