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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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December 4, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders running back Latavius Murray (28) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during the third quarter at Oakland Coliseum. The Raiders defeated the Bills 38-24. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
December 4, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders running back Latavius Murray (28) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during the third quarter at Oakland Coliseum. The Raiders defeated the Bills 38-24. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

6. team. 28. When is a win not really a win? When your talented offensive leader suffers a broken fibula in a 33-25 victory. Third-year quarterback Derek Carr has been an NFL MVP candidate for the majority of the season but is now done for 2016 after going down in the team’s win over the Indianapolis Colts. That means more from a ground attack that rolled up 210 yards vs. the Colts and has totaled 135-plus yards rushing in each of its last four contests. Matt McGloin will now be making his first start in the league since 2013. Can Jack Del Rio’s club overcome this major loss? <p>Next Week: The Silver and Black are already headed for the postseason for the first time since 2002. But what exactly will they do when it comes to their quarterback position? McGloin has been a starter in the past. In 2013, he was in the opening lineup for six contests and wound up throwing just as many touchdown passes (8) as interceptions (8). Fortunately for the undrafted free agent, he is surrounded by a lot more offensive talent than was the case three years ago in Oakland. And keep in mind that this is a club that can run the football with the best of them in the league and McGloin will lean on that.</p>. 12-3. Previous: . Oakland Raiders

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