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2018 NFL Power Rankings, Week 15: Cowboys hot, Steelers not

By Russell S. Baxter

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 09: Andrew Luck #12 of the Indianapolis Colts throws a pass in the first quarter under pressure by Zach Cunningham #41 of the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on December 9, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 09: Andrew Luck #12 of the Indianapolis Colts throws a pass in the first quarter under pressure by Zach Cunningham #41 of the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on December 9, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /
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ORCHARD PARK, NY – DECEMBER 09: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills escapes a tackle by Leonard Williams #92 of the New York Jets while carrying the ball during the first quarter at New Era Field on December 9, 2018 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY – DECEMBER 09: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills escapes a tackle by Leonard Williams #92 of the New York Jets while carrying the ball during the first quarter at New Era Field on December 9, 2018 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /

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Recap: Back in Week 10 at MetLife Stadium, the Bills rolled the New York Jets, 41-10. Now these two clubs would clash at Orchard Park, with Buffalo in position to sweep this AFC East rivalry for the first time since 2015. Late last week, the Bills parted ways with wide receivers Kelvin Benjamin and Andre Holmes. The former proved to be a huge disappointment after the club obtained him via trade from the Carolina Panthers a year ago. As for the team’s clash with the Green and White, quarterback Josh Allen continued to get it done with his legs. He ran for 101 yards and a score. But he was also picked off twice as the team blew an 11-point second-quarter lead.

Next Week: McDermott’s club is home for the second straight Sunday and plays host to the Detroit Lions for the first time since 2010. It’s the teams’ first meeting since 2014, when the Bills went to Ford Field and came away with a 17-14 victory. Buffalo has prevailed in four of the clubs’ last five meetings dating back to 1997.

Draft Talk: The loss to the Jets means the Bills won’t be going back to the playoffs for a second consecutive year. The club used its share of starting quarterbacks this season and the team’s offensive line still has plenty of work to do. And that may be the franchise’s focus this offseason, especially in late April.

Next: No. 25

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