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NFL Power Rankings - Week 17: Cowboys, Patriots still locked in up top

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1. Dallas Cowboys

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Previous Rank: 1st

The Cowboys are only getting better as the season goes on. Here's your runaway Super Bowl favorites in the NFC. - Wilkins

2. New England Patriots

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Previous Rank: 2nd

New England hasn't exactly struggled to put points on the board without Rob Gronkowski. Tom Brady and Bill Belichick may never stop. - Wilkins

3. Kansas City Chiefs

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Previous Rank: 3rd

Alex Smith has the best weapons of his career, with the likes of Travis Kelce and Tyreek Hill in outstanding form, and is backed by a potentially championship-caliber defense. Snatching the AFC West from the Raiders would be huge. - Browne

4. Pittsburgh Steelers

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Previous Rank: 7th

If you give the Steelers offense an inch, they'll take a mile. With the three B's clicking, the Patriots should be looking over their shoulders in the AFC. - Sanderson

5. New York Giants

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Previous Rank: 5th

New York is quietly among the NFL's elite despite some inefficient play from Eli Manning. The veteran quarterback recapturing his playoff magic would put this club over the top. - Wilkins