It's Week 10, Time For Some Playoff Talk...AFC Style!

Last year it was Tom, Randy, Wes. and the boys at 10-0.

This year it's um....LenDale White and Chris Johnson? 

Pacman got traded, Vince is probably in a mental institution, yet Jeff Fisher remarkably hasn't ripped his hair out.  These Titans might very well win the Super Bowl—or will they?

I'm gonna highlight the top five teams in each league, and their chances of winning it all as of right now. Plus I'll throw in my own little spin on things.

So, without further ado, let's start with the AFC.  What better way to start than at the top?

AFC

1. Tennessee 

Coach: Jeff Fisher

Claims to Fame

Their new spin on the NY-Giants "Thunder and Lightning." While neither back is as polished as Tiki Barber was, both are better than Ron Dayne. In a few years, Johnson will be better than Barber. Johnson is a special kind of back. White should drop around 10 pounds, and he'll be fine.

Their defense has only allowed 20 or more points once, to the Colts in Week Seven, (31-21, Titans) and is surprisingly effective against the run—something critics had said may be an issue this season.

The resurgence of Kerry Collins—who gets my vote for Comeback Player of the year—and the coming–out party for Justin Gage have complimented an outstanding running game.

Reasons Why 2009 Might Not be Super

Collins is an aging QB. Plus, only the '72 Dolphins have been perfect.

2. Pittsburgh

Coach: Bill Cowher

Claims to Fame

Hines Ward, Troy Polamalu and a vicious sack master named James Harrison. Bill Cowher has the grit to lead his team into the big game with a QB who dangles himself between the gridiron and the injured reserve.

Reasons Why 2009 Might Not be Super

Injuries, and New England, Dallas, and Baltimore in consecutive weeks.

3. NY Jets

Coach: Eric Mangini

Claims to Fame

Brett Farve's revenge tour has taken center stage like a Broadway production of Cats. Mangini looks like the Mangenius again. Thomas Jones is so underrated it blows my mind.

Reasons Why 2008 Might Not be Super

These guys still are the J.E.T.S. Jets, Jets, Jets, Brett Farve and Thomas Jones aside. Plus, this team is unproven. Give me a win over Tennessee or Denver and I'll rock the bandwagon.

4. Denver

Coach: Mike Shanahan

Claims to Fame

MVP candidate Jay Cutler and his wide receivers. Plus, you gotta like Shanahan's coaching ability.

Reasons Why 2008 Might Not be Super

Their defense...sucks! And again, the injury bug could bit them.

Those are the division leaders. Here are my two picks for the wild card:

5. New England

Coach: Bill Belichick

Claims to Fame

Belichick-led teams win games. Brady or no Brady, with or without Moss.

Reasons Why 2008 Might Not be Super

Of course, Tom Brady is important.

6. Indianapolis

Coach: Tony Dungy

Claims to Fame

Peyton gets things done. They could unseat Tennessee in the final game of the season, but don't count on it.

Reasons Why 2008 Might Not be Super

Injuries (an ongoing theme).

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My playoff picture looks like this:

Byes go to Tennessee and Pittsburgh.

Denver plays New England, with Denver winning, and playing Pittsburgh.

The Jets play Indianapolis, with the Jets winning and heading to Nashville.

Denver beats Pittsburgh, and the Jets beat Tennessee.

The Jets beat Denver, and Brett Favre gets to do what he wants to do—go out on top, much like John Elway did.

Coming soon, the NFC.