This is also the best showing in the rankings for the NFC. Just a few weeks ago, the AFC ruled the top five, but there’s a little more balance in the top portion of the rankings. That conference can thank the Falcons for their dramatic victory against the Ravens, an outcome that gave a little more credibility to the top teams in the NFC.
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New York Jets Whether they’re lucky or good, it really doesn’t matter, because the Jets keep pulling out wins. But that Week 13 matchup with the Patriots on Monday night might be the most important game in the AFC this season. The winner will likely get a first-round bye, while the loser will almost certainly open the playoffs on the road. |
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New England Patriots Tom Brady’s name has been mentioned in the MVP race for a few weeks, but his output in Pittsburgh, on an injured right foot no less, might be the signature performance he’ll need to really springboard that campaign. |
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Atlanta Falcons Even though wide receiver Roddy White admitted to pushing off on Ravens cornerback Josh Wilson, the officials did the right thing by holstering their flags. Wilson was equally at fault for engaging White 10 yards down the field, and he got beat as a result. |
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New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees has completed 69.8 percent of his passes for 2,587 yards, 18 touchdowns and 12 interceptions this season. He could potentially reach a career high in touchdowns (34 in 2008 and 2009) but has already surpassed his 11 interceptions from last season. |
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Pittsburgh Steelers The Steelers still have plenty of things going for them, but that offensive line is a gigantic liability. This unit gave up 50 sacks last season, and it’s got backups starting at three positions right now. |
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Baltimore Ravens Baltimore has built its identity on defense, but that unit let the Ravens down in the final minute against the Falcons. |
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Green Bay Packers The Packers can deliver the knockout blow on Brett Favre and the Vikings this week in Minnesota. |
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Philadelphia Eagles Michael Vick completed 20 of 28 passes for 333 yards and four touchdowns and had 80 rushing yards with two more TDs Monday against the Redskins. |
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Indianapolis Colts The Colts don’t have an overly impressive win just yet, but this week’s trip to New England could change that. Either way, we’ll soon know if the Colts are a legitimate contender, or a team that’s simply getting by due to its elite quarterback. |
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New York Giants The Giants have only beaten two teams that currently have winning records — the Bears and Seahawks — so the Super Bowl talk can simmer for a little bit, especially after that power outage against the Cowboys. |
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