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

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 18, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard (24) with the ball during the second half against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field. Green Bay won 30-27. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard (24) with the ball during the second half against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field. Green Bay won 30-27. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /

4-11. Previous: . Chicago Bears. 28. team. 57. Chicago suffered their 12th loss of the season, and have now dropped six of their last seven games. Third-string quarterback Matt Barkley admitted he tried to do too much against the Redskins, evident by his five interceptions. Despite keeping the game manageable at halftime with just a 10-point deficit, just as I always say, turnovers correlate to wins and losses. Additionally, not being able to force a turnover hinders any chance of making a game competitive. John Fox looks to have coached his final game on the home side of Soldier Field with a trip north to Minnesota to end the year. <p>Next Week: Chicago mercifully ends their season in Minnesota next week. The Bears handed the Vikings a 20-10 loss at Soldier Field a couple of weeks ago, and will look towards Matt Barkley once again, as he looks to make a case for staying in the Windy City beyond this year.</p> <p>Draft Talk: Currently projected to have a top-five draft pick, Chicago must first look at the quarterback position. If Mitch Trubisky does not declare, the Bears could fair better by continuing to build their defense. Cornerback, pass rusher, and safety will all be areas of focus for the Bears.</p>