NFL Power Rankings: Steelers remain in the Top 2 to finish out 2017

The 2017 NFL regular season is over, which means the last of the weekly NFL Power Rankings. Well, until there are pre-draft Power Rankings, and post-draft Power Rankings, and pre-free agency Power Rankings...you get the drift.

Despite the meaningless nature of Power Rankings, it is always good to spark some debate as to where your favorite team, in this instance the Pittsburgh Steelers, rank among their peers in the AFC and NFL.

Take a look at some of the final Power Rankings released to cap off the 2017 season, and while some now prepare for the NFL Draft, other teams are preparing for bigger, and better things.

ESPN

1. New England Patriots
2. Pittsburgh Steelers
“Opponent winning percentage: .453; fourth-easiest. Don't attribute the Steelers' 13-3 season entirely to their relatively easy schedule. Pittsburgh went 6-2 against teams who finished with a winning record, tied for the most such wins in the NFL (Patriots).”
3. Minnesota Vikings
4. New Orleans Saints
5. Los Angeles Rams
6. Philadelphia Eagles
7. Carolina Panthers
8. Jacksonville Jaguars
9. Atlanta Falcons
10. Carolina Panthers

Sporting News

1. New England Patriots
2. Minnesota Vikings
3. Pittsburgh Steelers
“The Steelers were without their "Killer Bs" on offense, but the defense gave up several big plays and were fortunate to beat the Browns.”
4. Los Angeles Rams
5. Philadelphia Eagles
6. New Orleans Saints
7. Carolina Panthers
8. Atlanta Falcons
9. Kansas City Chiefs
10. Jacksonville Jaguars

CBS Sports

1. New England Patriots
2. Pittsburgh Steelers
“The question now for them is whether they can beat the Patriots in Foxboro. I have my doubts.”
3. Philadelphia Eagless
4. Minnesota Vikings
5. Los Angeles Rams
6. New Orleans Saints
7. Carolina Panthers
8. Jacksonville Jaguars
9. Kansas City Chiefs
10. Atlanta Falcons