Heading into the final week of the regular season, New England holds the seventh and final seed in the AFC playoffs. The Patriots (8-8) can clinch a playoff spot with a win at Buffalo on Sunday.
However, New England has lost its past three games against the Bills, getting outscored by 56 points. If New England loses its fourth straight to the Bills, its playoff path gets harder.
To make the playoffs with an 8-9 record, the Patriots…