This Elimination Options page presents sets of game outcomes ("cases") that result in the Patriots losing certain playoff spots. A total of 13 games from week 12 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.
Case 1
Steelers beat or tie the Browns
Case 2
Chiefs beat or tie the Panthers
Case 3
Ravens beat or tie the Chargers, and
Texans beat the Titans
Case 4
Ravens beat the Chargers, and
Texans tie the Titans
Case 5
Broncos beat the Raiders, and
Texans beat the Titans
Case 1
Steelers beat the Browns, and
Ravens beat the Chargers, and
Texans beat the Titans, and
Chiefs beat or tie the Panthers
No elimination cases were found for this spot
Case 1
Patriots lose to or tie the Dolphins
No elimination cases were found for this spot
No elimination cases were found for this spot
No elimination cases were found for this spot