NFL power rankings, Week 15: Packers rise, Broncos fall
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![Dec 11, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports Dec 11, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/18589ba6bc372f65c69a625c93e175bdf2f21b417bfd391befac958cebe3fee1.jpg)
Previous: . Houston Texans. 17. team. 10. In pursuit of their first-ever season sweep of the Colts, Bill O’Brien’s club opened up a 13-3 halftime lead at Indianapolis. They failed to score a touchdown in the final 30 minutes but did get three more field goals from Nick Novak, who booted five three-pointers on the afternoon. Led by running back Lamar Miller, Houston rolled up 185 yards on the ground by game’s end. Houston had the football for 36:05 and completed their first-ever season sweep of the Colts. The Texans not only won at Indianapolis for the second consecutive year, but Bill O’Brien’s club raised its record to 4-0 within the division and made it nine straight wins vs. AFC South rivals. <p>Next Week: Houston looks to make it another sweep of a divisional foe when they host the disappointing 2-11 Jacksonville Jaguars. Back in Week 11in Florida, the Texans held on for 24-21 victory, their first road win of 2015. It was Houston’s fifth consecutive win in this short-lived rivalry dating back to 2014.</p> <p>Playoff hopes: At 7-6, the Texans still have company at the top of the AFC South. But their undefeated record in divisional play (4-0) gives them a big leg up over the Tennessee Titans (1-3), who they have already beaten once this year. Those two clubs will square off in Nashville on the final Sunday of the season.</p>. 7-6