New England and Baltimore are the Sunday Night game for Week 16 in an AFC battle for postseason position. The Patriots are looking to lock up the AFC East title, while the Ravens are on the outside looking in but still have a chance to win the AFC North division crown.
The Patriots had their 10-game winning streak snapped by Buffalo last week, which kept the Bills alive for another AFC East title. With a one-game lead in the division, New England needs a win to hold onto it. The Patriots can clinch a playoff berth with a win or tie this week. Due to Buffalo beating them last week, the division will be decided over the final two weeks of the season.
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Baltimore has done itself no favors by losing two of the last three games, both to division foes. They’d clawed their way back into the division lead by winning five consecutive games, but now sit at 7-7, one game behind Pittsburgh in the AFC North and in ninth place in the conference. The Ravens are currently two games behind the Houston Texans, who own the final wild-card spot at this time. Baltimore’s best chance at making the playoffs this year will be through winning the division.
Patriots-Ravens start time: 8:20 p.m. ET
Location: M&T Bank Stadium | Baltimore, MD
TV channel, live stream: NBC, Peacock, NFL+
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