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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; New Orleans Saints quarterback Ian Book (16) walks to the locker room after the game against Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports /

Previous: 23rd. New Orleans Saints. 22. team. 15. .

22. New Orleans Saints: Play on Monday Night Football vs. Miami Dolphins

It’s desperation time in New Orleans. The Saints are down to Ian Book at quarterback with Jameis Winston out for the year and Taysom Hill and Trevor Siemian each being placed on the COVID list. This led to them reaching out to Drew Brees and even Philip Rivers as possible options.

Both said no, while the rumor is Brees sent a picture of himself golfing to remind them he’s retired. Book, a fourth-round pick out of Notre Dame this season, has a huge opportunity in front of him as he makes his first start on Monday Night Football against the Miami Dolphins.

New Orleans is still breathing at 7-7, so they’re crossing their fingers hoping that he can seize this chance and keep their slim playoff hopes alive.

Previous: 24th. Atlanta Falcons. 21. team. 44. .

21. Atlanta Falcons

They’re still alive in the NFC, but barely.

The Atlanta Falcons scored a close win over the Detroit Lions and needed a late stand from the defense to pull it off. With a lead of just 20-16, wide receiver Russell Gage fumbled the ball away which gave the Lions — led by Tim Boyle who was filling in for Jared Goff — one last shot.

Boyle moved the ball to the nine-yard line before Foyesade Oluokun was gifted a pass right to his chest, and he hauled in the game-sealing touchdown. Now at 7-8, they suddenly have a lot to play for in the final two weeks but it won’t be easy considering they square off against Buffalo and the Saints to close out the year.

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