Who will Patriots play in NFL playoffs? Scenarios, potential wild card matchups

Key Highlights

• 1, 2, or 3 seed when the dust settles, creating some uncertainty about their first-round opponents heading into Week 18. If they land the top spot, they get to avoid the wild-card round entirely. Here's a look at who could be on New England's schedule to open the playoffs. Week 1: Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field.
• The play was originally ruled an incomplete pass, but the call was overturned.
• Despite TeSlaa's effort, the Packers won the game 27-13. Week 1: The New England Patriots' Robert Spillane (14) and Christian Elliss (53) tackle Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the second half at Gillette Stadium.
• The Raiders won the game, 20-13. Week 1: New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson (3) fumbles the ball on a tackle by Washington Commanders safety Will Harris (3) during the first quarter at Northwest Stadium.
• It was a rough Giants debut for Wilson (17 of 37 passing for 168 yards) as the Commanders won the game, 21-6. Week 1: Fireworks go off before the NFL Kickoff Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field.