There Are A Few Scenarios Where The Patriots Can Clinch A Playoff Spot As Early As This Weekend
With 4 weeks left in the NFL regular season the Patriots sit atop the AFC, and are in position to clinch a playoff spot as early as this weekend. There are multiple scenarios in which they can get a playoff spot, and while the probability of it happening this weekend is low, the possibility of it after a 2-4 start is something most fans wouldn’t have imagined in October.
Patriots clinch playoff berth with:
NE win + MIA loss or tie + CLE loss + BAL loss + CIN loss + KC loss OR
NE win + MIA loss or tie + CLE loss + BAL loss + DEN loss + LAC loss OR
NE win + MIA loss or tie + CLE loss + PIT loss or tie + DEN loss or tie + LAC loss OR
NE win + MIA loss or tie + CLE loss + BAL loss + PIT loss or tie + CIN loss OR
NE win + MIA loss or tie + CLE loss + BAL loss + CIN loss + LAC loss OR
NE win + MIA loss or tie + BAL loss + LAC loss + LV loss + CIN-DEN tie
I wouldn’t count on any of these things happening, but a win versus Indy this weekend with almost assuredly get them into the playoffs.
The #Patriots, #Titans, #Cardinals, #Cowboys, #Packers, #Bucs and #Rams all have playoff clinching scenarios in Week 15: pic.twitter.com/d438s7ysN3
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) December 15, 2021