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.