| Sign Up | Google+
 

NFL Playoff Picture: Patriots Win AFC East, Look Good For Home Field Advantage

Stay connected with SB Nation

The New England Patriots clinched the AFC East with a road win over Tim Tebow and the Denver Broncos. Their ninth trip to the playoffs since 2001 secure, Bill Belichick’s team is still chasing home field advantage. They have a tight race with the Baltimore Ravens for the AFC’s top seed in the playoffs with two games left to play.

Baltimore can match New England’s 11-3 record with a win in San Diego on Sunday night. This week also marks the return of linebacker Ray Lewis, the heart and soul of a tough Ravens defense.

New England has favorable schedule to close out the regular season. They host the Dolphins and the Bills over the next two weeks.

Baltimore has a slightly tougher schedule against their AFC North rivals. They host the Browns next week, but end the regular season with a road game in Cincinnati.

If both teams win out to finish the season, New England would still get the top seed in the playoffs.

                                                                                                                                                                                                               

In This StoryStream

There are 0 Comments. Add Yours. Loading

Shortcuts to mastering the comment thread. Use wisely.

C - Next Comment
X - Mark as Read

R - Reply
Z - Mark Read & Next

Shift + C - Previous
Shift + A - Mark All Read

Comment Settings

Live comment alert: Hide it!

Comments for this post are closed.

tracking_pixel_5349_tracker tracking_pixel_5351_tracker