FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New England Patriots are 10-3 and atop the AFC standings. Here are their updated playoff scenarios entering Sunday's home game against the Dolphins:

1. The Patriots clinch the AFC East division with a win or a tie.

2. The Patriots clinch a first-round bye with one of the two following scenarios:

NE win + IND loss + PIT loss or tie + CIN loss or tie

NE win + IND loss + PIT loss or tie + DEN loss

3. The Patriots clinch a playoff spot even with a loss with one of the following scenarios: