This Elimination Options page presents sets of game outcomes ("cases") that result in the Patriots losing certain playoff spots. A total of 16 games from week 15 were considered. The list may not contain all possible combinations. When a given set of games eliminates multiple playoff spots the case is listed in the lowest 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