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

Seattle lost their first game at home game in nearly a year, falling to the Arizona Cardinals after missing the go-ahead extra-point attempt. Carson Palmer was able to walk the Cardinals down the field with one minute remaining to set up the game-winning field goal as time expired. Seattle has now lost three games by within six points, while also tying with the Cardinals in a bizarre 6-6 game early in the year. Offensively the Seahawks were clicking on all cylinders. Russell Wilson threw four touchdowns to four different receivers, after attempting 45 passes with 350 yards through the sky. The run game was non-existent, as Wilson lead the team with 36 yards. Starter Thomas Rawls had eight carries for eight yards, and rookie Alex Collins didn’t fair much better. <p>Next Week: With their sixth playoff appearance in seven years now official, the Seahawks could allow their starters to rest against the two-win 49ers. This game will only carry weight towards the seeding, which will determine home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. Pete Carroll will most likely start his regular players, but if this game gets out of hand against a horrendous San Francisco team, the leash will be short.</p> <p>Playoff hopes: Seattle will most-likely hold the third-seed in the NFC, but could still grab the bye week and home field advantage. For this to happen, the Cowboys need to beat Detroit on Monday Night Football, the Saints must beat the Falcons in the final regular season game at the Georgia Dome, and the Seahawks need to finish off the 49ers.</p>. 9-5-1. Previous: . Seattle Seahawks. 10. team. 36