1.   (1)    Pittsburgh 
The good thing about the AFC North is that the Steelers won't take the Browns, Bengals or 
Ravens lightly. You think William Green and Joey Porter swapping spit didn't fire up the 
men in Black and Yellow. My guess is that Chad Johnson will provide the motivation for 
the Steelers this week.
Did you  know? Jerome Bettis just passed Tony Dorsett and Ricky Waters in career rushing TDs
(79 for 14th all-time)

2.   (2)    New England
New England pounded the Bills Sunday night and appeared to erase the debacle against the 
Steelers two weeks ago. We can only hope for a Three Rivers Stadium AFC Championship 
game. Monday Night Football against the Chiefs should be an easy win for the Pats, but 
there will be plenty of fireworks.
Did you know? Troy Brown has caught a pass reception and interception from Drew Bledsoe.
Who is the last QB-WR duo to hook up for this rare feat? Deion Sanders-Aikman-Young? 
Champ Bailey-Jeff George? Nope Deltha O'Neal-Jake Plummer (Nov 30th 2003, caught 
a pass from Plummer, Oct 25th 2004 intercepted him on Monday Night Football)

3.   (3) Philadelphia
Well after that MNF preview we know TO isn't gay. How many fantasy football leagues were
affected by McNabb, Owens and  Whitten? A lot of people happy on Sunday probably threw 
up in there mouths at Owens scoring 3 TDs. Anyhow, the Eagles play Washington this 
weekend and should beat them by 60.
Did you know? Terrell Owens' next TD catch will tie Mike Quick for the Eagles single season TD
reception record.

4.   (5)  Indianapolis
Peyton Manning is turning into Dan Marino. That's good for  passing stats but he may end 
with just as many Super Bowl wins. I can see this game against the Bears turning into a slopfest,
but at least they won't have Urlacher to deal with.
Did you know? Manning has passed Rich Gannon in career TD passes and can pass Drew 
Bledsoe this year. They have played 133 more games combined than Manning.

5.   (6)    Atlanta
The Falcons put the nail in the Bucs resurgence and should be able to cruise Their defense should 
have a field day with little Manning. Amazingly they are 7-2, Michael Vick MVP talk?
Did you know? Alge Crumpler already has 50 more catches and 10 more TDs than his older 
brother Carlester had in his entire career.

6.   (7)   Broncos    
The Broncos have to be looking ahead to their Dec. 5 match-up against the Chargers. If they
blow this trap game against New Orleans it will become a must win. The Broncos have been 
unable to get over the hump so it should be interesting.
Did you know? The Broncos have not won a playoff game since John Elway retired. 

7.   (9)    Jacksonville  
David Garrard got off to a great start. Why? Cause Fred Taylor decided to show up and play. 
Guess what? If they continue to run the ball this way they can beat anyone. McNair is supposed
 to be facing the Jags this weekend but I'll believe it when I see it.
Did you know? The last time Jacksonville played a playoff game, they lost 33-14 to Tennessee.

8.   (5)  San Diego   
YAH! The Chargers are back. They have a healed up Tomlinson and plenty of time to get full
of themselves. Enter the Raiders. The Chargers started their trend of slaughtering teams last
 time they played. I believe it continues.
Did you know? Ladanian Tomlinson has amassed 7083 rush/rec yards in only three and a 
half seasons.

 9. (9) Minnesota
The Vikings aren't playing poor. they've had to deal with Indy and Green Bay who are playing
some of the best football in the NFL. Some while I'm not ready to call it a collapse, but they need
 to beat the Lions by 30 this weekend.
Did you know? Nick Burleson is on pace for 1008 yards receiving. Besides Moss the Vikings 
haven't enjoyed another 1,000 yard receiver since Chris Carter.

10.  (10) Baltimore
The Ravens look wild card bound. Even with Kyle Boller stinking it up, Ogden Hurt and 
Jamal Lewis's suspension they have managed to keep it going. Ed Reed for defensive MVP?
Did you know? If Ed Reed blocks another punt for a TD he will have the all-time record with 4. 

11. (10)  NY Jets  
I am going to continue picking the Jets to lose until Pennington comes back. Quincy Carter is 
a good back up but this team needs Pennington's accuracy to have a chance.
Did you know? With another 606 yards rushing Curtis Martin is the 4th leading rusher in
NFL history. 

12.  (12)  Packers  
The Pack took back the lead in the NFC North. It seems no matter how the Seahawks and 
Vikings try they can't supplant the Rams and Packers. The Packers have an odd match-up 
versus the Texans. I don't think they will cover
Did you know? Brett Favre, Peyton Manning and Daunte Culpepper are on pace to throw
over 40 TDs. the NFL has never had three quarterbacks throw 40 touchdown passes
in one year. 

13. (14)  St. Louis
The Rams put themselves in the driver seat once again by beating on the Seahawks. Somehow , 
I don't think this is a playoff caliber team. Mike Martz decided to actually coach last weekend, 
so why is he doing the other 16 weeks?
Did you know? Isaac Bruce is now the Rams all-time leader in catches and recieving yards. He
has passed Henry Ellard in both categories.

14 (15)  Seattle  
Ray Rhodes just confuses the hell out of me. They don't blitz the beat up Rams line. Winstrom 
didn't play, Anthony Simmons had to leave and Rhodes still thought Antonio Cochran was enough
 to rattle Marc Bulger. Look at the score and Bulgers line and I say-maybe not genius.
Did you know? Shaun Alexander is already 2nd in career TDs for the Seahawks. He trails only
Steve Largent (101)

15. (16)  Arizona  
Oh you wonderful Arizona cardinals. I've had faith in you all year and would like you to beat
the Carolina Panthers to make me look smart. Do this and I ask nothing else. The Cardinals are 
officially an average team now. Congratulations!

16.  (11) Detroit
Here's something to notice. The Cardinals rise is in direct correlation with the Lions becoming
the Lions again. I guess the injuries have caught up with them since Roy Williams and Kevin 
Jones haven't done a damn thing lately. I expect them to free fall the rest of the year to the bottom
WHERE THEY BELONG!  

17.  (17) NY Giants
I'm sorry to say it should also be curtains for the Giants as well. They had a nice little run but do playoff 
teams switch to rookie QBs in mid-season. I don't think so. Eli will struggle because Amani Toomer
and the rest of their receivers couldn't hold Marvin Harrison's jock

18.  (18) Kansas City
Week in and week out we see the same Chiefs players getting burned and missing tackles. They 
need to their eleven starters and ship them to eleven different teams. Together they form one of the 
most worthless defenses I've ever seen. Then again maybe it's scheme. If they can throw Derrick 
Blaylock in and not skip a beat on offense they could probably throw Ray Lewis in at middle 
linebacker and still let up 40 points.

19.  (21) Cincinnati
The Bengals are making things somewhat interesting. They can probably hold a parade downtown if 
they finish 9-7. They will continue to beat the teams worse then them and pull off the occasional shocker 
like they did against Denver. But not this week vs. Pittsburgh.
 

20.  (20) Houston
Houston looked like they were going to turn the corner until they got outscored 80-27 in the last
two weeks. Dominic Davis managed to score 4 garbage TDs making his fantasy value awkward at 
best.

21. Tennessee Titans
It's getting ugly in Tennessee. It's time shut down McNair for the rest of the year and let
him heal up for once. McNair is still one of the best but he is worthless if he can't play
without aggravating one of his 75 injuries. There will be no co-MVP this year.

22..  (18) Chicago
Hey, hey the Bears are playing the brand of football the brand of football that won them 
a division title a couple years ago. They were quite possibly the worst team to make
the playoffs in the last 20 years, but nonetheless. 
          

23.  (24) Dallas
You know it's funny, Military Robot  Tom Coughlin has sacrificed his pride and plugged
Eli Manning in at QB, but Bill Parcels is worried about "losing his players" and won't throw 
Drew Henson in the mix. Oh, the Big Tuna's condescending to the media bit is a lot funnier
when his team isn't playing like Pop Warner kids. Retire you fat lump. 

24.  (25)  Cleveland
Good job Butch Davis, your mark on the NFL will be letting William Green ruin your career.
This should be Butch's last couple months collecting an NFL paycheck. That's a good thing,
he's one of the guys who would just make you cringe if he was hired to coach your favorite
team.

25.  (27) Washington
How hard is it to be a GM in the NFL? What was best case scenario in bringing Mark 
Brunell in? 6 wins? Joe Gibbs would've been better off coaching the new Washington 
baseball team.

26.  (27) Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is most likely done for this year but making every game interesting. When's 
the last time a team this bad was a touchdown favorite.      

27.  (29) New Orleans
Well the Saints added to the Chiefs misery and further screw up the AFC West by beating 
the Broncos. Which team shows up? Chuck and duck or shoot themselves in the foot. 
I'm going to go with the Saints because that Bronco team still has issues.

28.  (21) Buffalo
THE BILLS ARE BACTWACK! It's officially wait till next year in Bills country. JP 
Losman had a great start to his NFL career. He managed to create two turnovers in scrub time.  
Why he doesn't start against the Rams this weekend is beyond me. He looks like the QB form
 the Waterboy.

29    (24) Oakland
Does anyone really care if the Raiders finish their season? They don't have one likeable player 
on the roster and pretty much trot out a bunch of has-been running backs and quarterbacks 
each week to compliment their horrendous group of wide receivers. Please San Diego, don't 
slip up here.      

30.  (28) Carolina
The Panthers saved some face by adding to the 49ers misery. This 2-7 train-wreck is a favorite
against the Cardinals. That might be the highlight of their season.

31.  (32) Miami
The "I don't even know his name" era begins in Miami. You know what Miami's problem is? They think it is 
their birthright or something to be good. They are too bull headed to trash the team and start over 
again. I can't wait to see what washed up players and bad head coach they bring in next year.

32.  (32) San Francisco  
Awful.
Did you know? The 49ers are the worst team in the NFL. Of course you did, look where they are ranked!