New Orleans Saints (9-3) (Even) – The Saints offense is amazing, if the defense can just limit teams to 20 points then the Saints are always going to be in business.
Houston Texans (9-3) (Even) – Yates did what he could and it was enough to beat good football team in the Falcons. The defense continued to prove why it’s among the leagues best though.
New England Patriots (9-3) (Even) – Although they won, the defense in the 4th quarter was terrible. The Colts a game out of what appeared to be at first a blowout. The offense is a lock, the defense is the key to opening the door for a successful playoff run.
Denver Broncos (7-5) (+8) – Tebow is now 6-1 as a starter this year, and he has now helped the Broncos to first place in their division. Once again led the team in an epic game, and comeback win.
New York Jets (7-5) (+4) – A game where the score tells you a different story. A defensive game that late in the 4th, the Jets finally started to pour it on offensively. Relatively easy game for the Jets in the Chiefs are next.
Atlanta Falcons (7-5) (-2) Matt Ryan had a terrible game which goes to credit the Texans defense. The had ample times to score though, and failed. Playoff hopes will be on a week to week basis as there right there in the pack.
Tennessee Titans (7-5) (+4) A nice road win and it seems Chris Johnson is starting to come alive finally. This is a good sign and a perfect time with the wildcard staring right at them.
Detroit Lions (7-5) (-3) – Luckily for the Lions, there is no apparent team for the second wildcard spot. A rather easy game finally for the Lions against the Vikings, they need a win to stay with the pack.
Cincinnati Bengals (7-5) (-2) – Blown out by the Steelers and once again Dalton struggled against a good team. It looks like Bengals need to face more under .500 teams if they are going to be in the playoffs.
Arizona Cardinals (5-7) (+4) – Kolb came back a week too soon for the Cowboys. Not technically eliminated, but don’t be surprised if the Cardinals sneak into the mix. This of course pending on if they can pull off another upset over the 49ers.
Miami Dolphins (4-8) (+6) – They absolutely dominated the Raiders and are arguably becoming the hottest team in the NFL. The Eagles are next, but can they blow them out too?
Philadelphia Eagles (4-8) (-4) – Vick is back but at this point, the “Dream Team” is all but a nightmare.
Carolina Panthers (4-8) (+5) – Cam Newton had a game for the ages, things are looking up for the Panthers next year.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-8) (-1) – Curious what the off-season plans might entail for the struggling bucs.
Minnesota Vikings (2-10) (+1) – Ponder had another great week but in the end, the forces of Tim Tebow were too strong for the Vikings. +1 in the ranking despite that loss, Rams are clearly worse then the Vikings.
Indianapolis Colts (0-12) (Even) – The way Dan Orlovsky played last week should give the Colts some hope to win one game in their next four. I’m banking on their meeting against the Jaguars in their last game of the season.