With a big comeback win over the Ravens last week, the Patriots were immediately back in contention for the No. 1 seed, tying the Broncos' record with the opportunity to steal their spot before the 2025 season ends.
Their best chance to accomplish that would be to win their final two games, with their first challenge being the Jets on the road this Sunday and the Dolphins at home next week. It certainly looks more doable than other teams hoping to improve their playoff seeding, particularly the Broncos, who want to hold onto that No. 1 spot.