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NFL Power Rankings, Week 15: 49ers win thriller over Saints, Chiefs stake claim

By Dan Parzych

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 08: Michael Thomas #13 of the New Orleans Saints is tackled by K'Waun Williams #24 of the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes Benz Superdome on December 08, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 08: Michael Thomas #13 of the New Orleans Saints is tackled by K'Waun Williams #24 of the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes Benz Superdome on December 08, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /
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11. Houston Texans

Just when it seemed like the Houston Texans were on a roll in the AFC, the team received an unfortunate wake-up call on Sunday during an embarrassing loss at home to the Denver Broncos.

With all due respect to the Broncos since watching them earn the 38-24 win was beyond impressive, but this seemed like a favorable matchup for the Texans after watching the team previously take down the Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots.

Due to the loss, Houston found a way to put even more pressure on themselves since the Texans went from having a full-game lead in the division to entering Week 15 with the same record as the Tennessee Titans.

What’s even more concerning for the Texans is with the Titans currently one of the hottest teams in football, these two teams will actually meet twice in the final three weeks.

So if Houston plays in Tennessee next weekend like they did on Sunday against Denver, this team could quickly watch first place within the division slip away.

But knowing Deshaun Watson, the Texans star quarterback will make sure his team is ready to go for what will be a critical Week 15 matchup against their rivals.

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