1. Rams (6-1) Rivalry-game loss to Saints was mere speed bump
2. Raiders (5-1) Even better with revitalized rush offense
3. Packers (4-2) Have NFC's best defense at 264 yards a game
4. Steelers ) 5-1) Consistent pass games gives Bus more lanes
5. Bears ) 5-1) Does Mike Brown regret not drafting Mike Brown?
6. Saints (4-2) Should go on win streak after winning at St. Louis
7. Chargers (5-2) Need to play well on heels of emotional Buffalo win
8. Browns (4-2) Couldn't beat Bengals on road; what about Bears?
9. Ravens (4-3) Proud and loud and not shrinking from any fight
10. Dolphins (4-2) Know how to win close games
11. Eagles (3-3) No reason to panic at all
12. Broncos (4-3) Can't fall any further behind in AFC West
13. Buccaneers (3-3) Better hope it's not cold in Green Bay
14. 49ers (4-2) Two losses to teams who are a combined 11-2
15. Giants (3-4) NFC champs only half game out in weak division
16. Jets (4-3) See what can happen when offense protects ball
17. Bengals (4-3) Win at Detroit should help confidence
18. Colts (3-3) Need to score ton of points to win
19. Seahawks (3-3) Maybe Holmgren's right about Hasselbeck
20. Falcons (3-3) Vick says he's ready but he's not needed
21. Vikings (3-4) Another poor performance in rough season
22. Patriots (3-4) Best non-winning team in AFC
23. Titans (2-4) Prospects not good without healthy Eddie George
24. Jaguars (2-4) Players now fighting among themselves
25. Cardinals (2-4) And here they'll stay for the season
26. Cowboys (2-4) Ryan Leaf could destroy any positive growth
27. Redskins (2-5) Credit due for cutting loose George for Banks
28. Bills (1-5) Buffalo West gets last laugh in San Diego
29. Chiefs (1-6) Vermeil faces huge rebuilding job
30. Panthers (1-6) Guess this is where a rookie QB gets you
31. Lions (0-6) Tantrums on turf; stinking up Silverdome.