Patriots playoff picture after losing to the Bears in Week 7

The New England Patriots came up short on Thursday Night Football, losing 30-24 to the Chicago Bears. Besides putting an end to the team’s three-game winning streak, the defeat also impacts its standing in the AFC playoff picture. With the majority of Week 7 games left to be played, the Patriots now find themselves out of the postseason slots. AFC East standings Buffalo Bills (5-1) New England Patriots (4-2) New York Jets (2-4) Miami Dolphins (0-5) The Patriots remain in second place in their di

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