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1 Pittsburgh Steelers (12-5)
Steelers are peaking at just the right time and will look to the savvy Big Ben, a sound ground game and their tough defense to bring the title back to Pittsburgh.
2 Seattle Seahawks (13-3)
Seahawks recaptured their strut vs Panthers and prepare for what should be a tough Super Bowl.
3 Carolina Panthers (12-5)
Panthers were not able to overcome key injuries and big mistakes by Jake.
4. Denver Broncos (13-3)
Broncos had a fine season but went as far as they can go with veteran QB Jake Plummer.
5 Indianapolis Colts (14-2)
Colts fell apart down the stretch that ended whaot looked like a special season until December.
6 Chicago Bears (11-5)
Da Bears were not really talking trash last week were they. HA HA HA HA
7 New England Patriots (11-6)
All good things come to an end. Patriots were a true champion until the end.
8 Washington Redskins (11-6)
Skins had a great late run but their offense came up short in key games.
9 Cincinnati Bengals (11-6)
The Bengals lost QB Carson Palmer on his first pass vs Steelers. Cincy’s hopes will have to wait another season.
10 Jacksonville Jaguars (12-5)
Jags gave a strong effort vs Pats but are not ready for the next step this season.
11 New York Giants (11-6)
The G Men are still warming up for their playoff game with Carolina but over sleeping is no excuse.
12 Tampa Bay Bucs (11-6)
The Bucs fought the Skins to the wire but came up just short in a fine playoff contest.
13 Kansas City Chiefs (10-6)
Chiefs are the best club not to make the playoffs and look to new HC Herman Edwards to take the next step.
14 Dallas Cowboys (9-7)
Cowboys play up and down to the competition but weak 2-4 finish sends them home for the season.
15 San Diego Chargers (9-7)
Chargers never recovered from their poor 3-4 start that put them under water the complete season.
16 Atlanta Falcons (8-8)
Falcons lost 4 of their last 5 games and are probably the most overrated club in the league this season.
17 Miami Dolphins (9-7)
Dolphins returned to respectability and look for offseason moves to strengthen their playoff run for next season.
18 Minnesota Vikings (9-7)
The Vikings love boat will be land locked for the winter.
19 Baltimore Ravens (6-10)
Ravens holding on to hope that a late improving QB Kyle Boller solved with biggest problem area.
20 Philadelphia Eagles (6-10)
Eagles made a colossal mistake with signing TO that pushed this club off the cliff.
21 Buffalo Bills (5-11)
Bills still don’t know how to win key games and must mature for their rebuilding process to step up next season.
22 Cleveland Browns (6-10)
Browns were competitive weekly but still have to add playmakers on both sides of the ball.
23 Detroit Lions (5-11)
The Lions are an annual train wreck and looks for new direction from revamped coaching staff.
24 St. Louis Rams (6-10)
Rams caved in over 2nd half of season and face a critical offseason to regain respectability.
25 Arizona Cardinals (5-11)
Cardinals are always drafting in the top ten selections with little positive changes annually.
26 Tennessee Titans (4-12)
Titans have a lot of changes to make to return to playoff contention.
27 Oakland Raiders (4-12)
The Raiders nation is going into the Black Hole once again for the winter.
28 New York Jets (4-12)
Jets looking to start with new head coach after a nightmare season.
29 San Francisco 49ers (4-12)
49ers stayed competitive over second half and look to offseason to continue their rebuilding job.
30 New Orleans Saints (3-13)
The Saints battled through an impossible season and looks to new coaching staff to make quick recovery.
31 Green Bay Packers (3-13)
Packers struggled through an injury-plagued season with aging veterans. They wait on the Brett Favre decision to retire to decide new direction.
32 Houston Texans (2-14)
Texans get the first overall pick and Reggie Bush is a great deodorant for this offense.