TH NFL Dirty dozen

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

1. New England (6-0): Any argument?

2. Indianapolis (5-0): See above.

3. Pittsburgh (4-1): Mike Tomlin already is suggesting his team might belong with the above two.

4. Jacksonville (4-1): Decent shot at beating the Colts on Monday night.

5. Dallas (5-1): Stayed with the Pats for 2 1/2 quarters.

6. Green Bay (5-1): Two straight shaky games for Brett Favre.

27. New York Jets (1-5): Season about gone. Chad Pennington might be, too.

28. Buffalo (1-4): And a QB controversy to boot.

29. Denver (2-3): Two plays from 0-5.

30. Atlanta (1-5): It’s Byron Leftwich’s turn to get battered.

31. St. Louis (0-6): Injuries are only part of the blame.

32. Miami (0-6): Need more players in their prime. See above.

Dave Goldberg, Associated Press