NFL Power Rankings Week 17: Predicting Standings After Season Finales

December 28, 2015   ·   Ryan McCrystal   ·   Jump to comments

After Monday Night Football, it's on to Week 17, which brings surprisingly little drama in the playoff races. 
The NFC playoff picture is just about set, with only the seeding of the six teams yet to be decided. 
In the AFC, three teams have clinched, with the Denver Broncos one win away from becoming the fourth. 
While most the playoff picture is almost set, the Super Bowl favorite is certainly still up for debate—especially after the Carolina Panthers' upset loss at the hands of the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday afternoon. 
Here's a look at the updated power rankings entering the Cincinnati Bengals-Denver Broncos showdown on Monday night.
 
Notable Teams
1. Arizona Cardinals
While the Arizona Cardinals don't own the best record in the league, and may not even end up with the No. 1 seed in the NFC, they look like the hottest team in the NFL right now.
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