As the New England Patriots head into their most important game of the season, their bye week time off gave them new concerns.

Meanwhile, both the Los Angeles Rams and Denver Broncos leapt to the No. 1 seed in their respective conference thanks to the events of Week 14. Of course, the season-ending Achilles injury to Colts quarterback Daniel Jones also has ramifications that'll also help reshape the postseason from here on out.

The top of the Top 10 remains stable for a change, but the Broncos have plenty of competition for the No. 1 spot.

NFL playoff picture: Broncos jump Patriots for No. 1 seed in AFC as Shedeur Sanders, Browns eliminated from contention Every game matters at this point in the season as teams fight for playoff position and chase division titles. Here's how the NFL playoff picture looks after the late wave of games Sunday in Week 14:

There are nine teams averaging more than 25 points per game this year, the Patriots have faced exactly one of them (The Bills). There are 13 defenses in the NFL giving up less than 22 points per game and the Patriots have faced ZERO of them. I think what I'm trying to say here is that the Patriots haven't really been tested.

WOODLAND HILLS, Ca. In the Los Angeles Rams' post-game celebration, following their victory over the Arizona Cardinals, head coach Sean McVay made sure to call out offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur for his work during the week.