We might be just a few weeks away from hats and t-shirts being passed around the Patriots locker room.

New England is on the verge of clinching its first AFC East title since 2019. The Buffalo Bills won the last five division crowns, but the 10-2 Patriots currently sit atop the AFC East standings with six weeks left on the schedule.

So, how soon could the Patriots clinch the division?

Their path is relatively straightforward, and we’ll break it all down in a moment. But first, let’s look at the remaining schedules for New England and Buffalo.

Patriots (10-2, first in AFC East)

Week 13: vs. New York Giants

Week 14: BYE

Week 15: vs. Bills

Week 16: at Baltimore Ravens

Week 17: at New York Jets

Week 18: vs. Miami Dolphins

Bills (7-4, second in AFC East)

Week 13: at Pittsburgh Ste

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