Dirty dozen
The top six and the bottom six heading into Week 16:
Team | Comment |
1. Pittsburgh (13-1) | Close call in N.Y., but a win is a win |
2. Philadelphia (13-1) | What next without T.O.? |
3. Indianapolis (11-3) | Manning and Dungy are a class act |
4. San Diego (11-3) | Could be a playoff surprise |
5. New England (12-2) | Didn’t play Patriots football in Miami |
6. Atlanta (11-3) | One of two legitimate NFC contenders |
27. Miami (3-11) | Moving up. Jim Bates deserved a shot at coaching job |
28. Tennessee (4-10) | An unaccustomed spot for the Titans |
29. N.Y. Giants (5-9) | Better against Pitt, Eli most of all |
30. St. Louis (6-8) | Bulger makes a difference |
31. San Francisco (2-12) | Last or next-to-last. Take your pick |
32. Cleveland (3-11) | Ditto |
Source: Associated Press