The Patriots are now in second place in the AFC after losing to the Texans last week, but there is still hope for them to regain first place. As likely as it is that they retake first place, it can just as easily happen that they fall all the way to fifth place before the season ends. New England hosts Kansas City on Sunday, which is huge opportunity to see how well they match up against a playoff team in the AFC, but there is another game this weekend that could shake up the playoff picture in the AFC.
How the week 14 games can reshape the entire AFC playoff picture
