Mayo, the Patriots linebackers coach, is in his third year coaching after playing his entire career in New England.

New England has struggled since its seven-game winning streak ended and needs to turn it around for playoff success.

New England knows the way it played in its regular-season finale against Miami will not be good enough in the playoffs.

New England will be the sixth seed and will play Buffalo in the AFC playoffs after its comeback falls short in a 33-24 loss.

New England needs to beat Miami – and get a Jets win over division-leading Buffalo – for a shot at the AFC East title and better seed in the playoffs.

In the first season with an extra game, 13 of the 16 games this weekend will have a bearing on the playoff bracket.

New England has a two-headed monster at running back with Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson that could be a difference maker in the playoffs.

New England is back in the playoffs after a one-year hiatus, but hopes to accomplish more.

Receiver Kristian Wilkerson and running back Rhamondre Stevenson both score two touchdown as New England snaps a two-game skid.