2021 NFL power rankings, Week 17: NFC playoff field almost complete
Two weeks ago, the Cowboys went to Landover and handed the Washington Football Team a 27-20 setback. And it was never close as Dallas was up 42-7 at halftime and had already rolled up an impressive whopping 389 total yards.
Dak Prescott got pulled in the second half but not before he threw for 330 yards and four touchdowns. And the newly-crowned NFC East champions also reached the end zone via an interception return and a blocked punt.
The Packers wrapped up the NFC North last week and are in control of their own destiny when it comes to the top seed in the conference. The team hosted the Browns on Christmas afternoon.
Aaron Rodgers threw for 202 yards and three scores and is now the Packers’ all-time leader in TD passes (445), But the Green Bay defense once again had some issues. It allowed Cleveland to run for 219 yards. But this unit also picked off Baker Mayfield four times.
Winners of seven consecutive games, the Chiefs were in position to win the AFC West for the sixth straight year after the Chargers lost at Houston on Sunday. They hosted the inconsistent Steelers and dominated throughout.
They finished with 381 total yards on offense as Patrick Mahomes threw for 258 yards and three scores. Kansas City forced three turnovers. In their last eight games, all victories, the Chiefs have allowed a combined 103 points.