1. Indianapolis Colts (9-0)
Last Week – 1
A lucky win with help from a huge coaching error by Bill Belichick. The silver lining here is that Peyton Manning simply solidified his status as the “never count me out with time left on the clock” quarterback. Colts are pretty banged up but at 9-0 they can afford to drop a few between now and the playoffs.
2. New Orleans Saints (9-0)
Last Week – 2
Sloppy win this week against the lowly Rams but they keep getting the job done. The Saints offense has slowed a bit the past couple of weeks but if they keep doing enough to win, who really cares right?
3. Minnesota Vikings (8-1)
Last Week – 3
Not to be outdone by the Saints, the Vikings made a game of it against this week against the Lions. Brett Favre didn’t really pull away until the 4th quarter, but the outcome was never in doubt. Sydney Rice’s 201 yards was a nice surprise for fantasy owner who took a flier on him.
4. Cincinnati Bengals (7-2)
Last Week – 6
Not much to say here except this: This team is good, deal with it!
5. New England Patriots (6-3)
Last Week – 4
Yes, Bill Belichick was arrogant and made a huge mistake when he went for it on 4th and 2, that’s not up for debate. The bad news for the rest of the league is that the Patriots seem fired up to torch the league as retribution.
6. San Diego Chargers (6-3)
Last Week – 11
Despite winning this week by 8-points, I’d venture to say that this game wasn’t even that close. The Eagles even mad Ladanian Tomlinson look youthful, that’s how bad things were. As crazy as it sounds, the Chargers have found a way to a respectable record. I look forward to them losing in the first round of the playoffs.
7. Arizona Cardinals (6-3)
Last Week – 12
I’m starting to gain confidence in the Cards after a couple of soft wins, but secretly, this team is gaining steam. Much like last season, they seem to be peaking at the right time. Barring any other horrific Kurt Warner games, they should coast into the playoffs and could, again, make some noise.
8. Pittsburgh Steelers (6-3)
Last Wee k – 7
Beaten at their own game (punishing defense, hard-nosed ground game) the Steelers are now on the outside looking in in the AFC North. With sacks mounting, the Steelers o-line is the weak link right now. Ben is good at moving around outside of the pocket, but he’s getting too much pressure right now.
9. Dallas Cowboys (6-3)
Last Week – 5
The Cowboys were already looking past this week’s matchup against the Packers and that was mistake #1. Not that the Packers are better than billed, but the Cowboys shouldn’t be so cocky because they got owned by a terrible team. 3 turnovers and a lopsided time of possession made all the difference this week. Luckily for the Cowboys, the Eagles lost and the Giants were idle so this loss doesn’t hurt quite as much.
10. Baltimore Ravens (5-4)
Last Week – 13
Yes, they blanked the Browns 16-0 this week, but honestly they really should have beaten them a lot worse. I was pleasantly surprised with the play of the Brown’s defense, but if the Ravens have come along offensively, this game should’ve been a blood bath. The Ravens are looking a little week right now.
11. Jacksonville Jaguars (5-4)
Last Week – 16
I honestly don’t really care about this team right now because they couldn’t be more uninteresting to me. Even MoJo Drew doesn’t do anything for me right now. The chances are good they won’t make the playoffs and their team could move to LA any season now. – what’s to love?
12. Philadelphia Eagles (5-4)
Last Week – 8
Despite McNabb’s great 450 yard performance, this team is sinking, fast. Without a running game, the Eagles become very one sided and that’s not good news for overmatched Andy Reid. In the hypercompetitive NFC East, every win counts and this team is in serious trouble.
13. Atlanta Falcons (5-4)
Last Week – 9
Not quite sure why the Falcons lost this week to the Panther, yet here we are. They certainly are the better team, and I refuse to believe that the Panthers are about to make the leap. Lets just call this a bump in the road.
14. Houston Texans (5-4)
Last Week – 14
No play, no change!
15. NY Giants (5-4)
Last Week – 15
No play, no change!
16. Denver Broncos (6-3)
Last Week – 10
Third loss in a row, this time to the crappy Redskins…I told you so.
17. Tennessee Titans (3-6)
Last Week – 17
Suddenly this team is extremely frisky. I think this week’s game against the Bills was the first time in NFL history that a 2-6 team was favored over a 3-5 team at home. This is just a testament to how far the Titans have come this season. Sadly, too little, too late.
18. Miami Dolphins (4-5)
Last Week – 18
Ummmmm…a nail bitter against the Bucs in Miami?!?!?! Maybe Miami isn’t as good as we thought. Still, it’s nice to see Ricky Williams having success.
19. San Francisco 49ers (4-5)
Last Week – 20
The 49ers won this game against the Bears, but the real loser was the TV viewers. Could there have been a worse way to kick off Thursday night football? I vote no.
20. Green Bay Packers (5-4)
Last Week – 24
Let’s not get excited Packer fans, one lucky win against the Cowboys (an admittedly decent team) does not turn around the train wreck. As long as the o-line has trouble keeping Rodgers upright, things will always be dicey.
21. Carolina Panthers (4-5)
Last Week – 25
Quality win this week, but that’s only because Jake Delhomme didn’t do anything to lose this game. Sad state for Carolina fans.
22. Washington Redskins (3-6)
Last Week – 28
I’m going to count this week’s win the same way I count goals scored by own team in soccer – yes they technically count, but should it really? Clinton Portis looks pretty banged up.
23. Seattle Seahawks (3-6)
Last week – 21
They looked good for a while which made me happy for this tortured city, but then they lost it. Looks like Mike Holgren knew what he was doing when he retired.
24. NY Jets (4-5)
Last Week – 19
I remember at the beginning of the season when I thought the Jets were a really good, tough team. Aaahhhhhh…memories. Sanchez looks decent but their defense is porous right now.
25. Kansas City Chiefs (2-7)
Last Week – 30
I don’t care if it was against the Raiders, a win is a win. The bad news is that Dwayne Bowe is effectively gone for the rest of the season. Thanks for killing my fantasy team Dwayne.
26. Chicago Bears (4-5)
Last Week – 22
I am loving the fact the Jay Cutler is miserable. Did I say that already? Hey jay, you made your bed!!!!
27. Buffalo Bills (3-6)
Last Week – 23
Now that Dick Jauron is gone and there’s no captain of the ship, looks for T.O. to murder someone. It’s coming.
28. Oakland Raiders (2-7)
Last Week – 26
It’s a sad state of affairs when the best news your team gets for the week is that your head coach will more than likely NOT face punishment for allegedly hitting women.
29. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-8)
Last Week – 27
I can’t beat these guys up too much because the past couple of games, they have been very competitive. There might be something to this Josh Freeman fella.
30. St. Louis Rams (1-8)
Last Week – 29
New name for the Rams is the St. Louis Steven Jacksons. Done and done.
31. Detroit Lions (1-8)
Last Week – 31
Nothin’!!!
32. Cleveland Browns (1-8)
Last Week – 32
I love that the Brown’s fans were trying to organized a staged walk-out on Monday night football. If it’s Brown, flush it down!
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