Greetings and welcome to the Week 13 evaluations!
The Denver Broncos (10-2) briefly secured the leading position in the AFC playoff contention after their victory against the Washington Commanders on Sunday night, but this triumph was short-lived. The New England Patriots (11-2) have regained the top-seed status following their comfortable 33-15 victory over the New York Giants on Monday night. This win marks the Patriots as the first team since the 1999 Colts to achieve a 10-game winning streak, just a year after experiencing a 13-loss season.
The Patriots established a 17-0 lead before the conclusion of the first quarter, essentially sealing the game’s outcome. Despite a week filled with unexpected results, including three on Thanksgiving, the Giants were unable to mount a significant challenge at Gillette Stadium.
Considering these outcomes, we present assessments for all 32 teams, commencing with New England’s impressive victory.
