NFL Dirty dozen

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

1. New England (13-0): No real obstacles to a perfect regular season.

2. Dallas (12-1): Sometimes late comebacks are more impressive than blowouts.

3. Indianapolis (11-2): Anthony Gonzalez gives Peyton Manning another target.

4. Green Bay (11-2): You know it’s a good year when Ryan Grant becomes a star.

5. Jacksonville (9-4): How come Fred Taylor is staying healthier as he ages?

6. Seattle (9-4): Mike Holmgren says he’s learning from Bill Belichick, a flexible approach for a guy in his 16th season.

27 (tie) New York Jets (3-10): Better with Clemens, but …

27. (tie) Baltimore (4-9): Seven straight losses, although Miami is up next.

28. Oakland (4-9): The Packers showed the Raiders still have a long way to go.

29. Kansas City (4-9): Larry Johnson is missed. So is a QB. Any QB.

30. San Francisco (3-10): Coach Mike Nolan may be on the precipice.

31. Atlanta (3-10): What else can go wrong for Arthur Blank?

32. Miami (0-13): Baltimore or Cincinnati games might be winnable. Just a thought.

Dave Goldberg, Associated Press