1.) New York Giants: Can’t really argue this. Even without Plaxico, they can’t seem to be stopped right now.

2.) Tennessee Titans: They’re arguably the quietest 11-1 team I’ve ever seen. Not many people are picking them to win the Super Bowl.

3.) Tampa Bay Bucs: Great defense. Not a lot of turnovers. It’s a recipe for winning in the playoffs.

4.) Pittsburgh Steelers: The D played well. I still think they’re vulnerable to really good offenses, though.

5.) Carolina Panthers: They’ve got a huge game with Tampa this Sunday. It might very well decide who wins the South.

6.) Atlanta Falcons: They’re the most amazing story of the season. Win three of the next four, and they’re guaranteed a playoff spot.

7.) Indianapolis Colts: Colts are getting hot at the right time of the season. This win was big, because their offense didn’t have to lift a finger to pull it off.

8.) New York Jets: You can’t lose at home to the Broncos. Not that bad.

9.) Dallas Cowboys: Big test in Pittsburgh this weekend. Real big.

10.) Baltimore Ravens: Defense is playing great, so long as it’s not up against the Giants or Colts. Joe Flacco has really come a long way since the beinning of the season.

11.) New England Patriots: Matt Cassel’s stock just took a serious hit.

12.) Washington Redskins: The offense has stalled. This team isn’t making the playoffs this year.

13.) Arizona Cardinals: They’ll make the playoffs because of the division they’re in, but this team isn’t battle-tested come January.

14.) Denver Broncos: Their division stinks. But it doesn’t take away from the job Shannahan has done with so many injuries to that defense and running game.

15.) Minnesota Vikings: They’re biggest key down the stretch: Do the Williams’ boys get suspended or not? That’s what everything hinges on in Minnesota.

16.) Miami Dolphins: Too many close games against too many bad teams.

17.) Philadelphia Eagles: Good win against the Cards. But given that the Cards are 0-4 on the East this year — and given that one of those losses they gave up 56 points — I wonder if this game was more of an indication of how far Philly has come over the last week or just how bad Arizona is on the road out East.

18.) Chicago Bears: They’re fading fast. That Falcons loss with 0:12 left is really hurting them right now.

19.) New Orleans Saints: They needed to beat the Bucs. Their playoff hopes are all but dead.

20.) Buffalo Bills: What happened to this team’s offense?

21.) Green Bay Packers: Fans will blame Aaron Rodgers and say this team would be better with Favre, but facts are facts — the offense is fine and the defense is terrible.

22.) Houston Texans: Mario Williams will have another double digit sack season.

23.) SF 49′ers: Give this team credit for playing so hard since under Singletary.

24.) Jacksonville Jaguars: They were a trendy pick at the beginning of the year. If they can revamp that offensive line in the off season, I think they’ll be okay.

25.) San Diego Chargers: It’s time to just say this is a bad defense and an unpredictable offense.

26.) Cleveland Browns: Ken Dorsey’s first test? The Titans defense. Should be a fun watch.

27.) Kansas City Chiefs: Give this team a couple of years, and I think they’ll actually be decent.

28.) Oakland Raiders: How do you bet Denver on the road and then lose to KC at home?

29.) Seattle Seahawks: This team has talent. It’ll be scary to see them just add more with a high draft pick. That secondary has got to get fixed.

30.) St. Louis Rams: So much for playing better under Haslett. That was a two week illusion.

31.) Cincinnati Bengals: The season is over. At least they aren’t winless.

32.) Detroit Lions: They still are. And probably will stay that way until Week 8 or 9 of next year.