1. Rams (6-1): Second-half schedule looking good.
2. Raiders (6-1): Starting to separate in AFC West.
3. Packers (5-2): Facing biggest game of the season.
4. Steelers (6-1): Running and run defense both best.
5. Dolphins (5-2): They’ve won three in a row in Indy.
6. BEARS (6-1): Working overtime to enhance reputation.
7. Ravens (5-3): Elvis in Nashville in prime time.
8. Saints (4-3): Thankfully on the road again, where they win.
9. Chargers (5-3): No Brees-Flutie controversy yet.
10. Eagles (4-3): Still spinning offensive wheels.
11. 49ers (5-2): That Terrell Owens is getting weirder.
12. Colts (4-3): Beating Miami would be a good idea.
13. Giants (4-4): Can’t figure out where they’re going.
14. Jets (5-3): Edwards beginning to get through.
15. Broncos (4-4): A big disappointment so far.
16. Buccaneers (3-4): Ho-hum: Fourth straight 3-4 start.
17. Bengals (4-3): Trying to keep it going vs. Jaguars.
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18. Browns (4-3): No more early celebrations this year.
19. Patriots (4-4): Brady appears to be real deal again.
20. Falcons (3-4): Looks like big unhappy family.
21. Seahawks (3-4): Holmgren wants to call Joe Montana.
22. Vikings (3-4): Things could get worse before better.
23. Titans (3-4): Grinding but not much production.
24. Redskins (3-5): They’re too hot to want a week off.
25. Cardinals (2-5): There’s a reason they play in the desert.
26. Jaguars (2-5): The wheels are coming off fast.
27. Cowboys (2-5): Ryan Leaf is fourth QB starter this year.
28. Chiefs (2-6): They needed a priest and got Priest.
29. Bills (1-6): Rebuilding is a lonely process.
30. Panthers (1-7): Jim Harbaugh doesn’t deserve this.
31. Lions (0-7): Still in a Batch of trouble.