The Bears won a shootout in week seven against their division rival Vikings and now face a winless Lions team in week nine. If all goes well, the Bears can go 5-3 heading into week ten’s showdown with the undefeated Titans.
12. Falcons 4-3
The Falcons showed their age against the blitz-happy Eagles on Sunday. Matt Ryan has played like one of the best rookie quarterbacks the league has seen for some time. We will see if Ryan continues his rookie luck against a struggling Raiders team in week nine.
11. Eagles 4-3
The Eagles welcomed back Brian Westbrook and Kevin Curtis with open arms in week eight as they picked apart the up-and-coming Falcons team. Westbrook played the role of Superman on Sunday, totaling 209 yards and two touchdowns on the day. Can they keep the momentum going to catch up in the NFC East against a struggling Seahawks team in week nine?
10. Cardinals 4-3
The Cardinals continued their east coast road game issues on Sunday, dropping a close one against a revived Panthers team. The Cardinals should not have to skip a beat facing the Rams, 49ers, and Seahawks over the next three weeks and looking to improve on their recent success.
9. Buccaneers 5-3
The Buccaneers lost a close one to the 'Boys from Dallas on Sunday. Many would have thought Jeff Garcia would have lit up the banged up Dallas secondary come Sunday, but were unexpectedly wrong. Garcia will have to greatly improve on his 5.18 yards per attempt as he faces a 1-6 Chiefs team come Sunday.
8. Cowboys 5-3
Even lacking leadership, a secondary, and steady quarterback play could not stop the Cowboys from pulling off the tight win against the Buccaneers on Sunday. Could this be the last we see of Brad Johnson this season? After this week’s showdown with the Giants, Cowboys fans can only hope so. Tony Romo is expected back after the team’s week ten bye for a rematch against the Washington Redskins.
7. Patriots 5-2
With starters Tom Brady, Laurence Maroney, and Rodney Harrison all on injured reserve, we would expect the Patriots to be struggling right about now, but we would be wrong wrong. The Patriots have kept their composure and have tied the Bills for the division lead. Can the Patriots improve on their current 5-2 record against a struggling Colts team this Sunday?
6. Bills 5-2
The Bills should have won against the Dolphins on Sunday. They let the Dolphins sneak back into the game and win it in the fourth quarter. Every team has had a surprise loss this season—except for the Titans—so the Bills are entitled to one as well.
The Bills better get right back on that horse, as the Patriots are back and are nipping at their feet for the AFC East division lead.
5. Steelers 5-2
The Steelers came close to beating the reigning world champs in week eight. Ben Roethlisberger is turning into a human piñata in Pittsburgh, and if the Steelers' offensive line does not improve, we may see candy scattered around the ground at Heinz Field before season’s end.
4. Redskins 6-2
The Redskins have been one of the few surprise teams of the year thus far. Lead by the improved and flawless play of Jason Campbell, the Redskins won their sixth game of the season on Sunday. They face the tough task of battling the injury depleted Steelers on a sure to be action packed Sunday.
3. Panthers 6-2
After battling back from a 17-3 deficit to win against the Cardinals, the Panthers improved to 6-2 on Sunday. Sunday’s win put the Panthers at the top of the NFC South division race as they head into their bye week.
2. Giants 6-1
The Giants persevered against the banged up Steelers on Sunday. After fighting back from a 14-9 deficit, the Giants secured their place at the top of the NFC East for another week. Next, the Giants face the Tony Romo-less Cowboys at home on Sunday.
1. Titans 7-0
Another week, another win for the still undefeated Titans. The Titans controlled their game against the Colts from start to finish. One of the top defenses, as well as the leadership of veteran Kerry Collins and the duo of LenDale White and Chris Johnson, has paved the way for the Titans' magical start as they head into week nine to face off against the Packers.
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