Patriots may have already lost before Steelers matchup has begun

Can the New England Patriots still make the playoffs despite their 2-10 record?  I know that's the question that all Patriots fans are asking, but the answer isn't so clearcut.  Technically they can make it in, but the likelihood of that happening is really, really, REALLY low. So even if they manage to win on […]

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Can the New England Patriots still make the playoffs despite their 2-10 record? 

I know that's the question that all Patriots fans are asking, but the answer isn't so clearcut. 

Technically they can make it in, but the likelihood of that happening is really, really, REALLY low. So even if they manage to win on Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers, it still would technically be a loss on their playoff chances.  

Here is the slimmest path for the Patriots to make it into the postseason: 

So in short, the Patriots would have to win their final five games, including one against the Kansas City Chiefs, and rely on A LOT of other teams to lose. 

It all starts on Thursday, but the Patriots could be eliminated from playoff contention this week. 

And then the focus will be on the draft! 

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