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New England Patriots: Ranking Possible AFC Playoff Opponents

By Nick Ziegler

Dec 24, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots running back James White (28) celebrates with wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) after scoring a touchdown against the New York Jets in the second quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 24, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots running back James White (28) celebrates with wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) after scoring a touchdown against the New York Jets in the second quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 24, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Tom Savage (3) attempts a pass during the second quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

4.) Houston Texans

Another team that has a questionable quarterback situation is the Houston Texans. After beating the Cincinnati Bengals at home, the Texans were able to secure the AFC South. After being benched against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Brock Osweiler is no longer the starting quarterback for the Texans.

Due to him signing a big deal in the offseason, Osweiler has turned into a huge bust this season. In 14 games, Osweiler has totaled 14 touchdown passes and 16 interceptions. The constant mistakes on offense makes it easy to understand why Bill O’Brien made the switch at quarterback.

Now, it is Tom Savage as the starting quarterback for the Texans. With a good defense, Savage is going to be asked to try and not turn the ball over and make a few plays here and there. It is really the same story for the Texans as it has been in previous years. It is hard to expect that Savage will be able to do much in the playoffs, and they will be leaning heavily on their defense.

Crazier things have happened, but Savage hasn’t given us any reason to believe that he will be going on a historic postseason run. Unless the Texans’ defense really steps up and dominates, don’t expect much from the Texans in the postseason.

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