1. Steelers (11-1): Hanging on to top spot and slipping.
2. Patriots (11-1): Revving up for playoffs as usual.
3. Eagles (11-1): The best teams get better at end.
4. Colts (9-3): Manning’s great season isn’t over.
5. Chargers (9-3): Watch for letdown after Denver.
6. Jets (9-3): Chance for measurement in Pittsburgh.
7. Falcons (9-3): Shutouts in December a bad sign.
8. Packers (7-5): Rebounded once; now comes hard part.
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9. Vikings (7-5): Continuing up-and-down pattern.
10. Ravens (7-5): Defense couldn’t contain Palmer.
11. Broncos (7-5): Plummer driving Shanahan crazy.
12. Jaguars (6-6): Still not out of it, but down.
13. Bengals (6-6): Lots of excitement over .500 team.
14. Bills (6-6): Don’t look now, but wait for 2005.
15. Rams (6-6): Chandler again; no concussions yet.
16. Panthers (5-7): Looking to run table in weak NFC.
17. Seahawks (6-6): Worst .500 team in whole league.
18. Buccaneers (5-7): Salvaging NFC pride in San Diego.
19. Texans (5-7): Don’t want Manning to set record.
20. Cowboys (5-7): Little brother Jones shows way.
21. Bears (5-7): Hutchinson set bar high for himself.
22. Chiefs (4-8): Not much reason to watch on Monday.
23. Giants (5-7): Poor Eli has to win at least one.
24. Lions (5-7): They could drive stake in Green Bay.
25. Raiders (4-8): Not consistently competitive again.
26. Redskins (4-8): See if they can slow down McNabb.
27. Titans (4-8): Last place in AFC South not in plan.
28. Cardinals (4-8): Promising start, familiar finish.
29. Browns (3-9): Time to fire the players next.
30. Saints (4-8): Benson needs to sell this used car.
31. Dolphins (2-10): All they once had was defense.
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32. 49ers (1-11): They should be able to beat Cardinals.