NFL Playoff Picture: Here's where Patriots stand after crazy week of upsets originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
The New England Patriots continued their ascent up the AFC standings Sunday.
The Patriots took care of business Thursday night with an impressive 25-0 win over the Atlanta Falcons on the road. New England's fifth consecutive victory improved its record to 7-4.
They leapfrogged the Bills for first place in the AFC East as a result of Buffalo’s surprising 41-15 loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday afternoon.