Who do Patriots play next? NFL playoff opponent, wild-card matchup

Ravens Steelers in Week 18 face big questions USAT's Joe Rivera and Chris Bumbaca break down Lamar Jackson’s status and DK Metcalf’s suspension as Steelers and Ravens fight for AFC North. Sports Seriously The New England Patriots clinched their first AFC East title since 2019 in Week 17, when they thrashed the New York Jets and saw the Buffalo Bills lose a close game to the Philadelphia Eagles. Week 18 was all about battling for seeding. The Patriots were guaranteed a top-three seed in the AFC, but they had an outside chance to earn the No. 1 slot and get a coveted first-round bye. New England was able to win 38-10...