The Patriots won’t be taking the field in Week 14, but across the NFL there are plenty of important matchups that could affect the playoff picture in the AFC.
New England is a virtual lock to make the playoffs and is in the driver’s seat to earn the AFC’s No. 1 seed and a first round bye. But the playoff field around it could shift dramatically based on the outcomes of every game down the stretch, beginning with a few loaded AFC matchups on Sunday.
Here are five key matchups for Patriots fans to watch in Week 14: