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NFL Playoffs: AFC Power Rankings; Tom Brady, Pats remain king?

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uDec 18, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) after the game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field. The Patriots won 16-3. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
December 24, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) is carted off the field after an injury against the Indianapolis Colts during the fourth quarter at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

5. Oakland Raiders

With a win against Denver on New Year’s Day, the Oakland Raiders would wrap up the AFC West title and break a 12-year playoff drought — that’s the good news. However,

However, Derek Carr‘s season was ended on Saturday due to a broken leg.

Jack Del Rio will need to turn to Penn State alum Matt McGloin to lead Oakland’s potent offense. It’s a detrimental blow to a team who has shown dominance on both sides of the ball and had an opportunity to advance deep into the playoffs for the first time since 2003, the year they last played in the AFC Championship Game.

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Garrett Ey
Garrett Ey

The Sports Fan's . . .Sports Fan. Passionate about the Mets, Jets, and Rangers, but more importantly a fan that gets excited for any big game.

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