A New England victory on Sunday would move the Patriots one step closer to clinching a bye week. Should the Patriots win against the Tennessee Titans, they would have to lose their final two games against the Jets and Dolphins for even the smallest chance of missing the bye.
In addition to losing out, the Bengals must beat the Broncos and Ravens in the final two weeks, and the Broncos must defeat the Steelers this week and the Chargers in the finale.