Winning the AFC East and cementing the top seed would help the Patriots avoid a potential wild-card-round matchup against the Chiefs.

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel announced that the team is placing star left tackle Will Campbell on IR with a knee injury that he sustained in the team's recent win.

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel confirmed on Wednesday the team is placing offensive tackle Will Campbell on injured reserve.

After a bye week, the Miami Dolphins hold the 22nd spot with a 4-7 record. The Los Angeles Rams and Denver Broncos round out the top three teams. The Miami Dolphins enjoyed a bye week and enter games against the Saints and Jets with a 4-7 record.

FOXBOROUGH - Mike Vrabel indicated Wednesday that the Patriots would be placing left tackle Will Campbell on injured reserve later in the day. That means Campbell, who suffered a knee injury in Sunday’s 26-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, will miss the next four games including key contests against Buffalo and Baltimore.

Campbell had to be carted off in the second half of a Week 12 win over the Cincinnati Bengals with a knee injury.

The New England Patriots offensive line will be without the services of perhaps its most-valued component for at least the next four games. R

Former New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones has been enjoying a solid season as the backup for the San Francisco 49ers, with Brock Purdy dealing with a toe injury. Jones has appeared in nine games,