- New England—They deserve the top spot.
- Philadelphia—NFC still belongs to them.
- Indianapolis—At least until the postseason.
- Carolina—Hot new team? I'll buy that.
- Atlanta—This could be the Falcons' season.
- Pittsburgh—Was last season a fluke?
- San Diego—Last season was not a fluke.
- Minnesota—With Moss gone, chemistry good.
- Baltimore—I'll build 'em up, for now.
- Jacksonville—Good roster, good cap.
- NY Jets—When does Curtis Martin fall off?
- Kansas City—Showed character late last season.
- Cincinnati—Defense is improved.
- St. Louis—Bulger is the real thing.
- Dallas—Rookie Ware what the Cowboys need.
- Seattle—Somewhere in the middle.
- Arizona—I'm buying it.
- NY Giants—Manning takes small steps.
- Buffalo—It's up to Losman.
- Denver—I'm not buying it.
- Oakland—Moss makes it worse.
- Houston—Decision due on David Carr.
- Green Bay—End of the line.
- Tennessee—Bad cap, great coach.
- Tampa Bay—I don't see anything.
- Chicago—Bears could surprise.
- New Orleans—I wish I could make them number one.
- Washington—This is ugly.
- Cleveland—First shaky steps.
- Miami—Tough guys don't always win.
- Detroit—Tired of waiting.
- San Francisco—Until they prove otherwise.
