The New England Patriots will try to play spoiler this week and pay the Miami Dolphins back for last season.
The Dolphins might need to win out to ensure a playoff spot, and they face the Las Vegas Raiders and Buffalo Bills after the Patriots. The Dolphins beat the Patriots in Week 17 last season, forcing New England into the wild-card round and out of a first-round bye.
The Patriots went on to lose to the Tennessee Titans in that wild-card round matchup for an early playoff exit.
Now the Patriots are long-shots for the playoffs but can still affect the race with a win over the Dolphins in Miami.