THE NEW ENGLAND Patriots clinched their 10th straight AFC East title on Sunday with a 24-12 win over the Bills.
In doing so, they became the first franchise in NFL history to earn a playoff berth in 10 consecutive seasons.
Tom Brady completed 13 of 24 passes for 126 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions in a modest display.
Still, he improved his record against the Bills to 30-3, which is the most victories by a quarterback against a single opponent.
The Patriots also turned the ball over three times but were quick on their feet, as the team rushed collectively for 273 yards and two scores on the ground.
Despite back-to-back losses at the Miami Dolphins and the Pittsburgh Steelers, New England entered Week 16 on track to be the number three seeds in the AFC behind the Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans.
The Patriots (10-5) will close out the regular season at home against the New York Jets (4-10) next Sunday.
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United have gone for high profile,statistically strong players that just don’t fit the club.Saw Josh King linked today,not a massive name but could certainly do well and given he came through their academy and has PL experience could be a good fit.
@Nic Antonio: came they the United youth set up when ole was there too
I like Neville but he is talking some amount of arse recently…
@The Irish Pain: He’s speaking nothing but sense..? Where’s your confusion?
Don’t think they need a lot in midfield or up front. 2 decent defenders would be great. But it’s very difficult to sign in January. Nice to look forward to games now.
@irishoverseas: even one strong defender would do. Think keep the players for the remainder of the season, blood some of the younger midfield/forward players this year and then let who ever comes in as manager in the summer the basis of a strong squad to at least start the rebuilding process.