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We are halfway through the NFL season and we are also in the third month now of the 2009 regular season.
At one time, there were five teams who were still undefeated. Now, only two remain, and they are pretty much the class of the NFL right now.
Up until last week, there were three win-less teams in the NFL. Now, there is only one who gets to be the bottom dweller.
With a shocking 17-10 win over the Lions, the Rams got their first win of the 2009 season and first year head coach Steve Spagnuolo got his first ever coaching win.
Also, with Vince Young starting his first game in the season, the Titans got back into the win column with a 30-13 victory over the Jaguars.
That just leaves the Buccaneers at 0-7. It doesn't look to get any better for Raheem Morris in his first year.
With the NFL season at the halfway point, lets look at who is on top of the NFL rankings.
10. New York Giants (6) (5-3, Lost 40-17 to the Philadelphia Eagles)
It may be time for Tom Coughlin to push the panic button.
After two straight losses, most felt the Giants would rebound against the Eagles. Oh boy, were a lot of people including myself wrong.
The Giants couldn't stop the pass combination of Donovan McNabb to DeSean Jackson, they couldn't stop the run with Brian Westbrook out of the game, and they just didn't do anything good in this game.
The Giants were in the game at 16-7 and just needed to stop the Eagles before halftime to get the ball back, but instead, let the Eagles score two straight touchdowns to go ahead 30-7 at halftime.
After three straight losses, many are wondering if defensive coordinator Bill Sheridan is the right guy for the job. But injuries to Aaron Ross, Kenny Phillips, Chris Canty, Michael Boley, and Jay Alford don't help matters.
The Giants come home to play the Chargers. San Diego doesn't play well on the East coast. The Giants desperately need a win to stay alive in the NFC playoff chase. A win will ease some tension for Big Blue. A loss can not happen.
9. Cincinnati Bengals (8) (5-2, Bye Week in Week 8)
The Bengals have remained one of the surprises in 2009 so far, being tied for first place in the AFC North with the Steelers.
What's also surprising is they are 3-0 on the road while only 2-2 at home.
The key to their season has been the health of Carson Palmer, which so far, has been very good. He's getting protection to throw the ball to Chad Ochocinco, who is playing with a purpose to go along with his ridiculous last name.
Cedric Benson's career has been rejuvenated after a disastrous tenure with the Bears. Benson is on a tear in Cincinnati and doesn't look to stop anytime soon.
The Bengals will have a rematch against the division rival Ravens—a team they've already defeated. Ochocinco promised a win. Ray Lewis promised to rip Chad's funny head off.
Good luck there.
8. Philadelphia Eagles (UR) (5-2, Won 40-17 over the New York Giants)
With Donovan McNabb playing healthy, they have looked much better and have been playing like a contender.
They threw the football all over the field on the Giants all game long. Andy Reid stuck to the Saints and Cardinals strategy of the past two weeks by throwing the football on the weak secondary.
Donovan McNabb went 17-for-23 for 240 yards and three touchdown passes. DeSean Jackson had three catches for 78 yards and a touchdown.
With Brian Westbrook out, LeSean McCoy ran the ball 11 times for 82 yards and a touchdown. Fullback Leonard Weaver ran the ball eight times for 75 yards and a touchdown.
By halftime, the Eagles had beaten the Giants into submission. This game didn't resemble the slobber-knocker type fight games of the past between these two.
Next week on Sunday Night Football, the Eagles re-new their rivalry with the Cowboys. The winner gets first place of the NFC East.
7. Dallas Cowboys (10) (5-2, Won 38-17 over the Seattle Seahawks)
Don't look now, but Tony Romo might be a legit NFL quarterback again and Wade Phillips might in fact save his job next year.
Tony Romo went 21-for-36 with 256 yards and three touchdowns in another good performance at home. Dallas is 3-1 in their new Cowboys Stadium and the fans are enjoying the wins there.
Miles Austin continues to be a solid target, catching five passes for 61 yards and a touchdown.
The running game for the Cowboys wasn't effective against Seattle, but they didn't need it. Next week, they might need it.
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