Patriots Win AFC East: Playoff Picture Heats Up

Last season, the Patriots – once the NFL’s outstanding football team with playmaker Tom Brady – took last place in the AFC East with a record of just four wins and 13 defeats. The title went to the Bills five times in a row, whose quarterback Josh Allen failed to score a touchdown against the Eagles. Allen went down five times against Philadelphia’s defense.

Finals for Panthers, Bucs, Steelers and Ravens

The San Francisco 49ers meanwhile won an exciting duel with the Chicago Bears and maintained their chance of winning the NFC West title.Quarterback Brock Purdy threw the decisive touchdown pass to receiver Jauan Jennings with 2:15 minutes left. Thanks to the 42:38 win, the 49ers now have twelve wins and four defeats – and can push the Seattle Seahawks (13:3) out of first place in their division and the conference in a direct duel on the last game day.

of the total 14 playoff spots There are still two up for grabs in direct duels next Sunday. the Carolina Panthers (8:8) and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7:9) hold the title in the NFC South. The Pittsburgh Steelers (9:7) play against the Baltimore Ravens (8:8) to win the AFC North and the last playoff spot in their conference.

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