Dirty dozen

The top six and bottom six teams in the NFL based on current level of play.

1. New England (11-0): Based on last week’s result, came back to the pack a little.

2. Dallas (11-1): Good enough to compete with the Patriots? Maybe.

3. Green Bay (10-2): Just enjoy Brett Favre’s season with his young teammates.

4. Indianapolis (9-2): Getting through the injuries

5. Jacksonville (8-3): Trying to challenge the Colts.

6. Cleveland (7-4): Romeo Crennel deserves something for winning seven games with the league’s worst defense.

27. Detroit (6-5): Three straight losses. A Millen man march is in preparation.

28. Baltimore (4-7): Five straight losses is not a good omen for Brian Billick.

29. St. Louis (2-9): So much for a two-game winning streak.

30. Atlanta (3-8): So much for a two-game winning streak.

31. New York Jets (2-9): The Dolphins’ first victim?

32. Miami (0-11): Might get one against the Jets. Six three-point losses means you’re due.

Dave Goldberg, Associated Press