The New England Patriots have clinched the top seed in the AFC and locked up home-field advantage for the playoffs, beating the Miami Dolphins 35-14 in convincing fashion Sunday, in Florida.
The New England Patriots battled back from as many as 14 points down Sunday, but ultimately fell to the New York Jets 26-20 in overtime at MetLife Stadium.
The New England Patriots got an early and somewhat unexpected Christmas gift late last night when the Denver Broncos lost to the Cincinnati Bengals 37-28.