1. New York Giants (1; 0): I was mocked for calling the upset, but it happened. Because I thought it was so predictable, I kept them at number 1. They faced the Eagles at a time when nobody wants to face the Eagles.
2. Tennessee Titans (2; 0): This team is built for the playoffs. They're the team to beat in January.
3. Pittsburgh Steelers (3; 0): I think I'm going to go on a Tony Romo rant in a little bit, but it won't be here. In any case, the Steelers didn't deserve that one. I'm excited for Sunday.
4. Indianapolis Colts (5; +1): Finally, a blow-out. The Bengals happened.
5. Baltimore Ravens (10; +5): I've been cautious all season with them. This week they leap-frog the winning Panthers because their four losses just so happen to be to the top four teams in these rankings.
6. Carolina Panthers (9; +3): They win big over a very good divisional opponent, but it's not enough to keep them above Baltimore. Is there any justice in this world? Everyone in the NFC South wins at home.
7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4; -3): If their defense couldn't tackle Carolina's running backs, how do they think they'll be able to get through the Giants in the playoffs?
8. Miami Dolphins (13; +5): I'm convinced that the Dolphins just do not have the talent to be feasibly good in the NFL. Sparano needs to be talked about more for coach of the year.
9. New England Patriots (11; +2): I certainly don't like moving them up 2 spots, as they really don't look too hot right now. I don't know of anyone that should be above them, though.
10. Minnesota Vikings (12; +2): They need Pat and Kevin Williams for their defensive line in the playoffs. If they have them, they could make some noise. If not, early exit.
11. Arizona Cardinals (14; +3): The Cardinals are in the playoffs! The Cardinals are in the playoffs! The Cardinals are in the playoffs!
12. Denver Broncos (15; +3): Quietly, they've won four out of five, but are now on their sixth string running back.
13. Dallas Cowboys (7; -6): And they're going to stay down here (or go lower) until the beginning of next year. Tony Romo was pathetic on Sunday. This is a team with no backbone.
14. Philadelphia Eagles (18; +4): Every single Eagles fan in America is just saying to themselves "if we don't get in because of the Cincinnati tie ..." Congratulations Brian Westbrook, though, for becoming the franchise leader in yards from scrimmage.
15. Atlanta Falcons (8; -7): Why did I drop them 7 for a close loss to a divisional opponent? Because they're 1-4 against the top 14 teams. And the one was a win against Carolina at home. Everyone in the NFC South wins at home.
16. New York Jets (6; -10): I don't care how much better San Francisco is playing, and that the Jets had to travel, and this and that. If they wanted to convince the world they were ready to play in the playoffs, they would have won this game.
17. New Orleans Saints (16; -1): Eh, what are you going to do. The Jets still have the most impressive victory in the league so far this season in my opinion. The Falcons have had a better year so far. Keep winning and they'll move up.
18. Washington Redskins (17; -1): At least they attempted to battle back against the Ravens. They just don't have enough offensively to succeed this year.
19. Chicago Bears (21; +2): At 7-6, if they win out, they could still sneak into the playoffs. That's a rather large "if."
20. Houston Texans (22; +2): Well look who's almost at .500. They want to be taken with respect and not have another high draft pick this year.
21. Buffalo Bills (19; -2): I guess Toronto didn't help.
22. San Francisco 49ers (26; +4): It will be a travesty if Mike Singletary is not re-hired at the end of this season. It will also be a travesty if Shaun Hill doesn't become their full-time quarterback.
23. Green Bay Packers (20; -3): Wow, this team faded fast. From a potential playoff spot to a possible top-10 draft pick. Didn't think I'd see that one.
24. San Diego Chargers (24; 0): I'm surprised I didn't see more headlines along the lines of "Chargers are coming back!" after they beat the Raiders. It seems it happens every other week.
25. Cleveland Browns (25; 0): If they play the Titans with this team in Tennessee 100 times, they would lose 100 times.
26. Jacksonville Jaguars (23; -3): I haven't seen a more uninspired defense in my life than what I saw from the Jaguars on Sunday.
27. Kansas City Chiefs (27; 0): Week 14 just ended, and the Chiefs are 2-11. For those of you who are actually still reading this, can you tell me what I should possibly say here?
28. Seattle Seahawks (30; +2): What a terrible way for Mike Holmgren's great career to end.
29. Oakland Raiders (29; 0): Where do you go in the draft for a team young at almost every offensive position?
30. Cincinnati Bengals (31; +1): Reports are that Marvin Lewis will be back next year. That's terrible. Tell me one thing he's done in Cincinnati to deserve such tenure.
31. St. Louis Rams (28; -3): This team beat Dallas this year?
32. Detroit Lions (32; 0): If they were going to win a game this year, that was going to be it. Stafford, here we come.
Division Rankings (I don't know why these didn't show up last week): Not a single change this week from last week, except for AFC South taking the number 3 spot back from the East. There's also a tie for last now that the 49ers are giving the NFC West its highest ranking of the year.
1. NFC South (average rank: 11.25)
2. NFC East (11.50)
3. AFC South (13.00)
4. AFC East (13.50)
5. AFC North (15.75)
6. NFC North (21.00)
7. AFC West (23.00)
8. NFC West (23.00)
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