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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 11, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws a pass in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws a pass in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

7. team. 44. For the first time since 2012, the Atlanta Falcons are going to the playoffs. After years of late collapses and disappointments, Matt Ryan look to carry Atlanta to just their second Super Bowl appearance, and win their first championship. In a dominant win over the Panthers, Matt Ryan threw two touchdowns, while Tevin Coleman ran one in from 55 yards out. Two interceptions, two sacks, and a 51-yard field goal rounded out the day on defense and special teams, as the Panthers dismal reign as NFC champions comes to a close. <p>Next Week: Atlanta hosts the Saints on New Years Day for the final regular season game in the Georgia Dome. The Falcons put up 45 points on New Orleans in their first meeting on the season, but will they force their hand on offense with the division already claimed?</p> <p>Playoff hopes: Dan Quinn takes the Falcons to the playoffs in just his second season as Atlantas head coach. With the NFLs best offense on their side, the Falcons can make a serious run in the NFC, and could challenge the Cowboys and Seahawks for the conference title. Still looking for their first championship in the franchises 51 years of existence, this team has a legitimate chance should the dice roll in their favor.</p>. 10-5. Previous: . Atlanta Falcons

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