Hours after their 42-10 blowout win over the Jets, the Patriots apparently spent the journey back to Gillette Stadium keeping an eye on what was going on out in Buffalo between the Bills and Eagles.
With players huddled together on the bus, the team released a video Sunday night showing the moment Buffalo’s last gasp against Philadelphia fell short, leading to cheers as the Patriots clinched the AFC East.
Players were all smiles, with guys shaking hands and celebrating the first step that now sets the stage for a chance to play further into January as they head into a showdown against the Dolphins at home next Sunday to close out the regular season.