NFL Power Rankings Week 17: Where does every NFC team stand?

NFC Power Rankings: Teams that are close

NFC teams ranked #8-#5 in the Week 17 Power Rankings of the 2021 NFL season.

#8 - Minnesota Vikings (7-8)

Last week: #7

Next week: vs. Green Bay Packers

Minnesota Vikings' Justin Jefferson and Dalvin Cook

The Minnesota Vikings are the only team in the NFL with a top five rusher and receiver entering Week 17. Justin Jefferson ranks second with 1,451 receiving yards. Dalvin Cook ranks fourth with 1,067 rushing yards. Despite their offensive superstars, they are still below .500 this year. They barely made the top half of the NFC Power Rankings.

#7 - San Francisco 49ers (8-7)

Last week: #6

Next week: vs. Houston Texans

The San Francisco 49ers have been hot over the last two months. Despite losing this week to the Tennessee Titans, they have still won five of their last seven games. Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is questionable to play this week with a thumb injury. Trey Lance could start the second game of his young career.

#6 - Philadelphia Eagles (8-7)

Last week: #8

Next week: vs. Washington Football Team

The Philadelphia Eagles are surging up the Power Rankings. They have an active three-game winning streak as they make their push for the playoffs. This is the highest they have been in the Power Rankings this year. The Eagles lead the NFL with 163.2 rushing yards per game. Jalen Hurts ranks second among quarterbacks with 740 rushing yards.

#5 - Arizona Cardinals (10-5)

Last week: #5

Next week: vs. Dallas Cowboys

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray

The Arizona Cardinals sat at the very top of the Power Rankings three weeks ago. They have lost three straight games as they continue to struggle down the stretch. They have already clinched a playoff spot but are in danger of losing the NFC West division title to the Los Angeles Rams.