NFL power rankings, Week 17: Chiefs rise, Seahawks fall

Dec 25, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs nose tackle Dontari Poe (92) throws a pass for a touchdown during the second half against the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won 33-10. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 25, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs nose tackle Dontari Poe (92) throws a pass for a touchdown during the second half against the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won 33-10. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 11, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) throws a pass during the second half against the Pittsburgh Steelers at New Era Field. Steelers beat the Bills 27-20. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) throws a pass during the second half against the Pittsburgh Steelers at New Era Field. Steelers beat the Bills 27-20. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports /

team. 16. Once again, the disappointing Buffalo defense dropped the ball and was over-run by one of the better ground attacks in the league. And for the second time this season, Rex Ryan’s club scored 31 points at home and lost to a divisional rival. The Bills amassed a whopping 589 total yards in four-plus quarters, including a whopping 272 rushing, but the visiting Dolphins countered by running for 261 yards – 206 by Jay Ajayi. It was the third time this season that Ryan’s defensive unit allowed a player to gain at least a double c-note on the ground and the second time that Miami’s second-year running back achieved the feat. <p>Offseason Plans: Will he or won’t he? Is the organization planning on bringing back head coach Rex Ryan for a third season with the club? Watching his defense perform has been painful the last two years and that’s supposed to be the outspoken teacher’s forte. But there’s been no hint of domination on this side of the football to date.</p> <p>Draft talk: In the past April’s draft, general manager Doug Whaley used his first three selections to bolster that aforementioned defense. We saw defensive end Shaq Lawson once he was healthy but second-round linebacker Reggie Ragland missed the entire season. Still, the Bills could once again lean defense early in April’s upcoming draft.</p>. 7-8. Previous: . Buffalo Bills. 20