The Patriots are finally on their bye week, in Week 14, and although they went into their break riding high off their tenth straight win and sitting at the top of the AFC, it appears to be something that won't last too long, maybe not even until they return to Foxboro to prepare for the second matchup against the Bills.
Playoff scenarios are starting to come into focus across the league, and the Patriots have a chance to lose on Sunday even though they aren't playing.
The unfortunate scenario seems likely to unfold, as the Broncos, who are at the top of the AFC West and currently the No.