1) Dallas Cowboys - No change. This team is clearly the best overall
team on paper in the NFL but their secondary is a big issue going forward
because of injury.
2) New England Patriots - No change. Matt Cassel did a good job of
managing the game last week.
3) Green Bay Packers - Up from No. 7. Aaron Rodgers is clearly the real
deal.
4) New York Giants - Up from No. 8. They could be 3-0 heading into their
bye.
5) Pittsburgh Steelers - No change. They get their first real test
against the Eagles on Sunday.
6) Tennessee Titans - Up from No. 12. If Kerry Collins can be decent
behind center, this team could push for the division crown.
7) Philadelphia Eagles - Down from No. 3. They have a great offense but
the pass rush is a big problem.
8) Indianapolis Colts - Down from No. 5. Nice come from behind win last
week but their offensive line is decimated by injury.
9) Buffalo Bills - Up from No. 14. Their front four looks to be
improved, same with their secondary.
10) Carolina Panthers - Up from No. 11. They get Steve Smith back this
week. You could be looking at the most improved team in the NFL this season.
11) Arizona Cardinals - Up from No. 16. They finally seem to have some
balance on offense and the defense looks to be improved.
12) Chicago Bears - Up from No. 18. Despite losing last week the defense
looks much improved.
13) New York Jets - Down from No. 9. The play calling should come under
fire.
14) Denver Broncos - Up from No. 20. They have a juggernaut offense but
the defense is still very suspect.
15) Baltimore Ravens - Up from No. 22. Getting their veteran cornerbacks
healthy is the biggest reason for optimism on defense.
16) Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Up from No. 18. If Brian Griese can give their
offense more stability, this team could push for a playoff spot.
17) San Diego Chargers - Down from No. 6. The loss of Shawne Merriman was
noticeable last week.
18) Minnesota Vikings - Down from No. 10. Their inability to move the
ball in the air on offense is still a big problem as is their shaky pass
defense.
19) New Orleans Saints - Down from No. 13. The absence of Marques Colston
was really evident in last week's game.
20) Houston Texans - Up from No. 23. The unscheduled bye should
help get Ahman Green back sooner.
21) Jacksonville Jaguars - Down from No. 15. They have to find a way to
move the football but they aren't using Maurice Jones-Drew enough. He didn't
have a carry in the first half of last week's game.
22) Cleveland Browns - Down from No. 17. Could their passing game be this
bad? The secondary is what will wind up keeping the defense from being solid but
an improved pass rush would help.
23) San Francisco 49ers - Up from No. 24. Nice win last week but the
defense still has problems. The passing game is starting to come on.
24) Washington Redskins - Up from No. 26. The offense looked a lot better
last week but they weren't exactly facing a good defense.
25) Seattle Seahawks - Down from No. 21. How bad is at when they have to
sign Koren Robinson?
26) Atlanta Falcons - No change. Reality hit this young team last week
but they face an 0-2 on Sunday.
27) Oakland Raiders - Up from No. 31. Heck of a win for them last week
but they have an even bigger challenge coming up this week in Buffalo.
28) Cincinnati Bengals - Up from No. 29. The defense was a little better
last week but what's going on with their offense?
29) Detroit Lions - No change. Give them credit for fighting back last
week but the defense is still weak.
30) Miami Dolphins - No change. Reality hit this team last week.
31) Kansas City Chiefs - No change. You know it's bad when the Raiders
come in and dominate. Glenn Dorsey is a big problem for the team on defense.
32) St. Louis Rams - No change. If Scott Linehan makes it through the
entire season without being fired many would be surprised.