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AFC East standings after Week 15: New England’s lead shrinks

The New England Patriots entered Week 15 with a chance to maintain a two-game lead in the AFC East, but their Saturday night loss to the Indianapolis Colts means their lead is just a single game now.

Bill Belichick’s team was simply upstaged on Saturday night, as they allowed Jonathan Taylor to run for 170 and a touchdown. Carson Wentz completed just five passes, and the Colts were able to come out with a 27-17 win. With the Bills on the schedule this upcoming week, Week 16 should essentially decide the division.