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

Garrett Ey
NFL Playoffs: AFC Power Rankings; Tom Brady, Pats remain king? 1
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
Dec 24, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills free safety Corey Graham (20) dives to try and tackle Miami Dolphins running back Jay Ajayi (23) during the second half at New Era Field. The Dolphins beat the Bills 34-31 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports

4. Miami Dolphins

A knee injury to Ryan Tannehill forced Miami Dolphins’ coach Adam Gase to call on capable backup Matt Moore to lead the Fins to a playoff berth. Matt Moore did just that, throwing four touchdowns for the first time in his nine-year career in a Week 15 matchup against the rivaled New York Jets.

Moore followed up his stellar performance this week, leading Miami past another divisional rival, the Buffalo Bills. For the Bills, this could be the final nail in the coffin of head coach Rex Ryan’s tenure in Buffalo. Coach Gase will want to limit

Coach Gase will want to limit the use of his starters in the final game of the season against Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. Keeping star running back Jay Ajayi will be key if the Dolphins are to shock the NFL world in the playoffs.

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Garrett Ey
Garrett Ey

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