Dirty dozen

The top six and bottom six teams based on current level of play:

1. New England (9-0): Going on 19.

2. Dallas (8-1): Tony Romo gets more impressive each week.

3. Indianapolis (7-2): Injuries taking their toll, but played heroically last week.

4. Green Bay (8-1): Ryan Grant is providing a needed running element.

5. Pittsburgh (7-2): Could beat out battered Indy for a first-round bye.

6. Jacksonville (6-3): Should get David Garrard back this week.

27. Baltimore (4-5): Pathetic against the Bengals despite having a backup QB who can throw 70 yards from his knees.

28. St. Louis (1-8): Favored on the road against the 49ers.

29. Oakland (2-7): Cal might be the best team in the Bay Area.

30. New York Jets (1-8): Didn’t play, so didn’t move down.

31. San Francisco (2-7): Scary thought: Patriots have their first-round pick, which could be top three.

32. Miami (0-9): Time to look at John Beck.

Dave Goldberg, Associated Press