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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 25, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; NFL network reporter Aditi Kinkhabwala (left) interviews Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell (26) and wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) after the Steelers defeated the Baltimore Ravens at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 31-27. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

2. Pittsburgh Steelers

Legendary Steelers’ quarterback Terry Bradshaw made waves this week when he said about Coach Mike Tomlin, “I don’t think he is a great coach at all. His name never even pops in my mind when we think about great coaches in the NFL.” Comments aside, with

Comments aside, with Ben Roethlisberger, Le’Veon Bell, and Antonio Brown, Tomlin has the rare disposal of a multi-dimensional offense like this one. With an early injury to Roethlisberger and suspension of Le’Veon Bell now in the past, the Steelers appear to be the team most equipped to knock off 2014 NFL Champions, the New England Patriots.

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Garrett Ey
Garrett Ey

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