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Patriots Seize AFC East Lead as Bills Fall, Early Playoff Picture Shifts

A Week 5 win over Buffalo became decisive after the Bills lost to Atlanta on Monday night.

Overview

  • The Patriots and Bills are 4-2, but New England holds the head-to-head tiebreaker after a 23-20 victory in Week 5 and Buffalo’s 24-14 loss to the Falcons.
  • The Colts own the AFC’s No. 1 seed at 5-1, and the Buccaneers lead the NFC at 5-1 after six weeks.
  • Preseason heavyweights such as the Chiefs, Bengals and Ravens currently sit outside the AFC’s seven playoff spots.
  • The Jets are the NFL’s only winless team at 0-6, and the Titans fired head coach Brian Callahan on Monday.
  • New England has won three straight behind a stingy run defense and steady play from second-year quarterback Drake Maye under first-year coach Mike Vrabel.