Setting the AFC playoff picture – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston

At initial glance, the feeling here is that the Bengals – of all the possible No. 6 seeds – have one of the best chances of going into Houston and beating the Texans. If they do that, it would mean the Patriots avoid Pittsburgh/Baltimore back-to-back scenario.

I think that sounds about right, but with Houston’s defense it won’t be easy for the Bengals. Obviously the Steelers are the least preferable of potential divisional opponents, but I wouldn’t mind getting another crack at them.