1. Broncos (9-1)-- They are the defending Super Bowl champs, with the highest scoring offense and best point differential in the NFL. Tebow is playing at an ungodly level. So what they are on a 1 game losing streak. You didn't think that would be enough to drop them did you?
2. Bucs (9-1)-- They have won 25 out of 26 regular season games in this league. Have by far the lowest scoring defense at 13 points per game. They have just won too many games for us to not consider them the NFC favorite.
3. Patriots (9-1)-- We're giving New England the edge over Seattle, because they have played a slightly tougher schedule in our opinion and we're not going to fault the Patriots for having their only loss against the top team in the league in Denver. Also, Pats are #1 in the NFL in rushing offense.
4. Seahawks (9-1)-- Seattle averages the 3rd most points per game in the league and hasn't lost a game since week 4. The difference this year is Steve Austin's no nonsense approach after last season they were led (if you want to call it that) by Al Bundy.
5. Titans (8-2)-- They gave the Broncos their first loss in a long time last week. That alone commands respect. But, with Andrew Luck getting better by the day and Jamaal Charles leading the offense, this team will be scary come playoff time.
6. Cowboys (8-2)-- They are averaging the 2nd most points per game in the NFL and have the 2nd best point differential in the NFL. They are definitely trending up. Cowboys fans will surely complain that they deserve to be higher and perhaps they should, but the Titans were just too impressive in beating Denver.
7. Packers (7-3)-- They gave Tampa Bay and Seattle their only losses and took Denver down to the wire. But, they lost to 3 win teams in Minnesota and Chicago. Which team will we see come playoff time? One thing is for sure, Russell Wilson is on a tear.
8. Jets (7-3)-- Started 0-3 and haven't lost a game since. As hot as anybody in the league, I'm sure nobody is looking forward to playing them right now. They have really completed their offense with the acquisition of DHB.
9. 49ers (7-3)-- Second lowest scoring defense in the NFL. But, their offense is 27th in yards and 15th in points. After coming withing a quarter of a championship last season, are they ready for another deep run in the playoffs? Looks like it will have to be as a wild card this time around.
10. Jaguars (6-4)-- 8th in points per game. Can they catch the Raiders or Jets in the wild card race and give Kurt Warner one last shot at a postseason run? If they can make it, they could be scary.
11. Raiders (7-3)-- They are in position to make they playoffs as a wild card, and have won their share of games, but they are 24th in the NFL in points per game and that has us worried. Defense has been good enough to win, but can they keep winning with that offense?
12. Saints (6-4)-- Rookie TE Steele has been an absolute monster as he leads the NFL in catches and already has over 1,200 yards. They score the 9th most points per game in the NFL, but where is the defense? Can they get enough balance to make a wild card push?
13. Eagles (6-4)-- 5th in rushing offense, but 29th in total offense. Will the stubbornness of MrHardbody201 to make Trent Richardson look like a star cost the team in the end? This team desperately needs a passing game, but still they are right in the thick of a wild card race.
14. Bears (3-7)-- Too high for a 3 win team you proclaim? Let me explain. They started 3-0 under bigstickybomb, but he had to leave the team under a cloud of personal reasons. They would go 0-7 without him, and the chants at Soldier Field grew stronger with each game, "WE WANT STICKY". Guess what, bigstickybomb is back and we know they are a contender under his leadership.
15. Lions (5-5)-- Cutler has been racking up the yards, but he's throwing way too many INTs. Recently acquired Roddy White gives them a nightmare receiving corps with him, Julio Jones, and Jimmy Graham. Can they beat the Packers this week and get back in the division race?
16. Ravens (5-5)-- They remain 1 game out of the AFC North lead, but get a chance to beat the Bengals in week 13 and tie things up. They just seem to be missing a little bit on offense to make them a true contender. Will they try to make a splash with a trade and go for the division title or will they build for next season?
17. Bengals (6-4)-- This might seem low for a team leading the AFC North, but quite frankly we're not impressed. They are being outscored by 58 points this season. Have to give them credit for having the #6 passing offense, but to say the least the jury is still out on that defense.
18. Bills (5-5)-- Their biggest problem is Blaine Gabbert. 35 INTs a year after he led the league in that category. At some point, things will have to change. They have the 3rd most passing yards in the league, but the turnovers are killing them.
19. Browns (4-6)-- Started the season well, but they have lost their last 4. Don't be surprised if they get into the division title race as they have games remaining with both the Ravens and Bengals.
20. Falcons (4-6)-- Currently on a 3 game losing streak, they are just too up and down. A win over the Titans was impressive, but the 38 INTs by Ryan Tannehill are not impressive. Players have reportedly been struggling to understand emails and text messages from the head coach. Communication is key.
21. Rams (4-6)-- We see a lot of potential in the Rams. Most of their losses have been in close games and they have the 4th rushing offense in the NFL. Could they be a bounce back candidate for next season?
22. Chiefs (3-7)-- Only 3 wins, but they have actually outscored their opponents on the season. 11th in points per game and 8th in total offense. Can they get enough from the defense to become a playoff team next season?
23. Panthers (4-6)-- This has been an up and down first season for their rookie head coach. But, the biggest problem is the #26 scoring offense in the league. They are going to have to get some firepower on that offense.
24. Vikings (3-7)-- They sport the 10th scoring offense and 8th passing offense, but that rushing offense is #28. A long way from the days of AP in Minnesota, but can they get some balance?
25. Colts (3-7)-- Started 3-2, haven't won since. Very similar to last season. Why can't this team perform after September? Is it because their GM seemingly never stops trading. Half the time guys can't get their bags unpacked before Indy is shipping them out again.
26. Redskins (3-7)-- They have won 4 games, but the biggest problem is Colin Kaepernick throwing a league leading 40 INTs. The Skins have made quite a few trades in recent weeks, will they be a better team going into next season?
27. Chargers (2-8)-- They are stockpiling picks for next season. Could be a team to watch in the future. At least they have a plan, which we can't say about the other teams down here.
28. Dolphins (2-8)-- They are coming off a win last week, which is always nice when a team has a record like theirs. Can Philip Rivers stop throwing so many INTs? What happened to the days of Rivers being a good NFL QB? Is it time to trade Calvin Johnson and rebuild?
29. Giants (2-8)-- Giants have recently had a new owner take over, so at least there is some optimism things will be different in the future. Although, this new owner hasn't given us much reason to believe.
30. Texans (2-8)-- Several early season games were missed by the Texans owner. After making some big time trades, can they bounce back and win a few more games next season with a full 16 games?
31. Steelers (1-9)-- The Steelers have been keeping this spot warm since the beginning of the league. The fans of Pittsburgh can't be happy. Fire Kanye has become their rallying cry.
32. Cardinals (1-9)-- This poor team can hardly keep the same owner for more than a few games. Will somebody step in as their savior?
12/8/2012, 8:12 pm
Well done, even if I get a bullshit ranking. 
