This Clinching Options page presents sets of game outcomes ("cases") that result in the Patriots winning certain playoff spots. A total of 15 games from week 15 were considered. The list may not contain all possible combinations. When a given set of games clinches multiple playoff spots the case is listed in the highest playoff spot only.
The Patriots cannot win this spot
The Patriots cannot win this spot
The Patriots cannot win this spot
The Patriots cannot win this spot
The Patriots cannot win this spot
The Patriots cannot win this spot
The Patriots cannot win this spot