For the first time since 2019, the New England Patriots are back atop the AFC East.
New England officially clinched its first divisional crown since the Tom Brady era on Sunday, winning the division a few hours after the Patriots came away with a 42-10 victory over the Jets.
The Patriots (13-3) had to wait a few more hours to clinch the AFC East — with New England cementing its spot atop the division after the Bills fell to the Eagles at Highmark Stadium in a nail-biter, 13-12.
With that loss for Buffalo, the Bills fall to 11-5 on the season and can’t catch the Patriots in the standings with just one regular season game left on the docket.