We've reached Week 17 in the NFL with two clear powerhouses in the Patriots and Cowboys. With just one week remaining in the regular season, which teams will fill in the final playoff spots and which teams will be on the outside looking in?
After taking in all the action from this past week, here is CSN's NFL Power Rankings for Week 17, compiled by Derrick Gunn and John Boruk.
1. Patriots (13-2)
Tom Brady's 25/2 TD/Int ratio is unreal. He's my choice for MVP. -Boruk
The Pats have 14 takeaways and just one giveaway in the last five weeks. -Gunn
2. Cowboys (13-2)
If I was Jason Garrett, I'd rest Prescott and Elliott for the Eagles game. -Boruk
The Cowboys had nothing to play for Monday night and still demolished Detroit. -Gunn
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3. Raiders (12-3)
Without Derek Carr, Oakland probably doesn't win another game this season. -Boruk
With Derek Carr, the Raiders are a dangerous squad. Without him, the Raiders could be one and done in the playoffs. -Gunn
4. Chiefs (11-4)
Don't quite understand the Dontari Poe TD pass at the end of the game. Not necessary. -Boruk
Andy Reid gets his 172nd career win and is tied with Bill Parcells for 12th place on the all time list. -Gunn
5. Steelers (10-5)
That 4th quarter may have been the most explosive we've seen the Steelers' offense this season. -Boruk
Survived a hard fought battle with Baltimore to win the AFC North. -Gunn
6. Falcons (10-5)
Highest-scoring team in the league scored their fewest points (15) in Philadelphia. -Boruk
Should Matt Ryan be mentioned in MVP chatter? He's 1st in QB rating (115.5) and 3rd in passing yards (4613), TD passes (34) and completions (69.5 percent). -Gunn
7. Seahawks (9-5-1)
Allow me to reiterate: The Hawks aren't the same team without safety Earl Thomas. -Boruk
Were the only unbeaten squad at home before falling to Arizona. -Gunn
8. Giants (10-5)
In the last 10 weeks, the Giants have lost twice, both in the state of Pennsylvania. -Boruk
Playoff bound, but haven't scored more than 19 points in the last four weeks. -Gunn
9. Packers (9-6)
Aaron Rodgers is 5-1 in his last six games at Ford Field. Pack will win the NFC North. -Boruk
When Aaron Rodgers speaks, we have to listen. Five in a row and counting. -Gunn
10. Lions (9-6)
What a collapse it would be if the Lions failed to make the playoffs. Can still get in with a loss. -Boruk
The Lions are reeling and now a date with red-hot Green Bay for the NFC North title looms. -Gunn
11. Dolphins (10-5)
Adam Gase should be considered for coach of the year after rallying the Dolphins from a 1-4 start. -Boruk
Running back Jay Ajayi has been a pleasant surprise. 6th in rushing (1,213) and tied for 3rd in rushing touchdowns (10). -Gunn
12. Ravens (8-7)
Regardless of the outcome, Joe Flacco is still a clutch quarterback in crunch time. -Boruk
John Harbaugh is not used to missing the playoffs and is out for the second year in a row. -Gunn
13. Texans (9-6)
Somehow the Texans are a playoff team despite a -42 in point differential, 4th worst in the AFC. -Boruk
Won the last three games by a total of eight points. -Gunn
14. Buccaneers (8-7)
Losing tight end Cameron Brate is a big blow to a team that still has playoff aspirations. -Boruk
Bucs on a two-game slide. Slim playoff hopes, but need a lot of help. -Gunn
15. Broncos (8-7)
Broncos offense has managed just 23 points over their last three games. A 1-4 record in the AFC West. -Boruk
Falling behind early in games finally caught up to the Broncos in the end. -Gunn
16. Redskins (8-6-1)
Kirk Cousins needs 370 yards against the Giants to finish the season with 5,000 passing yards. -Boruk
The Skins can breathe a sigh of relief, no structural damage to Robert Kelley's knee. -Gunn
17. Titans (8-7)
If Marcus Mariota can come back healthy and start quickly, the Titans are the team to watch in 2017. -Boruk
We can now only speculate what might have been had Mariota not broken his leg. -Gunn
18. Colts (7-8)
With 33 yards Sunday, Frank Gore can become the oldest RB with a 1,000-yard season since John Riggins in 1984. -Boruk
The Colts had five losses by eight points or less. All were winnable. -Gunn
19. Saints (7-8)
I know Sean Payton has won a Super Bowl, but that was 7 years ago. His job shouldn't be secure heading into 2017. -Boruk
The Saints are still an offensive juggernaut, but the defense needs to be overhauled. -Gunn
20. Vikings (7-8)
A Vikings loss coupled with an Eagles win will actually help their first-round draft position. -Boruk
From 5-0 to 2-8 since Week 7. -Gunn
21. Bills (7-8)
If a new coach can fix the defense, this may be the most attractive job out there right now. -Boruk
Bills haven't been to the playoffs since 1999 and now Rex and Rob Ryan won't be around to oversee the team's future. -Gunn
22. Cardinals (6-8-1)
David Johnson could become the first RB ever with 100 yards from scrimmage in all 16 games. -Boruk
RB David Johnson has 15 straight games with at least 100 yards from scrimmage. Can set a new all-time record this Sunday. -Gunn
23. Bengals (5-9-1)
Marvin Lewis will finish with his first losing season since 2010. -Boruk
The Marvin Lewis watch continues. -Gunn
24. Eagles (6-9)
Who's the Eagles' MVP this season? Hard to say, but I'd lean towards Brandon Graham. -Boruk
Taking down the Giants showed this crew has not quit. -Gunn
25. Panthers (6-9)
How will Cam Newton, only 27, bounce back from arguably the worst season of his NFL career? -Boruk
From the penthouse to the outhouse. -Gunn
26. Chargers (5-10)
I would like to drop the Chargers to 31st after losing to the previously winless Browns. -Boruk
They must now live with the shame of losing to the Browns. -Gunn
27. Bears (3-12)
Some good young talent on offense (Cameron Meredith, Jordan Howard), they just need a QB to pull it all together. -Boruk
Matt Barkley threw five picks vs. the 'Skins, the most in a game by a Bears QB since 2009 (Jay Cutler). -Gunn
28. Jets (4-11)
The Jets once had a top-notch defense. They have allowed 145 points in their last 4 games. -Boruk
Their play Christmas Eve vs. the Patriots was like their season. Embarrassing. -Gunn
29. Rams (4-11)
L.A.'s new coach will soon realize Jared Goff is not a franchise quarterback. Goff now 0-6 to start his career. -Boruk
WR Kenny Britt became the first Rams receiver to go over 1000 yards since 2007. -Gunn
30. Jaguars (3-12)
Will be interesting to see what the Jaguars decide to do with QB Blake Bortles, the 3rd overall pick in 2014. -Boruk
Jags switch coaches and snap a nine game slide. Go figure! -Gunn
31. 49ers (2-13)
Chip Kelly's great offensive mind has produced the worst passing attack in the NFL at 181.3 yards per game. -Boruk
RB Carlos Hyde was having his best pro season ever and tears his MCL. -Gunn
32. Browns (1-14)
Sorry 2008 Lions, you're still the only member of the 0-16 club. -Boruk
Browns win!!! Browns win!!! It must be Christmas. -Gunn