NFL Power Rankings, Week 17: Eagles rise, Seahawks fall, Titans stay put

NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 22: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints talks after the game with Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on December 22, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Saints defeated the Titans 38-28. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 22: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints talks after the game with Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on December 22, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Saints defeated the Titans 38-28. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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Recap: The Seahawks fell victim to a trap game in Week 16. Against a 4-9-1 Cardinals team playing out the string, the Seahawks’ offense fell flat and scored just 13 points against the worst pass defense in the NFL en route to a stunning 27-13 loss.

Outlook: Despite their Week 16 loss, the Seahawks can still win the NFC West with a victory over the Niners in Week 17. Should the Seahawks lose, they’ll be looking at one of the two NFC Wild Card spots.

Recap: Down 17-13 going into the fourth quarter against the Bills, the Patriots were able to shut Buffalo out in the final frame and scored 11 unanswered to secure a victory and their 11th straight AFC East title.

Outlook: Now that the division is officially wrapped up, the Patriots have their sights set on securing one of the top two seeds in the conference. With a Ravens win in Week 16, the best the Patriots can do now is the No. 2 seed, which can be achieved with a Week 17 win over the Dolphins, or a Chiefs loss.

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