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Patriots finish last for first time since 2000 after 'terrible' start

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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- The New England Patriots' turnover-filled 27-21 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday clinched a last-place finish in the AFC East -- the first for the franchise since 2000, which was Bill Belichick's first year as head coach.

Entering this season, the only team that had a longer active streak without a last-place division finish was the Pittsburgh Steelers (1988).

The Patriots (4-12) host the New York Jets (6-10) in the season finale next weekend, and after that, some major questions hovering over the organization should soon be answered.