NFL power rankings, Week 14: Texans rise, Packers fade
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Recap: Off two consecutive wins, Sean McDermott’s squad headed to South Florida to face a team that they swept a year ago. And rookie quarterback Josh Allen was the focus of the offense in many ways. He ran nine times for 135 yards. He threw for 231 yards and two scores (both to Zay Jones) but was also picked off twice. The Buffalo defense did its share, limiting the host Dolphins to 175 total yards. There were also three sacks of Ryan Tannehill, as well as an interception. But McDermott’s club also gave up three scores through the air. Although these Bills have been blown out numerous times this season, this may have been the team’s most costly setback.
Next Week: Back in Week 10 at MetLife Stadium, McDermott’s club manhandled the New York Jets, 41-10. Now the Bills are in position to sweep this divisional series for the third time in five years dating back to 2014. All told, Buffalo has now prevailed in seven of the last 10 meetings in this longtime AFC East rivalry.
Playoff hopes: The team’s postseason hopes, however slim, took a huge hit with the divisional loss to the Dolphins. At time, this is an intriguing team that has certainly made strides after a horrendous start. But the Bills are still missing some crucial pieces, especially when it comes to helping out their rookie signal-caller.
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