David Helman brings the Chiefs up from fifth to fourth in his Week 17 power rankings, pointing to a nearly flawless record against projected playoff teams.

3. Vikings (No. 4; 13-2): They’re the most overlooked 13-2 team the NFL has ever seen. They aren’t overlooked here. 4. Lions (No. 5; 13-2): They answered the bell against the Bears. It might all come down to Week 18 against the Vikings. 5. Eagles (No. 1; 12-3): They need to get Jalen Hurts back, ASAP.

Bryce Young, Chuba Hubbard and the Panthers pushed their way up the power rankings after their Week 16 win over the Cardinals.

The Green Bay Packers, predictably, fell in our Packers On SI Consensus NFL Power Rankings after their loss to the Minnesota Vikings. They did

The Cincinnati Bengals had no trouble getting past the Cleveland Browns in Week 16 to keep their playoff hopes alive and set up a huge Week 17 game Saturday against the Denver Broncos, a game the Bengals must win to have a chance in Week 18.

The final week of the NFL season typically has teams that are either seeing their season end or teams having nothing to play for. Whether that's having a division title or postseason seed secured, some teams do decide to rest players given what's ahead in January.

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