Best explanation yet for results of Week 17 games

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This is from Football Outsiders, who compile quotes from e-mails they sound out during games. Since one of the writers, Aaron Schatz, is a big fan of the Pats, there's usually extensive coverage of Pats games.

Aaron Schatz: Are they handing out herpes with playoff spots this year? I don't think I've ever seen so many teams blow "win and your in" type scenarios against bad teams.