1. Indianapolis (1): Still the one.
2. Seattle (2): That comeback against the Titans could bode well later on.
3. Denver (3): Could there be a better Christmas gift for Broncos fans than what awaits?
4. New York Giants (4): Eli Manning had better snap out of it.
5. Cincinnati (5): Watching every move the Broncos make.
6. New England (6): Who wants to play this team in January?
7. San Diego (7): Likewise.
8. Jacksonville (8): Jaguars look like a one-and-done act in the playoffs.
9. Pittsburgh (10): Big Ben is looking comfortable again, and so are the Steelers.
10. Chicago (12): Rex Grossman isn’t perfect, but he’s no Kyle Orton. And that’s good enough.
11. Dallas (9): Think it was a fun week in Dallas?
12. Carolina (15): Can’t get a handle on this team.
13. Tampa Bay (11): Good thing the Bucs aren’t in the AFC.
14. Washington (17): Need to bottle that performance against Dallas.
15. Kansas City (13): Broncos hope that December magic is still in effect.
16. Miami (18): Season-opening loss to the Dolphins doesn’t look as bad to the Broncos now.
17. Minnesota (14): Yes, Brad Johnson can make mistakes.
18. Atlanta (16): Jim Mora has the old man’s feistiness.
19. Philadelphia (20): Give the Eagles credit for continuing to try.
20. St. Louis (19): Rams management doesn’t care if Mike Martz is medically cleared to coach.
21. Baltimore (21): Kyle Boller actually looked like an NFL quarterback against Green Bay.
22. Cleveland (25): Charlie Frye’s the guy.
23. Arizona (22): John Navarre isn’t the guy, but what’s the choice?
24. Detroit (23): I’d rather march in the cold than go inside and watch this mess.
25. Oakland (24): Loss to the Browns a low point of a low season.
26. Tennessee (26): Kept it close with the Seahawks, a good sign.
27. Green Bay (27): Is it time to see what Aaron Rodgers can do?
28. Buffalo (28): Bills fans are restless, and some even shirtless in the cold.
29. New York Jets (29): Brooks Bollinger is making some plays.
30. New Orleans (30): Todd Bouman isn’t.
31. Houston (32): Texans are a resilient, hard-working bunch.
32. San Francisco (31): Welcome back home, boys.
ON THE MOVE
Minnesota
One of four teams to move three spots this week, the Vikings’ journey might be the most telling. The loss to Pittsburgh last week made a shot at the playoffs unlikely. After turning around the season with six straight wins, the Vikings were flat against the Steelers and reverted to their sloppy ways. Funny how that happens against a good team.
