1. Pittsburgh (9-1)—Bill Cowher's best coaching job.
2. Philadelphia (9-1)—Eagles back on track.
3. New England (9-1)—Pats are 23-3 over the last two years.
4. Atlanta (8-2)—Not always impressive.
5. Indianapolis (7-3)—Playing at peak performance.
6. Denver (7-3)—Broncos single-digit in all rankings
7. San Diego (7-3)—Brees just keeps getting better.
8. Baltimore (7-3)—Boller starting to come to life.
9. NY Jets (7-3)—Facing brutal finishing schedule
10. Green Bay (6-4)—Packers on a roll.
11. Minnesota (6-4)—What are Jags facing this week?
12. Seattle (6-4)—They may have something for December.
13. Jacksonville (6-4)—Tough two weeks ahead.
14. St. Louis (5-5)—Rams are just so-so.
15. NY Giants (5-5)—Giants seeking true level.
16. Tennessee (4-6)—Gutsy win in Jacksonville.
17. Buffalo (4-6)—Oh, that loss to the Jaguars.
18. Tampa Bay (4-6)—Beginning to look like contender.
19. Cincinnati (4-6)—Better than their record.
20. Houston (4-6)—Texans in hard decline.
21. Chicago (4-6)—Get the number of that truck.
22. Arizona (4-6)—Fitzgerald on the rise.
23. Detroit (4-6)—No roar in Lions.
24. New Orleans (4-6)—Haslett in final days.
25. Kansas City (3-7)—Why didn't they address defense?
26. Cleveland (3-7)—Why didn't they draft Roethlisberger?
27. Carolina (3-7)—Panthers showing some heart.
28. Washington (3-7)—Will Gibbs stay another year?
29. Oakland (3-7)—Time to blow it up.
30. Dallas (3-7)—Will Parcells stay another year?
31. San Francisco (1-9)—They left more than their heart.
32. Miami (1-9)—Coach rumors will begin emerging soon.
