1. Indianapolis (1): Think the Colts are ready for this one?
2. Atlanta (2): This just in: Vick made it through the bye week healthy.
3. Pittsburgh (3): Steelers aren’t exactly in sync.
4. Denver (4): Fourth-quarter eruption makes it a good bye.
5. Carolina (5): Panthers need to win at Tampa Bay today.
6. New England (11): Will the Peyton hex continue?
7. Seattle (10): Seahawks have to prove they can win on the road.
8. San Diego (13): Expect a big second-half surge.
9. Cincinnati (12): Maybe Cincy’s fans should be patted down.
10. New York Giants (15): How long can the Mara magic continue?
11. Philadelphia (6): It’s painful to watch McNabb run.
12. Jacksonville (7): That loss in St. Louis will sting all season.
13. Kansas City (8): Green deserves credit for playing in anguish.
14. Tampa Bay (9): Is Rattay really a bad pass away?
15. Dallas (16): All’s calm. Parcells didn’t punch a coach or can a kicker last week.
16. St. Louis (18): Coaching the Rams is dangerous duty.
17. Chicago (19): Moving on up.
18. Miami (22): Best tailback duo this side of Denver.
19. Washington (14): These are the Redskins we know.
20. Detroit (17): Maybe the Lions should scrap the whole quarterback idea.
21. Oakland (24): We’ll start paying attention if the Raiders win at Kansas City today.
22. Buffalo (20): Nearly winning at New England could be a season highlight.
23. N.Y. Jets (21): Vinny aged another week during the bye.
24. Baltimore (23): Valiant efforts are all that’s left.
25. Arizona (25): At least the kicker is good.
26. Tennessee (26): Miss Pacman hits harder than Adam Jones.
27. San Francisco (31): Cody Pickett for mayor.
28. Green Bay (28): It’s not getting any better for Brett.
29. New Orleans (29): At least Tom Benson isn’t camera shy.
30. Houston (32): Texans want Browns on schedule every year.
31. Minnesota (27): Can it get worse? Probably.
32. Cleveland (30): Now that’s embarrassing.
ON THE MOVE
N.Y. Giants
The Giants were one of several teams to move five spots. If this team continues its surge, the move north will continue, too. Many think the Giants could be the team to beat in the NFC. Riding the emotions of the death of its beloved owner Wellington Mara, this team is playing with a purpose.
