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Todd Bowles is questionable after Friday hospital scare
After being taken to the hospital on Friday for what was first thought to be a heart attack, Bowles status for the matchup against New England is up in the air.
If Bowles has his way he will be on the sideline on Saturday. The plan is for him to spend Friday night in the hospital for observation, then hop a flight to Massachusetts to coach in the game.
If it is determined that Bowles is not well enough to be on the sidelines Christmas Eve, assistant coach Mike Caldwell will assume the head coaching duties.
Prayers up for Coach Bowles. ??✊?
— Damon Harrison Sr. (@snacks) December 24, 2016
Patriots can clinch a home field advantage throughout the playoffs with a victory on Saturday
With the victory of the Denver Broncos last week, the Patriots not only secured the AFC East crown, but also clinched a first-round bye in the playoffs. This week they can ensure a trip to Super Bowl LI rides through Foxborough.
A Patriots victory or tie over the New York Jets accompanied with an Oakland Raiders loss would clinch home field advantage. The Oakland Raiders are playing the suddenly red-hot Indianapolis Colts. The Colts are fighting for their playoff lives and could give the Raiders more than they can handle.
