Coming into Week 17, the New England Patriots had a lot on the line as big favorites against the New York Jets. Since the Patriots were able to defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers a few weeks ago, they were able to get the inside track for the No.1 seed in the AFC.
Last week, the Patriots were able to handle their business rather easily against the Buffalo Bills. In Week 17, they were able to do that once again against the Jets. With the Jets starting Bryce Petty due to the injury to Josh McCown, this was an easy game on paper for the Patriots.