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NFL Power Rankings: Final Regular-Season Look for Week 17

By Peter Panacy

Dec 26, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) celebrates with mascot Rowdy after the game against the Detroit Lions at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) celebrates with mascot Rowdy after the game against the Detroit Lions at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /
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The 2016 season is coming to a close, and we’re getting a better idea on what the postseason picture is going to look like. Niner Noise has your Week 17 NFL power rankings heading into the final phase before the playoffs.

Dec 24, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the second half against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 24, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the second half against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /

Even in Week 16, things can get a little interesting in the final version of Niner Noise’s regular-season power rankings.

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Finally, there are no more winless teams. But other teams saw their postseason hopes come to a close.

And injuries. Sadly there were a few.

Being a 49ers site, we can talk a little more about how San Francisco pulled off its second win of the year over the Los Angeles Rams. While the win certainly generated a feel-good moment, how much did it hurt the Niners in preparation for the 2017 NFL Draft?

Most of the remainder of the league isn’t too concerned about draft order yet. And a good chunk are still vying for a postseason berth.

This surely puts these final Week 17 NFL power rankings into a greater perspective. Let’s take a look.