1. NEW YORK JETS (5-1)- I am completely sold on the Jets. The Jets are backing up the hype Rex Ryan made for his team back in August.
2. PITTSBURGH STEELERS (5-1)- This team was very impressive even without Ben Roethlisberger back. Now, with Big Ben back, this team has the makings of a juggernaut—a relentless defense mixed with a now high-powered offense.
3. BALTIMORE RAVENS (5-2)- It was a close-call last game with the historically bad Buffalo Bills. But this team is good, much like the Jets and the Steelers, this team has a dominating defense with an excellent offense.
4. TENNESSEE TITANS (5-2)- The Titans’ defense has showed up this year, mix that with the rushing attack of CJ and Ringer and this team could possibly be a super-bowl contender.
5. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (5-1)- The Patriots are a team that have been a bit off the radar for a team that has only lost one game. All I can say is they still have Tom Brady and Bill Belichick this guarantees them to be super-bowl contenders.
6. ATLANTA FALCONS (5-2)- The best NFC team so far in a league dominated by the AFC are the Falcons who are very, very solid on both sides of the ball.
7. NEW YORK GIANTS (4-2)- This team has a relentless pass-rush, and the emergence of a high-powered running attack with Ahmad Bradshaw and Brandon Jacobs has me sold.
8. HOUSTON TEXANS (4-2)- This team has some issues—especially the loss of Pro-Bowl linebacker Demeco Ryans. Their pass defense is also suspect. But this team has a high-octane offense that is able to drop points on every opponent they play.
9. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (4-2)- Even though the Chiefs do not have the most impressive wins, they should have won at Houston and they did keep it very close with the Peyton Manning and Co. at Lucas Oil Stadium. In my opinion, the Chiefs not only have the makings of a contender to win their division, but also, this team is built to make a deep play-off run having a number-one rushing attack in the league with Jamaal Charles and Thomas Jones and a 5th ranked rushing defense—this team is legit.
10. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (4-2)- This team has regressed a bit since last year—but last time I checked they still have Peyton Manning.
11. CHICAGO BEARS (4-3)- I don’t think this team has lived up to their potential yet—if Jay Cutler can cut the costly interceptions this team will be golden.
12. PHILADELPHIS EAGLES (4-3)- This team should have a top-ranked offense from here on out since Andy Reid made Mike Vick the starter again. If Vick can stay healthy, this offense will be scary.
13. WASHINGTON REDSKINS (4-3)- The Redskins still have question marks. But this team finally has a franchise-quarterback in Donovan McNabb. Which, in my opinion, is what has been holding this team back for years.
14. MIAMI DOLPHINS (3-3)- This team has had a very tough schedule thus far, and are a good team. And, they most certainly would be 4-2 right now if it wasn’t for the terrible call against Pittsburgh.
15. GREEN BAY PACKERS (4-3)- Injuries have killed this team. Regardless, they are still well into the NFC North race, and will be till the end.
16. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (4-2)- This team has had an easy schedule and play in a very weak NFC west division, regardless, they still are finding ways to win.
17. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (3-3)- They need to find out why they are losing games they should easily be winning. Losing to the Cleveland Browns at home is absolutely unacceptable for the Saints.
18. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (4-2)- Yes, they do have four wins thus far—but I am not sold on this team. They have been blown-out by every opponent with a winning record.
19. ST. LOUIS RAMS (3-4)- This is a young team who is astronomically better than last year. Watch for them to be contenders next year.
20. CINCINATTI BENGALS (2-4)- They have all the parts to be a great team, but still are not producing. Too bad they have to face the Ravens and Steelers twice.
21. OAKLAND RAIDERS (3-4)- You never know what you are going to get with the Raiders this year. But after seeing their showing last Sunday, this team could be scary.
22. ARIZONA CARDINALS (3-3)- They have a lot of question marks—but I like their young QB Max Hall reminds me of a young Kurt Warner.
23. CLEVELAND BROWNS (2-5)- Hey, they did just beat the defending champs in their backyard. They also have their most promising QB prospect in years. They have kept all of their losses close, but still haven’t produced many Ws.
24. SAN DIEGO CHRAGERS (2-5)- This team confuses me extremely. Number one in scoring and number one yardage allowed. Yet only two wins. What is going on?
25. MINNESOTA VIKINGS (2-4)- Much like the Chargers, the talent on this team does not reflect their record. They just can’t find ways to win in close games.
26. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (3-4)- This team puts up a fight—I’ll give them that. Maybe Bauman should be the starting quarterback.
27. DALLAS COWBOYS (1-5)- Just like the two teams ahead of them, they have all the talent in the world but haven’t found a way to use their ridiculous talent. Wade Phillips is probably one of the worst coaches in NFL history.
28. DETRIOT LIONS (1-5)- They have something going for them, but still same-old pitiful Lions.
29. DENVER BRONCOS (2-5)- This team is awful. I think it is fair to say that if you get beat by the Oakland Raiders by 45 pts. at home you do not fair well in the NFL. I think some college teams could have walked into Mile High last Sunday and gotten a W the way the Broncos played.
30. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (1-6)- Mike Singletary is an awful coach. The 49ers should be better, but they struggle immensely thanks to Mike.
31. CAROLINA PANTHERS (1-5)- Hey at least they finally got a win, but this team is still really, really bad.
32. BUFFALO BILLS (0-6)- Give them credit for putting up a fight with the Ravens. But this is still a historically bad team that I could see going 0-16.
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