{"id":3752,"date":"2021-12-28T22:40:25","date_gmt":"2021-12-29T03:40:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/?p=3752"},"modified":"2021-12-28T22:40:25","modified_gmt":"2021-12-29T03:40:25","slug":"nfl-power-poll-chiefs-clinch-6th-consecutive-afc-west-title","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/nfl-power-poll-chiefs-clinch-6th-consecutive-afc-west-title\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL Power Poll – Chiefs Clinch 6th Consecutive AFC West Title"},"content":{"rendered":"

Draft Insiders\u2019 –<\/em> NFL Power Poll – Week 17\"\"<\/h3>\n

Chiefs Clinch 6th West Title
\nBucs Win 1st South Title Since 2007<\/h3>\n

Teams of the Week\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong>
\nBills Take AFC East led with huge win over Patriots (9-6) – 33-21
\nCowboys explode in a dominant performance over WFT for NFC East title<\/p>\n

Upset of the Week<\/em><\/strong>
\nHouston (4-11) Slams LA Chargers (8-7) – 41-29
\nRB Burkhead rushes for 149 yards and 2 TDs with both rosters hindered by Covid
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\nPlayers of the Week <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0 Offense – QB Joe Burrow – Bengals \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0 Defense – S Micah Hyde – Bills<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\nRookies of Week <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Offense – TE Kyle Pitts – Falcons <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Defense – LB Micah Parsons – Cowboys <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\nGames of Week 17\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0LA Rams (11-4) at Baltimore Ravens (8-7)<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Two clubs in tight divisional races that are on the line.<\/p>\n

NFL Team Power Poll<\/h3>\n

Draft Insiders\u2019 Staff<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ranking \/Record \/Team<\/strong><\/p>\n

#1 – 12-3 Packers
\nThe Packers maintain the best record in the league for homefield advantage. Host the Vikings this week.<\/p>\n

#2 – 11-4 Bucs
\nBucs bounced the Panthers to stay apace for the best record in the NFC with a bye week the bonus.
\nTravel to MetLife to face the Jets this Sunday.<\/p>\n

#3 – 11-4 Chiefs
\nChiefs pounded the Steelers to clinch the AFC West and looking to claim the #1 seed for a bye week the first week of the playoffs.<\/p>\n

#4 – 11-4 Rams
\nRams beat the Vikings to reclaim lead in NFC West. In the dogfight for the top NFC position that will determine home field advantage and possible bye week. Face the Ravens this Sunday.<\/p>\n

#5 – 11-4 Cowboys
\nThe Cowboys bombed WFT staying abreast for playoff bye. Host the Cardinals in a playoff type matchup that has major ramifications in the NFC races.<\/p>\n

#6 – 10-5 Cardinals
\nCardinals failing in big spots and surrender the NFC West led to the Rams. Club is looking like a paper tiger as we enter crunch time.<\/p>\n

#7 – 9-6 Patriots
\nPats lose a tough game to the Bills and are tied with two games to go. Host the Jaguars this week and Belichick gets this club ready in must win situations.<\/p>\n

#8 – 10-5 Titans
\nThe Titans edged the 49ers for a critical win. Host the hot Dolphins this Sunday in a matchup that shapes the playoff hopes of both clubs.<\/p>\n

#9 – 9-6 Bills
\nBills came out with a strong performance beating the Pats to claim AFC East led. Host the Falcons and must take care of business over the final two weeks to make the postseason.<\/p>\n

#10 – 9-6 Colts
\nThe Colts beat the Cardinals in last one. Host the Raiders this Sunday with QB Carson Wentz testing positive for Covid early ln the week.<\/p>\n

#11 – 9-6 Bengals
\nBengals drilled the Ravens behind another strong performance by QB Joe Burrow. Host the Chiefs in huge AFC matchup for North division and key playoff positions on the line.<\/p>\n

#12 – 8-7 Chargers
\nChargers came up short vs the Texans that puts them in a dogfight for a playoff position. Host the Broncos in a must win situation and needing help for a postseason berth.<\/p>\n

#13- 8-7 Ravens
\nRavens were toasted by the Bengals in last one. Needs help for a playoff berth and host the Rams in must win situation Sunday for their longshot possibilities.<\/p>\n

#14 – 8-7 49ers
\nThe 49ers fell to the Titans putting them in a tough spot for the final playoff spot. Host the hot Texans this week in a must win situation for any playoff hopes.<\/p>\n

#15 – 8-7 Dolphins
\nDolphins beat the Saints to stretch their winning streak to seven games. Travel to Nashville in a must win situation to stay alive for the final AFC playoff spot.<\/p>\n

#16 – 8-7 Eagles
\nThe Eagles stay alive for the last wild card position with a strong win over the Giants. Travel to the Capital hoping to keep pace for the final week of the season.<\/p>\n

#17 – 7-8 Vikings
\nVikings lost a shootout with the Rams last week. Travel to Titletown for a Sunday night matchup
\nin a desperate chance to earn the final playoff spot.<\/p>\n

#18 – 8-7 Raiders
\nThe Raiders edge the Broncos to keep their slim playoff chances alive. Travel to Indy hoping for a final push to claim a postseason berth.<\/p>\n

#19 – 7-8 Browns
\nBrowns came up short again this time vs the Packers. Travel to Pittsburgh for Monday night clash with the loser out for any even long shot chances for the playoffs.<\/p>\n

#20 – 7-7-1 Steelers
\nSteelers were bashed by the Chiefs in another lackluster performance. They host the Browns in a must win situation that will determine if they stay alive the final week.<\/p>\n

#21- 7-8 Broncos
\nThe Broncos lack the firepower to beat the top clubs. They fell to the Raiders in a must win situation. Travel to LA to face the equally erratic Chargers in a must win situation for both clubs.<\/p>\n

#22 – 7-8 Saints
\nThe Saints loss to the Dolphins all but eliminates them from the postseason. They have started four QBs this season hoping to stay atop the NFC South division. Host the Panthers in a game of also rans.<\/p>\n

#23 – 7-8 Falcons
\nFalcons edged the Lions. They go to Buffalo with only a super longshot for the postseason.<\/p>\n

#24 – 6-9 WFT
\nThe WFT were blasted by the Cowboys. Host the Eagles in a key NFC East contest that will define any Philadelphia chances.<\/p>\n

#25 – 5-10 Seahawks
\nSeahawks lose to the Bears in a close contest. Host the Lions in a battle for top ten positions in the NFL Draft.<\/p>\n

#26 – 5-10 Panthers
\nPanthers were drilled in their loss to the Bucs. They travel to New Orleans with only NFC South pride on the line.<\/p>\n

#27 – 5-10 Bears
\nThe Bears edged out the Seahawks for their first win in weeks. Host GMen in a matchup of pathetic offenses.<\/p>\n

#28 – 4-11 Texans
\nTexans won back to back games for the first time this season. Travel to San Fran hoping to get crazy and finish strong in a nightmare season for the former AFC South winner.<\/p>\n

#29 – 4-11 Giants
\nThe Giants offense hits new heights of ineptitude in loss to the Eagles. Travel to Chi town holding both team\u2019s 1st round draft selections in April.<\/p>\n

#30 – 4-11 Jets
\nJets beat the struggling Jaguars for a good win. Rookie Zach Wilson continues to improve. Faces the tough Bucs defense this week which will be a major test at this point of his development.<\/p>\n

#31 – 2-13 Jaguars
\nJaguars lost a close contest with the Jets. Travel to New England to face a hungry Patriots club that rarely lets a must win situation get away from them.<\/p>\n

#32 – 2-12-1 Lions
\nLions fought the Falcons to the end, but came up short again in a season of difficult losses. Travel to Seattle hoping to register another victory.<\/p>\n

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