The Patriots have put themselves in an interesting spot. Win their final four games of the season, and they’ll have more than a 95 percent chance to sneak into the 7-team AFC playoff picture. That fact makes Thursday night’s game at the L.A. Rams even more fun and intriguing. Host Ryan O’Leary and Patriots Wire editor Henry McKenna discuss that matchup along with other topics, including the likelihood of another NFL team accomplishing a 16-0 regular season. Episode 15 of the Patriots Wire Podcast is powered by USA TODAY Sports and includes fantasy football smart plays from The Huddle.com, and sports betting advice from USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire.

<p>The Patriots have put themselves in an interesting spot. Win their final four games of the season, and they&rsquo;ll have more than a 95 percent chance to sneak into the 7-team AFC playoff picture. That fact makes Thursday night&rsquo;s game at the L.A. Rams even more fun and intriguing. Host Ryan O&rsquo;Leary and Patriots Wire editor Henry McKenna discuss that matchup along with other topics, including the likelihood of another NFL team accomplishing a 16-0 regular season. Episode 15 of the Patriots Wire Podcast is powered by USA TODAY Sports and includes fantasy football smart plays from The Huddle.com, and sports betting advice from USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire.</p>

Weekly NFL podcast covering the New England Patriots from USA Today Sports and PatriotsWire.

<p>Weekly NFL podcast covering the New England Patriots from USA Today Sports and PatriotsWire.</p>

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Patriots Wire Podcast

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Can the Patriots win out and make the playoffs after all?