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

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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 24, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints free safety Jairus Byrd (31) gestures after an interception in the third quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 24, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints free safety Jairus Byrd (31) gestures after an interception in the third quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports /

New Orleans Saints. 18. team. 15. New Orleans knocked off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a team still with playoff aspirations. Mark Ingram had a monstrous game for New Orleans thanks to two touchdowns, and on defense the free agent bust Jairus Byrd picked off Jameis Winston twice. Rookie Sheldon Rankins also had a strong game, converting one of two sacks on the former Heisman winner. New Orleans won not just the turnover battle, but led in time of possession, and had fewer penalty yards. All three of those factors played a major role in the Saints quest to finish at .500 when they travel to Atlanta for their final game of the season. <p>Next Week: Drew Brees takes the Saints into the Georgia Dome for the last time. Atlanta has clinched the NFC South, and could rest some of their starters against a bad Saints team. Brees will be looking to end the season with a bang, and could put up some ridiculous stats against the Falcons.</p> <p>Draft Talk: Defense continues to be an issue for New Orleans, despite their recent attempts at an overhaul. With P.J. Williams, Stephone Anthony and Delvin Breaux on injured reserve, the Saints strengths and weaknesses are questionable. Taking the best player available on defense is the best option for New Orleans.</p>. 7-8. Previous:

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