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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; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) is injured as he is tackled by Arizona Cardinals cornerback Brandon Williams (26) during the second quarter at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 24, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) is injured as he is tackled by Arizona Cardinals cornerback Brandon Williams (26) during the second quarter at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports /

team. 36. The Seattle Seahawks fall hard in our NFL power rankings this week because their loss to the Cardinals in Week 16, combined with the Atlanta Falcons victory pushed quarterback Russell Wilson and Co. out of the home-field advantage picture beyond the Wild Card game. And with critical injuries to safety Earl Thomas and wide receiver Tyler Lockett — that one was gross, and we should all hope for a speedy recovery — hurt a ton. At least the Seahawks will have an easy win, most likely, over the 49ers to close out the regular season.. 9-5-1. . Seattle Seahawks. 9