Dirty dozen
The top six and bottom six teams based on current level of play:
| Team | Comment |
| 1. Indianapolis (9-0) | But a tough schedule lies ahead. |
| 2. Pittsburgh (7-2) | Could probably beat most teams with Randle El at QB. |
| 3. Denver (7-2) | Could easily be unbeaten since 34-10 opening-day loss in Miami. |
| 4. Carolina (7-2) | Like Denver, has won seven of eight since opening loss. |
| 5. Seattle (7-2) | Shaun Alexander is having an MVP season. |
| 6. Cincinnati (7-2) | Marvin Lewis said the Bengals are 0-0 because they’re focusing too much on Indy. |
| 27. Baltimore (2-7) | No TDs in 11 quarters. |
| 28. New York Jets (2-7) | Ten guys on IR. |
| 29. New Orleans (2-7). | Just one win since opening-day victory in Carolina. |
| 30. Tennessee (2-7). | Why did the Titans use a high pick on Pac Man? |
| 31. San Francisco (2-7) | No QB on the current roster has a TD pass this season. |
| 32. Houston (1-8) | The Texans compete, but that’s about all. |
Source: Associated Press