I still believe the Patriots can make the playoffs. They probably need to win the division though.
Here are the remaining schedules.
Bills 7-3..............Chargers, 49er's, Steelers, Broncos, Patriots, Dolphins
Dolphins: 6-4.....................Jets, Bengals, Chiefs, Patriots, Raiders, Bills
Patriots 4-6..............Cardinals, Chargers, Rams, Dolphins, Bills, Jets
If the Patriots could win out, they would have a chance. Let's just say the Patriots win out.
If that happens, they would need the Dolphins to just lose at least one other game against any team as the Patriots would own the tie-breaker.
The Bills would need to drop three games. One to the Patriots, and then two to any of the other teams.