The New England Patriots play on Sunday, but there are incredibly important games happening on Saturday. Here’s your rooting guide.

Pats Pulpit Pregame Show

4:35 PM ET on NBC: Colts at Chiefs

The Patriots are rooting for the Colts to upset the Chiefs because it would set the table for New England to have a home game in the conference championship game if the Patriots can take care of business on Sunday.

8:15 PM ET on FOX: Cowboy at Rams

This game doesn’t matter to the Patriots, but might as well root for the Cowboys to upset the Rams to weaken the NFC playoff picture.

Use this as the open thread for discussion.