MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- The New England Patriots wanted to be playing their best football entering the playoffs. This wasn't it.
The Patriots lost 33-24 to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium in their regular-season finale. They enter the postseason on a frustrating note, and with rookie quarterback Mac Jones sparking some concern with his recent play.
If the Los Angeles Chargers beat the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday night, the Patriots will be the No. 5 seed and visit the Cincinnati Bengals in the wild-card round.