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Patriots eyeing top AFC playoff seed

Why to watch
The Patriots are trying to clinch the AFC's first seed, while the Dolphins are trying to continue their strong second-half push. This is a divisional rivalry that can create surprises at times. Who can forget Wes Welker's 99-yard TD from their prime-time meeting in Week 1?

Inside story
The loss of Andre Carter could be huge for the Pats, both for his impact as a pass rusher and against the run. Expect teams to challenge Mark Anderson there, and Reggie Bush is having a career year. Brandon Marshall has come to life with Matt Moore under center. Rob Gronkowski should add to his record tight end TD total here.