1. Pittsburgh Steelers (4-1)
-The Steelers weathered the storm without Big Ben (going 3-1). Now with a fully loaded defense and offense they are the clear front-runners for the Super Bowl.
-If there is a team that can match (or pass) Pittsburgh defensively it's the Jets. It doesn't hurt that they are undefeated in the division and are winning games the typical Jets don't win.
3. Baltimore Ravens (4-2)
-I know they lost to the Patriots last week but you're all forgetting one important thing...Ed Reed. He will either return this week or next and will be the key cog to complete the Ravens defense (which is struggling by their standards).
4. New Orleans Saints (4-2)
-It hasn't always been pretty, but the Saints are finding ways to win. Despite some head-scratching performances by the offense (mostly do to Thomas and Bush injuries) the Saints are in good shape. When they return the offense could be dynamic again.
5. New England Patriots (4-1)
-No Moss, no problem? We wouldn't quite say that yet. There has been no proof that Moss was a cancer and theres no person with a straight face that can say Deion Branch > Randy Moss. Defensive Coordinators are rejoicing, and speaking of defense, it seems that the Pats are making due again.
6. Atlanta Falcons (4-2)
-Matty Ice has led a consistent Dirty Bird attack, but the reason for the turnaround for the Falcons? Their defense. Never in their history have they had 3 straight winning seasons but Mike Smith has them goin' down that road this year.
7. Indianapolis Colts (4-2)
-Another year, another Peyton Manning record pursuit. He is currently on pace to break Dan Marino's single-season passing yards record. The one time the Colts won the Super Bowl during the Manning Era was when they had a tough defense and ran the ball well. Neither are a strength of this team. But they're still scary.
8. Minnesota Vikings (2-3)
-Yep, a 2-3 team. The Vikings has as much if not more talent than anyone on this list. The addition of Randy Moss will be a HUGE gain. Eventually the Vikings will probably climb much higher on this list with Sidney Rice coming back and Favre having better rapport with his receivers than Jenn Sterger (I had to).
Awards as of today:
NFL MVP- Peyton Manning Indianapolis
Coach of the Year- Todd Haley Kansas City
Coaches on the hot seat
Chan Gailey (Buffalo), Eric Mangini (Cleveland), Norv Turner (San Diego), Wade Phillips (Dallas), John Fox (Carolina), Mike Singletary (San Francisco)
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