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NFL Week 17 2021: 3 teams on upset alert this Sunday

By Mike Phillips

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 26: Tony Pollard #20 of the Dallas Cowboys runs the ball against the Washington Football Team at AT&T Stadium on December 26, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 26: Tony Pollard #20 of the Dallas Cowboys runs the ball against the Washington Football Team at AT&T Stadium on December 26, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images) /
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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – DECEMBER 26: Byron Pringle #13 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs the ball after a catch in for a touchdown during the third quarter in the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Arrowhead Stadium on December 26, 2021, in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – DECEMBER 26: Byron Pringle #13 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs the ball after a catch in for a touchdown during the third quarter in the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Arrowhead Stadium on December 26, 2021, in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

2. NFL teams on upset alert in Week 17 – Kansas City Chiefs

No Travis Kelce proved to be no problem for the Kansas City Chiefs, who barely missed the All-Pro tight end in an emphatic 36-10 beatdown of the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Chiefs ripped off their eighth straight victory with ease as they continue to cruise towards home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs.

All that separates Kansas City from securing home-field is remaining one win ahead of Tennessee, who we just discussed as a potential upset victim a minute ago. Things won’t be easy for the Chiefs either this week as they hit the road to take on the AFC North-leading Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium.

The Bengals, who look like a dangerous team after absolutely obliterating the Baltimore Ravens at home to secure a sweep of the season series. Joe Burrow had an outstanding game, throwing for 525 yards and four touchdowns to put himself on the map as a rising NFL star.

The thing that is remarkable about Burrow is that he has shown no fear of the big stage, making him a dangerous foe for the Chiefs. Cincinnati has a chance to put the league on notice by upsetting Kansas City, making this a very tricky spot for the reigning AFC champions.

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