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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; Arizona Cardinals kicker Matt Prater (5) reacts after missing a field goal against the Indianapolis Colts in the first half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-Arizona Republic /

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6. Arizona Cardinals

Ever since returning to the lineup for the Arizona Cardinals, Kyler Murray hasn’t looked the same as he did early in the season when he led his team to a 7-0 start. On Saturday night, they lost their third consecutive game and are now 1-3 since he returned.

They had no answer for Jonathan Taylor and Michael Pittman also went off with eight receptions. Arizona does at least still have a record of 10-5 but they are no longer in control of the No. 1 seed and are now focused on stopping the bleeding. In Week 17, they have a critical game against the Dallas Cowboys and then close things out with a home game against the Seattle Seahawks. They should make it to the postseason, but they need to avoid backing into it.

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5. Dallas Cowboys

What a statement win.

The Dallas Cowboys won the NFC East even before stepping on the field in Week 16, but that didn’t stop them from giving it their all as they hosted the Washington Football Team. The Cowboys knew they needed more than just the postseason as they’re looking at the No. 1 overall seed, to make sure the playoffs go through Big D.

They ended up with a huge win as Dak Prescott and the offense went off — while the defense and special teams also scored touchdowns in the big win.

Dallas is now 11-4 and while they need some help to win the top seed, they’re at least in the conversation with two weeks left to play.

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