Here’s how I see the league breaking down, heading into week eight of the season.
Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comment section!
* Home games are capitalized
Top Shelf Contenders
1. New Orleans (6-0)
Great teams find ways to win in the clutch and that’s exactly what the Saints did last Sunday. This team is for real.
Next week: ATLANTA (4-2)
2. Indianapolis (6-0)
42-6… did you really expect anything else against the Rams?
Next week: SAN FRANCISCO (3-3)
3. Denver (6-0)
The BYE week should have helped them health wise but the real schedule starts this week in Baltimore.
Next week: @ Baltimore (3-3)
4. New England (5-2)
The Patriots are looking like the dominant team of two seasons ago once again… albeit against the Titans and Bucs.
Next week: BYE
5. Minnesota (6-1)
Which Brett Favre will show up next Sunday in Green Bay? My money’s on the one headed to the Hall.
Next week: @ Green Bay (4-2)
6. Cincinnati (5-2)
If Cedric Benson keeps running like he did against the Bears, this team will go a long way in January.
Next week: BYE
7. Pittsburgh (5-2)
The defense that showed up in the second half against the Vikes was unstoppable. Now it’s time to be consistent.
Next week: BYE
8. New York Giants (5-2)
The Giants got beat at their own game by Arizona… Can they rebound against Philly next week?
Next week: @ Philadelphia (4-2)
9. Arizona (4-2)
The Cards are flying high right now thanks in part to their defense. Another division title is likely on the way.
Next week: CAROLINA (2-4)
10. Philadelphia (4-2)
The Eagles reached deep this week and came out on fire on MNF. The real test comes next week against the Giants.
Next week: New York Giants (5-2)
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