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NFL Power Rankings: A Week 16 Look at All 32 Teams

By Peter Panacy

Dec 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 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 /
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Dec 18, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) warms up prior to the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) warms up prior to the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

17. team. 10. . 8-6. . Houston Texans

The Texans barely got by the lowly Jaguars in Week 15 and had to bench their big-time free-agent quarterback acquisition, Brock Osweiler, to do it.

Sure makes these contract numbers all the more interesting:

Osweiler was 6-of-11 for 48 yards and two interceptions before being replaced by backup quarterback Tom Savage.

Savage’s numbers were notably better, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see head coach Bill O’Brien roll with Savage over the rest of the season to ensure Houston doesn’t let the AFC South crown slip away.