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2021 NFL Power Rankings Week 17: Chiefs, Cowboys lock up division, Browns fall apart

By Randy Gurzi

NFL 2022; Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (25) runs for a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
NFL 2022; Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (25) runs for a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports /
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NFL Power Rankings; Tennessee Titans kicker Randy Bullocks (14) and his teammates celebrate the game winning field goal against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports /

Tennessee Titans. 8. team. 35. . . Previous: 10th

8. Tennessee Titans

The Tennessee Titans had been on a slump with three losses in their last four games and then faced a 10-0 deficit at halftime on Thursday Night Football against the San Francisco 49ers. They were able to fight back as Ryan Tannehill and A.J. Brown were playing very well together — with Brown pulling in 11 receptions for 145 yards.

Tennessee also had a solid eight-play drive to end the game as they covered 49 yards while killing the final two minutes of the game. Randy Bullock then came in and nailed a 44-yarder to win the game, improving the Titans to 10-5 on the season.

They’re still in great shape to win their division and this win could help them seal things.

Previous: 12th. Cincinnati Bengals. 7. team. 56. .

7. Cincinnati Bengals

If you weren’t sure whether or not Joe Burrow was a star, you only needed to watch him on Sunday. Needing a win over the Ravens to put his Cincinnati Bengals in first place in the AFC North, Burrow stepped up and threw for 525 yards with four touchdowns and no picks.

He was dialed in all day and hit Tee Higgins for  12 catches, 194 yards, and two touchdowns while also hooking up with Ja’Marr Chase on seven passes for 125 yards.

Cincinnati controls their own destiny now and even if they can’t beat the Chiefs in Week 17, they could seal it with a game against the Browns in Week 18. But let’s not jump ahead because that Burrow vs. Patrick Mahomes matchup could be a lot of fun with how No. 9 is playing.

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