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The NFL managed to make it through the 2020 regular season amid the coronavirus pandemic. There were a lot of ups and downs, but all 256 games were played, and now the NFL playoffs are on the horizon.
The Kansas City Chiefs (14-2) sat quarterback Patrick Mahomes, tight end Travis Kelce, and a host of their other top players in the final week of the season since they already locked up the No. 1 seed in the AFC. Even though they lost to AFC West rivals Los Angeles Chargers, the Chiefs finished the 2020 season with the NFL's best record.
Not only did the Chiefs lock up the top spot in the AFC playoffs, but they concluded the regular season as the No. 1 team in the NFL.
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Here is the final edition of the 2020 NFL Power Rankings.
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Final record: 1-15
Week 17 result: 28-14 loss to Indianapolis Colts
Previous ranking: 32
31) NEW YORK JETS
New York Jets head coach Adam Gase shakes hands with quarterback Sam Darnold (14) after the Jets scored a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Final record: 2-14
Week 17 result: 28-14 loss to New England Patriots
Previous ranking: 31
30) HOUSTON TEXANS
Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) and quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) walk off the field after an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. The Titans won 41-38. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Final record: 4-12
Week 17 result: 41-38 loss to Tennessee Titans
Previous ranking: 30
29) ATLANTA FALCONS
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan warms up before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Final record: 4-12
Week 17 result: 44-27 loss to Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Previous ranking: 28
28) DETROIT LIONS
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Final record: 5-11
Week 17 result: 37-35 loss to Minnesota Vikings
Previous ranking: 29
Cincinnati Bengals' Josh Bynes (56) reacts after a tackle during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Final record: 4-11-1
Week 17 result: 38-3 loss to Baltimore Ravens
Previous ranking: 25
Carolina Panthers safety Jeremy Chinn (21) celebrates with teammates after returning a fumble 17-yards for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Final record: 5-11
Week 17 result: 33-7 loss to New Orleans Saints
Previous ranking: 27
Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts, from left, Carson Wentz and Nate Sudfeld talk during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Final record: 4-11-1
Week 17 result: 20-14 loss to Washington Football Team
Previous ranking: 26
24) DENVER BRONCOS
Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock passes against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Final record: 5-11
Week 17 result: 32- 31 loss to Las Vegas Raiders
Previous ranking: 24
San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson (30) celebrates his touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals with quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Final record: 6-10
Week 17 result: 26-23 loss to Seattle Seahawks
Previous ranking: 23
22) DALLAS COWBOYS
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper (19) leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, in Baltimore. The Ravens won 34-17. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Final record: 6-10
Week 17 result: 23-19 loss to New York Giants
Previous ranking: 20
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) celebrates after scoring a 2-point conversion against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Final record: 8-8
Week 17 result: 32-31 win over Denver Broncos
Previous ranking: 22
20) NEW YORK GIANTS
New York Giants' Leonard Williams, right, celebrates a sack with Dexter Lawrence (97) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Final record: 6-10
Week 17 result: 23-19 win over Dallas Cowboys
Previous ranking: 21
New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton, right, celebrates his touchdown catch of a pass thrown by wide receiver Jakobi Meyers as offensive lineman James Ferentz (66) joins him during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Final record: 7-9
Week 17 result: 28-14 win over New York Jets
Previous ranking: 19
Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (25) breaks away from Detroit Lions outside linebacker Jahlani Tavai for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Final record: 7-9
Week 17 result: 37-35 win over Detroit Lions
Previous ranking: 18
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Final record: 7-9
Week 17 result: 38-21 win over Kansas City Chiefs
Previous ranking: 17
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) is sacked by Los Angeles Rams defensive end Morgan Fox during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Final record: 8-8
Week 17 result: 18-7 loss to Los Angeles Rams
Previous ranking: 15
15) MIAMI DOLPHINS
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) talks with quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) during the final seconds of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Denver. The Broncos won 20-13. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Final record: 10-6
Week 17 result: 56-26 loss to Buffalo Bills
Previous ranking: 10
Washington Football Team's Alex Smith plays during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton, File)
Final record: 7-9
Week 17 result: 20-14 win over Philadelphia Eagles
Previous ranking: 16
13) CHICAGO BEARS
Chicago Bears tight end Jimmy Graham, second from right, celebrates his touchdown catch against the Jacksonville Jaguars with teammates Javon Wims (83), Allen Robinson II (12), quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) and Ryan Nall (35) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Final record: 8-8
Week 17 result: 35-16 loss to Green Bay Packers
Previous ranking: 13
12) LOS ANGELES RAMS
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, center, is tackled by Los Angeles Rams strong safety Jordan Fuller, left, and cornerback Troy Hill during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Final record: 10-6
Week 17 result: 18-7 win over Arizona Cardinals
Previous ranking: 14
11) CLEVELAND BROWNS
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) celebrates after scoring a 3-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Final record: 11-5
Week 17 result: 24-22 win over Pittsburgh Steelers
Previous ranking: 12
Indianapolis Colts' Jonathan Taylor (28) runs past Jacksonville Jaguars' Jarrod Wilson (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Final record: 11-5
Week 17 result: 28-14 win over Jacksonville Jaguars
Previous ranking: 11
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) breaks away from Houston Texans defensive end Charles Omenihu (94) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Final record: 11-5
Week 17 result: 41-38 win over Houston Texans
Previous ranking: 9
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) throws before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Final record: 12-4
Week 17 result: 24-22 loss to Cleveland Browns
Previous ranking: 8
Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins (27) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Final record: 11-5
Week 17 result: 38-3 win over Cincinnati Bengals
Previous ranking: 7
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) celebrates his touchdown with quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Final record: 12-4
Week 17 result: 26-23 win over San Francisco 49ers
Previous ranking: 6
New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore celebrates after an interception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Final record: 12-4
Week 17 result: 33-7 win over Carolina Panthers
Previous ranking: 5
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) calls a play against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Final record: 11-5
Week 17 result: 44-27 win over Atlanta Falcons
Previous ranking: 4
Buffalo Bills cornerback Josh Norman (29) celebrates his touchdown with outside linebacker Matt Milano (58) in the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Final record: 13-3
Week 17 result: 56-26 win over Miami Dolphins
Previous ranking: 3
Green Bay Packers' Dominique Dafney is congratulated by quarterback Aaron Rodgers after catching a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Final record: 13-3
Week 17 result: 35-16 win over Chicago Bears
Previous ranking: 2
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 22: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates with teammate wide receiver Tyreek Hill #10 after scoring a touchdown against the Chicago Bears in the first quarter of the game at Soldier Field on December 22, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
Final record: 14-2
Week 17 result: 38-21 loss to Los Angeles Chargers
Previous ranking: 1
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