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NFL power rankings: Playoff picture taking shape heading into Week 17

ByPeter Panacy|
NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 24: The Atlanta Falcons play the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 24, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 24: The Atlanta Falcons play the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 24, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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KANSAS CITY, MO – DECEMBER 24: Quarterback Jay Cutler #6 of the Miami Dolphins stands in the middle of the field during a timeout in the fourth quarter of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on December 24, 2017 in Kansas City, Missouri. ( Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images )
KANSAS CITY, MO – DECEMBER 24: Quarterback Jay Cutler #6 of the Miami Dolphins stands in the middle of the field during a timeout in the fourth quarter of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on December 24, 2017 in Kansas City, Missouri. ( Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images )

This probably explains a lot why the Miami Dolphins have been such a train wreck this season:

In fairness, the Dolphins should be frustrated after all that’s gone wrong this season. And while quarterback Jay Cutler had a solid effort in the road loss against the Kansas City Chiefs, it’s certain Dolphins fans can’t wait until he’s out of the picture.

Miami coughed this loss up, thanks to third-down woes and two lost fumbles. And having 11 penalties for 75 yards didn’t help matters either.

The Dolphins have been up and down in our NFL power rankings all season. But it looks like they’ll be finishing low as 2017 winds to a close.

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