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5-at-10: NFL power poll, Fab 4 picks adhere to Fight Club rules, 2024 year in sports

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill tackles Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024. The Chiefs won 29-10. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill tackles Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024. The Chiefs won 29-10. (AP Photo/David Dermer) Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill tackles Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024. The Chiefs won 29-10. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

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NFL power poll

We head into the last week of the regular season looking at a very college model in terms of matchups.

Which teams are motivated, and moreover, which teams will use their starters before the playoffs become a critical matter, especially for bettors.

Let’s examine the power poll, and what each team has at stake with a game to play.