After being eliminated from playoff contention, the Patriots are playing the spoiler role against the defending champion Chiefs at Gillette Stadium on Sunday.
It would be fun to upset the Chiefs. However, most fans would probably rather see the Patriots lose to get the best possible pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Following a feel-good win over the Steelers for New England, the Bears, via the Panthers, are running away with the number one overall pick. Luckily, the Pats still have the best odds of selecting second overall. According to ESPN Analytics, the Patriots have a 41% chance at a top-two pick in next April's draft, down from 60% due to beating Pittsburgh in Week 14.