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The New England Patriots are still in the mix for a playoff spot in the AFC after extending their win streak against the New York Jets to 13 games on Sunday.
The Patriots defeated the Jets 22-17 in Sunday's Week 8 matchup at MetLife Stadium. The victory moved the Patriots back to .500 at 4-4 and one game behind the Jets and Miami Dolphins for second place in the AFC East.
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The schedule sets up nicely for the Patriots over the next three weeks.
Their next game is a Week 9 matchup versus the Indianapolis Colts at home. The Colts are among the teams vying for a wild card spot with the Patriots in the AFC. The winner of this game will earn the head-to-head tiebreaker, which could prove decisive later in the season.
The Patriots have a Week 10 bye before playing the Jets again at home in Week 11. New England's schedule gets a lot more challenging beginning in Week 12 with the first of two meetings versus the Buffalo Bills.
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Here's a look at the updated AFC playoff picture after the Week 8 games. This article will be updated through Monday night as more games end.
In a Playoff Spot
1. Buffalo Bills, 6-1 (AFC East leader)
2. Tennessee Titans, 5-2 (AFC South leader)
3. Kansas City Chiefs, 5-2 (AFC West leader)
4. Baltimore Ravens, 5-3 (AFC North leader)
5. New York Jets, 5-3 (First Wild Card)
6. Miami Dolphins, 5-3 (Second Wild Card)
7. Los Angeles Chargers, 4-3 (Third Wild Card)
On the Bubble
8. New England Patriots, 4-4
9. Cincinnati Bengals, 4-4
10. Indianapolis Colts, 3-4-1
