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Broncos drop six spots in NFL power rankings after Week 16

Following a 26-23 loss to the New England Patriots on Christmas Eve, the Denver Broncos are now ranked No. 22 in Nate Davis’ latest NFL power rankings for USA TODAY Sports. That’s down six spots from their No. 16 ranking last week.

Here is Davis’ commentary on Denver this week:

Believe it or not, they’re still in the mix for the AFC West crown. Credit a … well, credit a sleepwalking K.C. squad that just can’t put this division to bed.

Elsewhere in the AFC West, the Kansas Chiefs (9-6) are ranked No.