The New England Patriots host the New York Jets in an ever-so-important AFC East divisional matchup on Sunday.
If the playoffs started today, all four AFC East teams would make it to the dance. That alone is a telling sign of how important this week is for the Patriots. If the Patriots wish to beat the Jets and propel their position to the top of the AFC East, this game could come down to some key positional matchups.
Let’s take a look at those matchups and see who needs to go above and beyond for New England to walk away with the victory.