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Tom Brady, Patriots Clinch 2019 NFL Playoff Berth with Win vs. Bengals

The New England Patriots clinched a berth in the 2020 playoffs Sunday with a win over the Cincinnati Bengals.

The Patriots' 34-14 triumph sent them to the postseason for the 11th straight season as they look to lock up the AFC East.

The historic streak could have been 17 straight division championships if it weren't for Tom Brady tearing his ACL in the first game of the 2008 season. That's been the lone gap in divisional supremacy for the Patriots, who have reset the record book during the Bill Belichick/Tom Brady era.