So, we know a couple of things about the NFL postseason in regards to the Patriots:
- The Patriots will host their divisional game on Saturday, Jan. 13 at 8:15 p.m. on CBS. That's optimal. That potentially gives them an extra day of preparations before hosting the AFC Championship Game against the Steelers or their opponent.
- The Patriots will not be facing the Jaguars in the divisional round. As the No. 3 seed, Jacksonville automatically goes to Pittsburgh if it beats the Bills.
BUFFALO BILLS
Record
Head-to-head meetings
Record vs. common opponents
Stat to give Patriots pause
Stat to give Patriots confidence
Offensive player the Patriots would try to eliminate
LeSean McCoy
Tyrod Taylor
Defensive player the Patriots would try to eliminate
Jerry Hughes
Injury issues
Kelvin Benjamin
Shareece Wright
Confidence in Patriots victory
Bedard's take
Sean McDermott
TENNESSEE TITANS
Record
Head-to-head meetings
Record vs. common opponents
Stat to give Patriots pause
Stat to give Patriots confidence
Marcus Mariota
Cam Newton
DeShone Kizer
Offensive player the Patriots would try to eliminate:
Defensive player the Patriots would try to eliminate:
Jurrell
Casey
Injury issues
DeMarco Murray
Logan Ryan
Confidence in Patriots victory
Bedard's take
Dick LeBeau
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KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
Record
Head-to-head meetings
Record vs. common opponents
Stat to give Patriots pause
Alex Smith
Kareem Hunt
Stat to give Patriots confidence
Offensive player the Patriots would try to eliminate:
Kareem Hunt
Marshall Faulk
Defensive player the Patriots would try to eliminate:
Justin Houston
Injury issues
De'Anthony Thomas
Rakeem Nunez-Roches
Phillip Gaines
Akeem Hunt
Bennie Logan
Confidence in Patriots victory
Bedard's take
Travis Kelce
Bob Sutton