The New England Patriots, with an 11-2 record , could become the first team in the NFL to clinch a division title this season when they host Josh Allen and the rival Buffalo Bills on Sunday afternoon for a Week 15 matchup at Gillette Stadium.

All the Patriots need to do to win the AFC East is beat the Bills . But that's not the only way New England can return to the AFC playoffs for the first time since 2021.

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Here are the six ways the Patriots can clinch a playoff spot by the end of Week 15.

A win over the Bills on Sunday

A win over the Bills OR

Tie vs. Bills plus a Chargers loss OR

Tie vs. Bills plus a Texans loss or tie OR

Tie vs. Bills plus Colts loss or tie OR

Tie vs. Bills plus Jaguars loss OR

Texan

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