same story every year in the AFC.
AFC Champion has best record + homefield

Pats only beat a single winning-record on the Road. (Chicago)

Patriots Lost to 5 NON-PLAYOFF TEAMS and 3 LOSING RECORDS on the Road,

Jacksonville (5-11) – LOSS

Detroit (6-10) – LOSS

Tennessee (9-7) – LOSS

Miami (7-9) – LOSS

Pittsburgh (9-6-1) – LOSS

ask yourself it this is the team will beat the Best Team in Football on the Road