NFL Power Rankings Week 17: Major Shakeups in Football's Final Week?

We are now entering into the final week of the NFL season, and that means it's almost the end of power rankings for the whole league.

As always, there are always some shake-ups that need to be addressed, and it's time to do that.  Some people on this list are no longer even on their teams.

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Mike Singletary

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GREEN BAY, WI - DECEMBER 05: Head coach Mike Singletary of the San Francisco 49ers watches as his team takes on the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 5, 2010 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the 49ers 34-16. (Photo by Jonathan Da

Singletary was recently fired after getting pummeled by the Rams.  Singletary didn't even make it through the night with the 49ers organization as he was fired the night of the embarrassing loss.

The 49ers were in playoff contention until this loss, and the organization felt as though he just wasn't going anywhere with the team so they sent him packing.

Samurai Mike got the axe.

Peyton Manning

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OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 26: Peyton Manning #18 of the Indianapolis Colts looks on against the Oakland Raiders during an NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on December 26, 2010 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Peyton Manning is defnitely still on the rise.  After having a few bad games in the middle of the season, including a stretch that consisted of 11 interceptions in three games, Manning seems to be back to his old self.

This is a problem for opponents, as he has been passing all over them, and even running.  

The Colts seems to have finally figured out their running game, and that could mean trouble for playoff opponents, if they get in.

Brett Favre

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 26: Injured Quarterback Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings walks off the field at the end of the half during thier game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 26, 2010 in Philadelphia, Penn

Brett Favre should be off the quarterback list, unless the nursing home has a league.  Favre is done in my book and should have quit last year, as that season was almost too good to be true.

Favre was not cleared to play this weekend after suffering a concussion, and the Vikings were led by rookie quarterback Joe Webb to victory.

LeGarrette Blount

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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 19: Running back LeGarrette Blount #27 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers straight-arms safety C.C. Brown #39 of the Detroit Lions during the game at Raymond James Stadium on December 19, 2010 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Im

Blount should definitely move up in the running back list this week.  He had a massive game this weekend and led the NFL.

Blount ran for 164 yards on 18 attempts, although he didn't score a touchdown.

Greg Jennings

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 31: Greg Jennings #85 of the Green Bay Packers runs the ball against the New York Jets on October 31, 2010 at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

If he isn't on top of the power rankings list already, he should be now.  Jennings is a great receiver and provides a huge advantage to the Green Bay Packers and Aaron Rodgers.

Jennings caught seven passes for 142 yards last week.  Although he did not score a touchdown this weekend, he is still a big-time playmaker. 

Tom Brady

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ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 26: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots throws a pass against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium on December 26, 2010 in Orchard Park, New York. New England won 34-3. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

Brady has all but locked up the MVP trophy.  He hasn't thrown an interception in what seems like an eternity, and recently set the record for most attempts without an interception.

Brady is the number one quarterback right now, on the number one team.

Sam Bradford

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ST. LOUIS, MO - DECEMBER 19: Sam Bradford #8 of the St. Louis Rams passes against the Kansas City Chiefs at the Edward Jones Dome on December 19, 2010 in St. Louis, Missouri. The Chiefs beat the Rams 27-13. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Bradford is just a rookie right now and is already playing with the big boys. He is a great quarterback, even if his numbers do not show it.

As a Colts fan when I watch him, he reminds me of a young Peyton Manning.

Bradford has a bright future, and he will bring the Rams out of the dark.