1. Steelers (11-2): Kordell Stewart playing at MVP level.
2. Rams (11-2): Kurt Warner getting into throwing zone.
3. BEARS (10-3): Amazing season keeps rolling along.
4. 49ers (11-3): Two shutouts in three games for defense.
5. Raiders (10-3): Rich Gannon as determined as ever.
6. Packers (9-4): Heading for wild-card road game.
7. Eagles (9-5): They don’t mind playing on road.
8. Patriots (10-5): Belichick is AFC coach of the year.
9. Dolphins (9-5): Are they getting better or worse?
10. Ravens (8-5): Not looking anything like last year.
11. Jets (8-5): Hanging in there unimpressively.
12. Buccaneers (7-6): Sliding to edge of playoff race.
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13. Broncos (7-7): They need byes for rest of season.
14. Saints (7-6): No poise. Coach needs to show some.
15. Seahawks (7-6): Suddenly in midst of playoff run.
16. Titans (6-7): McNair quietly having best season ever.
17. Falcons (6-7): Home Depot owner needs to bring tools.
18. Redskins (6-7): Looking more and more like .500 team.
19. Browns (6-7): Rowdy Dawg Pound muzzled for year.
20. Giants (6-7): Spoiler role all that’s left now.
21. Colts (5-8): Manning too good to keep down.
22. Vikings (5-8): Moss plays hard, but it doesn’t help.
23. Jaguars (5-8): Keeping it together despite long odds.
24. Cardinals (5-8): Nothing left to celebrate.
25. Chargers (5-9): They need a fresh Brees . . . and soon.
26. Chiefs (4-9): Trent Green is starting to play better.
27. Cowboys (4-9): Quincy Carter needs time; see Stewart.
28. Bengals (4-9): Send out the posse for a quarterback.
29. Bills (2-11): Can’t wait for future, which isn’t now.
30. Panthers (1-12): Could they beat tired, visiting Rams?
31. Lions (1-12): Bears are awfully glad they got their win.