NFL power rankings, Week 16: Broncos fall, Titans surge

Nov 27, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) passes during the second half against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Tennessee won 27-21. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) passes during the second half against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Tennessee won 27-21. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 18, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws a pass in the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Dallas Cowboys won 26-20. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) throws a pass in the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Dallas Cowboys won 26-20. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

Tampa Bay kept the game close on Sunday night, but ultimately the dynamic duo of Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott pulled the game out from under them. Jameis Winston had a chance of creating another comeback, and could have very easily won in Dallas. Four sacks and four turnovers allowed by Tampa Bay were the difference Sunday. The fumble recovery in the fourth quarter recovered by Tampa Bay ultimately killed too much time, and left Winston scrambling to set up a play. They had their chance, but now slip just outside of the playoff race heading into Week 16. <p>Next Week: Tampa Bay heads to New Orleans for their last game at the Superdome. Looking to stay in the division title race, the Buccaneers need to win their remaining two games to keep their record within the division competitive. Jameis Winston did not have his best performance two weeks ago against the Saints, but should have an opportunity to pick apart the worst defense in the NFL the second time around.</p> <p>Playoff hopes: The race in the NFC South remains tight, and there is a chance two teams from the division fight their way into the playoffs. With Tampa Bay and Atlanta splitting their season series, anything is still possible with the final two games coming against division opponents.</p>. 8-6. Previous: . Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 15. team. 48