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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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Dec 24, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) celebrates after a two point conversion during the second half of a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Saints defeated the Buccaneers 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 24, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) celebrates after a two point conversion during the second half of a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Saints defeated the Buccaneers 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

Credit the New Orleans Saints for coming to play against the red-hot Tampa Bay Buccaneers last weekend. The Saints’ 31-24 win is, perhaps, one of the last feel-good moments New Orleans will have on this season, hindering the Bucs’ playoff hopes with one game remaining on the year. Quarterback Drew Brees was masterful again, and his efforts were a big reason why the Saints pulled off this hard-fought victory.. 7-8. . New Orleans Saints. 18. team. 15