Playoff scenarios: Why Patriots fans should root for Bills, Broncos in Week 17 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
The New England Patriots' path to the AFC playoffs is difficult, but it's also pretty simple.
Let us explain.
All the Patriots have to do to secure the third wild card spot and No. 7 seed is win their final two games -- Week 17 at home versus the Miami Dolphins and Week 18 on the road against the Buffalo Bills.