2. miami dolphins vs. new england patriots
If the Patriots beat the Dolphins, they get the No. 2 seed and continue their tradition of having a first-round bye every year since 2010. They don’t need the Chiefs to lose, although that also guarantees they get the No. 2 seed.
Why should the Texans care
If the Patriots can lose, then the Chiefs can go ahead and beat the Chargers, and Arrowhead Stadium is a venue the Texans have actually won in as opposed to Gillette Stadium.