The New England Patriots are facing an unusual situation for the start of their latest playoff quest.
For the first time since 2009, Bill Belichick's side will participate in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs, as they dropped to the AFC's No. 3 seed with a Week 17 loss to the Miami Dolphins.
The AFC East winner faces a familiar foe in the Tennessee Titans, who lost at Gillette Stadium in the divisional round two seasons ago.
New England currently holds a nine-game home winning run in the playoffs, but it could be challenged by the No.