1. Green Bay Packers (9-0) (Last week: 1)- The Packers never even gave the Vikes a chance. They pounced on them right away when Randall Cobb returned a punt for a TD before the offense had a chance to step onto the field. This team is special.
2. San Francisco 49ers (8-1) (LW: 2)- The Niners proved that they're an elite team in this league after holding on to defeat the Giants who had looked as strong as anyone of late. Frank Gore looks like he'll be okay, just don't be surprised if they lighten his load going forward with Kendall Hunter lurking with fresh legs.
3. New Orleans Saints (7-3) (LW: 6)- The Saints held on after blowing a 10 pt 4th quarter lead against the Falcons on the road. It was a big win for the Saints within the division on the road to give themselves a game and a half lead in the NFC South heading into their Week 11 bye.
4. Pittsburgh Steelers (7-3) (LW: 7)- The Steelers took care of the Bengals to catapult themselves into sole possession in the AFC North thanks to a Ravens loss. The Steelers may still be the class of the AFC.
5. New York Giants (6-3) (LW: 5)- The G-Men fell just short against the Niners on the road in Week 10. However, it was the Niners and the Giants almost came through to tie the game on their final drive. The Giants are a very good team, but they'll have to watch surging Dallas behind them as they have the Packers and Saints waiting for them on the other side of Philly.
6. Chicago Bears (6-3) (LW: 14)- The Bears absolutely dominated the Lions in Week 10, plain and simple. Their defense was exceptional, producing 2 TDs and Devin Hester took another one to the house off of a punt return. The Bears look scary again.
7. New England Patriots (6-3) (LW: 8)- The Pats faced a tough divisional foe in the Jets in Week 10 and proved that it's still their division to lose. They get the Tyler Palko-led Chiefs on Monday night this week as they try to nurse their secondary back to health.
8. Baltimore Ravens (6-3) (LW: 3)- Wow. What a difference a week makes. The Ravens looked flat and couldn't stop Marshawn Lynch even when they knew he was coming. A loss to lowly Seattle isn't a good sign for the Ravens, having come off a huge win against Pittsburgh.
9. Houston Texans (7-3) (LW: 10)- The Texans tore apart the Bucs in Week 10, but the week was a huge loss for them as they lost Matt Schaub for the season due to a foot injury. Here comes Matt Leinart...
10. Detroit Lions (6-3) (LW: 4)- The Lions couldn't get anything going against the Bears in Week 10, as they mustered a mere 13 points to the Bears' 37. They'll have to get it together soon or else they could find themselves out of the playoff picture with 2 games against the Packers still to come.
11. Cincinnati Bengals (6-3) (LW: 9)- Bengals couldn't get it done against Pittsburgh, falling just short. Tough divisional matchup looms this week in Baltimore.
12. Dallas Cowboys (5-4) (LW: 17)- Dallas has looked very impressive of late and Tony Romo was brilliant in their Week 10 rout of Buffalo. DeMarco Murray continues to shine as the featured back, and it looks as though he'll remain in that role with Felix Jones returning.
13. Oakland Raiders (5-4) (LW: 18)- The Raiders looked good in their Week 10 Thursday night victory, taking over first place in the AFC West. Michael Bush has been sensational filling in for the injured Darren McFadden and Carson Palmer may have found his new favorite target in Denarius Moore.
14. Atlanta Falcons (5-4) (LW: 12)- The Falcons were so close to knocking off the Saints in Week 10 and taking over first place in the NFC South, but Mike Smith's decision to go for it on 4th and inches from their own 29 came back to haunt them as Michael Turner was swarmed by a wall of Saints, setting up an easy game-winning John Kasay field goal. They get Tennessee at home this week.
15. New York Jets (5-4) (LW: 15)- For a team that is supposed to rely on a strong defense, it didn't get it done against New England on Sunday night. The Pats were able to pull away and punish the Jets D. Welker was held in check, but Gronkowski picked up the slack.
16. Tennessee Titans (5-4) (LW: 21)- The Titans completely demolished the Panthers as their defense figured out Cam Newton and didn't allow him to do a thing. A road trip to Atlanta will test if they can catch the Matt Schaub-less Texans in the AFC South.
17. San Diego Chargers (4-5) (LW: 15)- And the Chargers continue to fall. Thankfully none of the other teams in the West are putting forth a tremendous effort.
18. Tampa Bay Bucs (4-5) (LW: 16)- The Bucs got trounced by the Texans, and are now 2.5 games out of first. The NFC is too strong to fall behind.
19. Buffalo Bills (5-4) (LW: 18)- The Bills may still have a winning record, but they sure haven't been playing like a winning team. Dallas pushed them around in all facets, and don't be surprised if Miami beats them this week. The Bills are free-falling back down to earth.
20. Denver Broncos (4-5) (LW: 23)- Tim Tebow threw 8 passes. He completed 2. His team won. Oh well, I guess the bottom line is Tim Tebow is 3-1 as a starter no matter how ugly it's looked.
21. Kansas City Chiefs (4-5) (LW: 20)- The Chiefs were bound to fall off at some point, and now with Matt Cassel maybe out for the year, it's probably safe to write off the Chiefs.
22. Seattle Seahawks (3-6) (LW: 28)- So Seattle won a game. And against a good team at that. Who knew? Too bad they're in the same division as San Francisco.
23. Arizona Cardinals (3-6) (LW: 29)- The Cardinals have now won two in a row behind none other than John Skelton. QB controversy maybe?
24. Philadelphia Eagles (3-6) (LW: 19)- The Eagles have now reached a new low. A loss to Arizona had the Eagles walking back to the locker room with their tail tucked between their legs.
25. Cleveland Browns (3-6) (LW: 22)- The last play of the game against St. Louis that would have won Cleveland the game says it all for this team...
26. Washington Redskins (3-6) (LW: 25)- And the Redskins continue their fall. They're trying to go 3-13 the hard way. Shanahan needs to put Helu in and pick a QB so his team can actually have some chemistry.
27. Jacksonville Jaguars (3-6) (LW: 27)- Lucky for Jacksonville they got to play Indianapolis last week to get their 3rd win. The other good news? They get them once more this year. Outside of that not much else.
28. Miami Dolphins (2-7) (LW: 30)- Wow, Miami has won two games in a row and looked pretty good doing it. Maybe Tony Sparano will get to keep his job after all.
29. Minnesota Vikings (2-7) (LW: 24)- The Vikings never stood a chance against Green Bay. Christian Ponder looks like he may have a bright future, but he will need some help. Justin Blackmon maybe?
30. St. Louis Rams (2-7) (LW: 31)- The Rams snuck out their second win of the year against the Browns, but who are they kidding?
31. Carolina Panthers (2-7) (LW: 26)- Cam Newton may be the future, but they don't have much of a present.
32. Indianapolis Colts (0-10) (LW: 32)- Again, why bother?
-TA
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