1. New England - The 8-0 Pats have just been rediculous on offense. They are on a record pace and have been virtually unstoppable. Last week against Washington, the defense stepped up and answered some questions that we had about them. Now for the big test - at Indy Sunday. Is the Pats offense more high-powered than the Colts? And can the defense stop Peyton Mannin & Co.? Fasten your seatbelts because Sunday afternoon's game should be one for the ages.
2. Indy - The 7-0 Colts are the defending Super Bowl Champs, they're undefeated, they've beaten the Patriots 3 straight times and they're at home. Yet, somehow, they're 4 point underdogs! Why, you ask? Because, unlike New England, they have not thoroughly dominated every opponent this year like the Pats. This is a chance for Indy to make a big statement. We'll see if they're up to the task.
3. Dallas - The Cowboys only hiccup was against the Pats. Other than that, they've been the most solid team outside of NE and Indy. Sunday's game at Philly should present a solid test for the 'Boys as they have had trouble winning in the City of Brotherly Love.
4. Green Bay - I must admit, Monday night's OT win at Denver made a believer out of me. The one question I had about them was the running game and rookie Ryan Grant rushed for 104 yards against the Broncos. But the best part about Monday night's win was that Brett Favre's performance got Bryan Morry to admit that he was WRONG when saying that he was all washed up last year.
5. NY Giants - The Gints outlasted the hapless Dolphins in the slop at Wembley Stadium in London. Brandon Jacobs is healthy and running like a bull. It was a tough day for the passing game, but the rain had alot to do with that. Circle week 10 when the Giants play the Cowboys. That will tell us where the Giants really are as a team.
6. San Diego - The Chargers are back! They're winning, and winning big! Should Pats and Colts fans put their AFC Championship plans on hold? Naaaaah!
7. Pittsburgh - Steelers beat the hapless Bengals on Sunday. They'll face a much better defensive team Monday night when Baltimore visits Heinz Field. The problem for the Ravens is that their offense isn't anything close to Cincinnati's.
8. Jacksonville - Big win for the Jags at Tampa Sunday. They'll have another good road test Sunday at New Orleans.
9. Tennessee - Vince Young has been horrible but yet the Titans are 5-2! They can thank the defense for that. Still, at some point, Young and the offense are going to have to do something more than what they done thus far.
10. Detroit - Okay! The lions finally got my attention by winning in Chicago. Granted, the Bears aren't the powerhouse they were last season, but the lions swept them and that is a trmendous accomplishment for an organization that hasn't been able to get out of it's own way.
11. Washington - We'll give the Skins a pass on what happened in Foxboro Sunday because the Patriots are doing that to everyone including good teams like Dallas and San Diego. They should be able to take care of business against Manginius "The Rat" and the Jets Sunday at the Meadowlands.
12. Cleveland - How about a little love for Romeo Crennell? RAC is a great guy and has done a good job with the Browns this season. What a find Derek Anderson has been for the Browns. Brady Quinn who?
13. Seattle - Seahawks visit Cleveland coming off the BYE week. Is Seattle still a legitimate playoff contender or a team on the decline?
14. Baltimore - A win in Pittsburgh could really help the Ravens establish themselves as a true playoff contender in the AFC.
15. Kansas City - As we all know, Herm Edward's teams "play to win!" Can they beat the Packers at Arrowhead Sunday?
Missing the cut: Tampa Bay, Carolina, New Orleans, Philly
Bottom Feeders: Miami, St. Louis and Atlanta. It's a battle for the #1 pick in the 2008 NFL Draft. My money is on the Dolphins.
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