What happened: New England's minus-11 turnover differential is tied with Indianapolis for the worst in the NFL, per ESPN Research. The Patriots are 5-4 after Sunday's 45-27 loss to Green Bay.
Why it matters: New England is the first team with a minus-11 margin or worse and a winning record through nine games since the 2011 Steelers, per ESPN Research. Those Steelers started 6-3 and finished 12-4. The Colts, at 2-7, have lost five straight.
By the numbers: Patriots: 5-4, minus-11 turnover differential, seventh seed. Colts: 2-7, minus-11, 13th seed. 2011 Steelers: minus-11 through nine games, 6-3 start, 12-4 finish.
What to watch: The Patriots hold the seventh seed at 5-4 with the margin unchanged.