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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 25, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs players congratulate nose tackle Dontari Poe (92) after he threw a touchdown pass during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won 33-10. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 25, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs players congratulate nose tackle Dontari Poe (92) after he threw a touchdown pass during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won 33-10. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports /

team. 124. The Chiefs have had plenty of ups and downs this season. But a decisive Christmas Day win over Broncos ensured Kansas City’s AFC West rivals wouldn’t be back to the playoffs in 2016. Quarterback Alex Smith didn’t have to be great. Instead he put his faith in tight end Travis Kelce, who had 160 receiving yards on 11 catches and a touchdown on the night. And the Chiefs defense may likely be one of the main reasons Kansas City actually makes a deep playoff run this year. This unit simply handled Denver quarterback Trevor Siemian and the Broncos offense.. 11-4. . Kansas City Chiefs. 3