NFL Playoff Picture: Where Patriots Finished In AFC After Week 18 Win

The Patriots did their part, but unfortunately for New England, the Broncos didn’t slip up.

With that, the Patriots claimed the second seed in the AFC playoff picture. New England will host the Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC Wild Card Round at Gillette Stadium next weekend.

Denver, which held a 19-3 lead with less than two minutes remaining, earned the No. 1 overall seed and home field advantage.

Here’s a look at the AFC playoff picture ahead of a pivotal AFC North matchup on Sunday night:

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