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Week 17 Patriots Playoff Scenarios: How to Clinch Homefield Advantage

The New England Patriots stand at 12-3 and are currently still in the driver's seat of the AFC. With a game to go against the hapless Miami Dolphins, the goal for the Patriots is to win homefield advantage in the final week of the regular season.

The Patriots face the Dolphins in Miami, the Broncos host the Chargers, and the Bengals host the Ravens. Here's how it plays out.

Patriots Win, Broncos Win, Bengals Win: Patriots claim homefield advantage with a 13-3 final record, Broncos claim a first round bye with a 12-4 tiebreaker over the Bengals.