
1. Houston: It’s going to be difficult to beat the Texans’ balance.
2. San Francisco: 49ers showing they are for real.
3. Pittsburgh: They usually find a way to get the job done.
4. Philadelphia: How long will they be this high with o-line issues?
5. Baltimore: Race with Steelers will again be tense and tight.
6. San Diego: Getting off to a good start so important.
7. Atlanta: Trying to capitalize on Saints’ slow start.
8. New England: Losing at home to Arizona? Seriously?
9. Green Bay: Packers will probably start climbing this list.
10. Denver: We’ll find out soon enough if Manning is human.
11. Dallas: The roller coaster Cowboys finally at home this week.
12. Detroit: They will battle with Packers all season.
13. Chicago: When will the Bears protect Cutler?
14. New York Giants: Eli is showing he’s now the best Manning.
15. Cincinnati: Defense has to play a lot better.
16. Carolina: There’s a sense they will start rising on this list.
17. Seattle: Seahawks have to show they can win on the road.
18. St. Louis: Fisher has Rams being relevant again.
19. Washington: Injury to Orakpo will be tough to overcome.
20. New Orleans: Maybe us against the world isn’t enough.
21. Arizona: Looking pretty good, but can they stay consistent?
22. New York Jets: They have to show they’re not grossly overrated.
23. Tampa Bay: Bucs make headlines on a kneeldown? Please.
24. Buffalo: We’ll find out soon who the real Bills are.
25. Miami: They can run and stop the run. Let’s see if they can win.
26. Oakland: They can pass, but have to run much better.
27. Kansas City: Poor start has wolves baying at Pioli’s door.
28. Cleveland: Two tough losses, but Browns are improving.
29. Minnesota: Vikings are playing better than expected.
30. Jacksonville: Offense has to find some consistency.
31. Indianapolis: Luck will lead them to some victories.
32. Tennessee: No team playing worse than Titans at this point.