Patriots rooting guide: Who New England fans should root for on Saturday

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Two AFC divisional games kick off Week 18.

The New England Patriots enter Week 18 with the third overall pick in the NFL Draft. While their pick will ultimately be decided by the outcome of their game against the New York Jets, they can get additional help across the league — which starts Saturday night.

Welcome in to a Saturday edition of the Patriots Rooting Guide!

4:30 p.m. ET

Pittsburgh Steelers (9-7) at Baltimore Ravens (13-3): Go Ravens! While the Steelers are searching for a win to keep their playoff hopes alive, New England will be rooting for Tyler Huntley and a Baltimore victory to help their own strength of schedule — the draft pick tiebreaker. | ABC/ESPN

8:15 p.m. ET

Houston Texans (9-7) at Indianapolis Colts (9-7): Go Texans! Two teams battling for their playoff lives, New England will root for C.J. Stroud and the Texans to prevail — again helping their own strength of schedule. | ABC/ESPN

Make sure to check down below for the Pats Pulpit staff’s best picks today, while also heading to the comment section to discuss anything from Week 18 of the NFL season.

Odds/lines subject to change. T&Cs apply. See draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.

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