Overview
- New England can clinch the AFC’s top seed and a first-round bye with a win over Miami combined with a Denver loss to the Chargers.
- Head coach Mike Vrabel said it “looks good” for LT Will Campbell and DT Milton Williams to be activated after full practice weeks, with final decisions due by Saturday’s roster deadline.
- The Patriots ruled out Jared Wilson (concussion), Khyiris Tonga (foot), Harold Landry III (knee) and Robert Spillane (ankle) for Sunday.
- Miami placed TE Darren Waller on injured reserve, signed RB Donovan Edwards, listed RB De’Von Achane as doubtful and S Minkah Fitzpatrick as out, and will start rookie QB Quinn Ewers.
- QB Drake Maye enters the finale as an MVP frontrunner, leading the NFL in completion rate, yards per attempt and passer rating.