Alright, here's my possibility for the Patriots making the playoffs.
They need to win out, and maybe something like this plays out?
Dolphins:
-Lose to the Chiefs, Patriots, and Bills.
-Win against the Raiders.
Ravens: (Would make it in this situation)
-Lose to the Browns
-Win against Jaguars, Giants, and Bengals.
Colts:
-Lose to the Raiders, Texans, and Steelers
-Win against the Jaguars
Raiders:
-Lose to the Chargers and Dolphins.
-Win against the Colts and Broncos.
If something like that played out, the Patriots could make it at 9-7. Their chances would increase even more if the Giants were able to steal one against the Giants as the Patriot have the tie-breaker.
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That loss last night SUCKED, and the damn Raiders and Colts getting blessed last week hurts.