... are stacking up to be a playoff team. 

At the conclusion of Week 14, they stand atop the AFC East with an 8-5 record.  That leaves them with a one game cushion on both the 7-6 Miami Dolphins and the 7-6 New York Jets.  With next week's game at Buffalo, and the following week at home against an up-and-down Jacksonville team, New England will likely continue to play once the regular season comes to an end.

It shouldn't come as much of a surprise.

Statistically, the Pats appear solid.  They are second in the AFC in point differential, having scored 114 more points than they have allowed.  With a healthy Tom Brady at the helm, their offense is second in the league in yards and second in passing.  They have even posted a 7...

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