New England (8-8) has control of its playoff fate entering the final week of the schedule, despite a poor offense and some befuddling moments.

New England avoids playoff elimination and can clinch a postseason berth by beating Buffalo in its season finale.

New England needs to win Sunday against Miami, which is without quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, to keep its playoff hopes alive.

Stevenson has played twice as many snaps as he did last year and says he is feeling it.

COMMENTARY: The Patriots’ play-caller needs to open up an offense that has been stagnant much of the season.

Tua Tagovailoa has been diagnosed with a concussion and the Dolphins will go with Teddy Bridgewater in an important game against the Patriots on Sunday.

New England quarterback Mac Jones was not penalized for a questionable hit on Eli Apple against Cincinnati, but is expected to be fined $11,139.

Stevenson has made costly mistakes in each of New England’s last two games, but his coach continues to express confidence.

Cincinnati comes to Foxborough on a six-game winning streak to face a New England team that has lost three of its last four.