Albert Breer of The MMQB shares his AFC hierarchy with Zolak & Bertrand. Which five teams are the Patriots battling with for the final two AFC playoff spots?

• Tier 1 (The conteders) - Bills and Chiefs

  

  Oct 16, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) talks with Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) after the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

• Tier 2 (Heavily in the mix) - Ravens, Bengals and Titans

  

• So, who are the Patriots competing with for a playoff spot?

  Breer sees these four teams competing alongside the Patriots for the final two playoff spots in the AFC…

• Jets

  

• Dolphins

  

  Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel walks along the sideline during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Oct. 16, 2022.
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• Chargers

  

• Browns

  

  Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) talks with Cleveland Browns quarterback Joshua Dobbs (15) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Cleveland, Ohio.
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• Lister here for Bert's full explanation of his AFC playoff Tiers

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