New England's magic number is two, and it can clinch the crown Sunday if it defeats the Redskins and the Jets fall to the Chiefs. But if it doesn't happen this weekend, it seems inevitable that it will happen shortly thereafter.
Still, there are some concerns about the team, particularly its mix-and-match approach on defense due to the injury situation. Do you have any questions about the defensive rotation, the Patriots' injury bug or their readiness for a postseason run?
Is anything else on your mind about the Patriots? Leave your questions here for Jeff Howe's mailbag, and he'll come back Friday to answer them.
Leave your question for Jeff Howe’s mailbag in the comments section below, send them to him via Twitter at @jeffphowe or send them here. He will pick a few questions to answer every week. Be sure to check back to see if your question was answered.
