The New England Patriots will look to seal top spot in the AFC when they play host to their AFC East rival New York Jets at Foxborough stadium, Massachusetts on New Year’s Day. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match starting at 5am AEDT.
The Patriots have just completed their eighth-straight season of 12 wins or more and are looking good to end the season on a high and secure top spot in the AFC with a win over the hapless Jets.
They hold a slender lead all-time over the Jets, 62-54-1, but the current Super Bowl champions will be far too strong today for a Jets side who are on the rebuild.
Expect below zero (Celsius) conditions in Massachusetts today, with both teams used to the weather, it should be a free for all form the start.
The Jets (5-10) will be looking to spoil the party and give the Pittsburgh Steelers the advantage in the AFC.
Look for a big game from Jets running back Bilal Powell and wideout Robby Anderson who is only 61 receiving yards away from 1000 yards in the season.
For the home side, the list of quality players is phenomenal. They have skill and experience all over the park. The defense has been shaky this season, but they will be far too good today.
Prediction
With the top spot in the AFC on the line, the Patriots will run home with this one. Look for them to rest players in the fourth quarter when this is done.
Patriots to win 34-7.
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Final scores from the other 5am games. Lions beat Packers 35-11 Colts beat Texans 22-13 Cowboys beat Eagles 6-0 Vikings beat Bears 23-10 Giants beat Redskins 18-10 Steelers beat Browns 28-24
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Final score Pats win 26-6 Congratulations to the New England Patriots who will finish the 2017 season as the #1 seed in the AFC. They will enjoy having next week off. The Jets will look to improve their roster in the off-season. That's all we have time for today. Join us in 20 mins for the final live blog of the regular season 2017.
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What can the Jets do with their final two mins of 2017 season? Probably nothing
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two minute warning Jets have the ball on their own 30. Pats lead 26-6
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Another fantastic kick from Brian Allen has the jets starting from inside their 5.
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The Patriots are in total control of this one. Hoyer combining with Lewis to march the Pats down the field. 3 mins of the clock. Pats lead by 20 points.
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Tom Brady will sit out the rest of the game. Brian Hoyer will play QB for the Pats. Hoyer with the ball from the 30
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NO. SAFETY They will instead be tackled in the end zone for a safety to the Pats. Pats now lead 26-6 6:04 on the clock
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3rd and 7 from the 5-yard line. Can they convert a third down?
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6:30 left in the match. Jets deep in their own end
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Another great punt for the Pats, will see the Jets start from inside their own 5-yard line.
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Pats lead 24-6 with 7:50 on the clock
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#38 Bolden runs for 20 yards inside the Jets half.
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10:25 left in the match Pats have the ball on their 30
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The jets go close to the line but will have to settle for a FG. 10:31 on the clock Pats lead 24-6
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They take the short punt instead and the Jets will start from inside their own 5-yard line.
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Tom Brady called for intentional grounding. This referee will be dropped next week. you cant penalise Brady at home. 4th and 17 with 13:38 on the clock. The Pats line up for a 52 yard FG
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Brandin Cooks and Tom Brady have finally made a connection for 37 yards to opening the 4th qtr. Pats are inside the redzone.
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Scores across the other games at end of 3rd. Lions leading Packers 27-3 Colts lead 16-13 Cowboys lead Eagles 6-0 Vikings leading Bears 23-7 Giants leading Redskins 15-10 Steelers leading Browns 28-24
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END OF THE THIRD Pats lead 24-3