I think they can. It looks to me like, barring injuries, only the Steelers have a solid chance to knock them off. Although since it is in Foxboro, the Pats should still win. Perhaps the Giants, but since the Pats haven't let up in any game this season I can't see them not playing the starters for at least a half, no matter what they have clinched.
I don't like the Pats (actually, it is more Belichek*), but I really respect the way they put their team together and seem to be able to over adversity better than any other team.
* his evasiveness and the way he won't let his coaches speak with the media rub me the wrong way. But I bet he has some amazing insights
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