It not only dealt a major blow to Denver 's hopes of reaching the postseason , never mind defending its Super Bowl crown .
It came at the hands of the rival Patriots , who proceeded to celebrate another AFC East title in the visitors ' locker room .
It not only dealt a major blow to Denver 's hopes of reaching the postseason , never mind defending its Super Bowl crown , but it came at the hands of the rival Patriots , who proceeded to celebrate another AFC East title in the visitors ' locker room .