Overview
- FanDuel lists New England at -11.5 with a -650 moneyline and a 45.5 over/under for the regular-season finale in Foxborough.
- National outlets overwhelmingly pick the Patriots to win, with a 29-0 tally in an expert roundup compiled by Yahoo Sports.
- New England can still secure the AFC’s top playoff seed with a victory and help from other results across the league.
- Miami will start seventh-round rookie Quinn Ewers at quarterback, with De’Von Achane listed as doubtful and Minkah Fitzpatrick ruled out.
- Patriots players and coaches acknowledged legal issues involving Stefon Diggs and Christian Barmore but said their focus remains on the game.