The New England Patriots have won their record-tying 7th consecutive AFC East crown, but that's not good enough for head coach Bill Belichick and company. There's far more to achieve.
The Patriots actually hold the record for most consecutive first round byes, with five between 2010-14, and the franchise wants to extend their record to six straight seasons. This goal can be achieved this week.
Why? A Patriots victory sends New England to a 12-2, meaning a worst case scenario is a 12-4 record. If the Steelers defeat the Broncos, Denver falls to 10-4, meaning their best case scenario would be 12-4.