Patriots

Here are four games Patriots fans need to keep an eye on

Colts head coach Chuck Pagano talks with quarterback Andrew Luck. AP Photo/AJ Mast

By The Boston Globe

It could be a very Merry Christmas for Patriots fans this weekend, depending on how a few games unfold around the league. By Saturday night, there is a possibility that the Patriots could have clinched the No. 1 seed in the AFC. Of course, this would be assuming the Patriots defeat the Jets on Saturday.

Here’s a look at the key matchups with playoff implications for the AFC.

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