Our final NFL power rankings of the season look remarkably familiar.
The Seattle Seahawks are on top, like they've been for most the year, with a few perennial contenders lurking.
On the other end of things, some once-promising 2014 teams (Titans, Bears, Falcons) ended up in the NFL's bottom tier.
1. Seattle Seahawks (previously: 1st)
Record: 12-4
Week 17 result: 20-6 win over St. Louis
One thing to know: This is the clear favorite to win the Super Bowl. They're 17-2 at home in the last two seasons, and they have homefield advantage throughout the playoffs.
2. New England Patriots (previously: 2nd)
Record: 12-4
Week 17 result: 17-9 loss to Buffalo
One thing to know: Tom Brady's latest contract reconstruction makes it easier for the team to cut him, which probably doesn't mean much.
3. Green Bay Packers (previously: 3rd)
Record: 12-4
Week 17 result: 30-20 win over Detroit
One thing to know: In all likelihood they'll have to beat Seattle on the road to make the Super Bowl. They were just 4-4 on the road this year.
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