NFL power rankings, Week 17: Chiefs rise, Seahawks fall
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50. Detroit has an opportunity to get a leg up on the Packers when they play the Cowboys on Monday Night Football. How long the Cowboys play their starters is yet to be seen since they have the number one seed in their back pocket already. Jason Garrett has said he plans to let the starters playout the final two games of the regular season. Kids like Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott can not go almost a month without playing before their first NFL playoff game. Should the Lions get a grip on things early, they could be seeing Tony Romo take the field for the first time this season. <p>Next Week: After their Monday night game the Lions host Green Bay for the 256th and final game of the NFL regular season. With Aaron Rodgers looking healthy following hamstring and calf injuries, the Lions could be in for a tough night. Look to see if Darius Slay returns from injury and lines up against Jordy Nelson.</p> <p>Playoff hopes: Depending on what happens in Dallas on Monday night, the Lions could potentially land the number two seed/playoff bye week. A number of things need to fall their way, but it’s very possible the Lions are set up to make a serious run in the coming weeks.</p>. 9-5. Previous: . Detroit Lions. 8. team