New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick deflected questions about his job status and focused on preparing for the upcoming game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Speculation about Belichick's future has been fueled by the team's struggles and owner Robert Kraft's expectations of making the playoffs. The Patriots have been officially eliminated from the postseason and have clinched their third losing season in the four years since Tom Brady's departure. Kraft has not publicly addressed Belichick's future, but he emphasized the importance of having good people and a winning team.

• Bill Belichick is focused on preparing for the upcoming game against the Kansas City Chiefs and has deflected questions about his job status.
• Speculation about Belichick's future has been fueled by the team's struggles and owner Robert Kraft's expectations of making the playoffs.
• The Patriots have been officially eliminated from the postseason and have clinched their third losing season in the four years since Tom Brady's departure.
• Owner Robert Kraft has emphasized the importance of having good people and a winning team.