Deion Branch played just 14-of-70 snaps in Week 17. Branch played on eight of the first 11 snaps and then missed the next 51. Beat writer Mike Reiss suggests that Branch's groin may have tightened up. However, Branch did return for the final drive. He didn't see a single target on the day, finishing the season with 51 catches and 702 yards and five touchdowns in 15 games.