4. Carolina Panthers (8-7), NFC South leaders: Their defeat of the Bucs on Sunday moved them into first place. They can win the division next week with a win and Tampa Bay loss. A Week 18 defeat of the Buccaneers would also do the job regardless of circumstances. Remaining schedule: vs. Seahawks, at Buccaneers

Vrabel, Maye and the Patriots had their first chance to win the AFC East together in a Week 15 game against the Buffalo Bills. A win, and New England would lock down a top-four seed in the AFC playoffs.

The NFL season rolls on Week 16 when the Baltimore Ravens host the New England Patriots on Sunday Night Football. Time, how to watch, stream and schedule.