The New England Patriots got back into the win column in Week 16, taking down the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday Night Football and continuing to put themselves in a strong position for the number one seed in the AFC. Even better news for the Patriots is that the Broncos lost their game, giving both teams the same record with two games remaining in the regular season.
If the playoffs started right now, the Patriots would not hold the top seed but it could easily be theirs. The Broncos might play the suddenly atrocious Chiefs on Christmas this week but they end the season against the 11-4 Chargers, who are still fighting for a chance to win the AFC West.