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

2. team. 47. Not surprisingly, the Patriots offense didn’t have a great deal of success in the Mile High City. But one touchdown and three field goals from Stephen Gostkowski was still enough for the team to avenge a pair of losses to the Broncos a year ago. New England’s ground attack continued its fine showing this season, rolling up 136 yards on 39 carries – 95 yards rushing courtesy of running back Dion Lewis. And credit Bill Belichick’s defense, which gave up 282 yards to Denver quarterback Trevor Siemian but also sacked him four times and stole one of his passes. The win wrapped up an unprecedented eighth consecutive division title for the league’s reigning dynasty. <p>Next Week: Back in Week 12 at MetLife Stadium, New England rallied for a 22-17 win over the rival New York Jets. Now the Pats look to complete the season sweep for the second time in three years. The Green and White, owners of a 4-10 mark, has lost seven straight regular-season games at Foxborough.</p> <p>Playoff hopes: With both the AFC East and a first-round playoff bye secured, the Patriots now have their sight sets on the best record in the conference. Winners of at least 12 games for the seventh consecutive season, New England has a shot of being the AFC’s top seed for the first time since 2014 and the fourth times in seven years.</p>. 12-2. Previous: . New England Patriots