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The Broncos are quickly dropping out the AFC playoff picture after getting blown out Sunday by the Patriots for their fifth straight lo s.Behind Danny Amendola Jersey the NFL's No. 1 offense, New England crushed the Broncos 41-16, dropping Denver to 3-6 and into a tie with the likes of the Texans,Bengals and Chargers for the third-worst record in the AFC.Tom Brady was nearly flawle s against the once-vaunted Broncos defense. Brady, who has lost in seven of 10 prior trips to Denver, threw for 266yards and threetouchdowns including a back-breaking six-yard TD pa s to James White to cap a 94-yard drive in the fourth quarter.With the win, Belichick tiedPro Football Hall of Famer Tom Landry (270) for the third-most total wins by a head coach in NFL history (including playoffs). The Patriots also tied their own AFC record with their 12th consecutive road win. It'sgood news for New England (7-2),which begins a six-week schedule with just one home game.Here are three takeaways from New England's win.1. Rex Burkhead stars for Patriots' special teamsMany wondered whyBill Belichick signed Rex Burkhead this offseason with a number of running backs already on his roster.Burkhead, known as a versatile back that can also block the pa s rush, displayed his multiple talents on a number Tom Brady Game Jersey of plays Sunday night as the New England special teams enjoyed a breakout game.Burkhead's stellar night began when Isaiah McKenzie muffed a punt in the first quarter, setting upBurkhead's 14-yard TD catch.Just under four minutes later, Dion Lewis returned a kickoff 103 yards for a touchdown to give the Pats a 14-3 lead. Not done yet,Burkhead blocked aRiley Dixon punt in Denver territory in the second quarter leading to a28-yard field goal from Stephen Gostkowski.2.Broncos slump isn't going away any time soonThe quarterback situation, paired with a leaky defense that was once the strength of the team, the New England Patriots Super Bowl LII Jerseys Broncos are in danger of losing their sixth straight game next Sunday against the Bengals. Usually a lock win at home, the Broncos are clearly not in a good place and without much to play for, things are heading south quick.Denver has lost five straight games by double digits and hasbeenoutscored 55-9in the first quarter during the losing streak.Over the past three games, the Broncos have given up on average 40.3 points per Dont'a Hightower Jersey game. Meanwhile, the Broncos offense that scored 66 points in their first two games has scored a total of 100 in their last seven.3.Patriots secondary still a huge problemMatt Patricia's defense is still ranked last in the NFL, and whenEmmanuel Sanders shredsit for 137yards despite the inept play ofBrock Osweiler, you really know its a problem. Tom Brady can only out-score opponents for so long.ThePatriots have a favorable remaining schedule, facing Tyrod Taylor and Jay Culter twice. But next week's game against Derek Carr and the Raiders and Dec. 17's date in Pittsburgh will go a long Rob Gronkowski Red Alternate Jersey way to see if the Pats defense can lead the team to victory instead of waiting on Brady to do it for them.HighlightDion Lewis scoredthe Patriots first regular season kick return touchdown since Devin McCourty's 104-yarder againstthe Jets in 2012.103 YARDS TO THE HOUSE!@DionLewisRB is GONE. #GoPats #NEvsDEN pic.twitter.com/fnVmoZVx1u NFL (@NFL) November 13, 2017Sunday Night Football scheduleEagles (8-1) at Cowboys (5-4) on Nov. 19 (NBC).