Here’s how I see things shaping up heading into week 12… Feel free to let us know what you think in the comments thread!

Top Shelf Contenders

1. Indianapolis (10-0)

Their defense did the job last week in getting a huge win on the road. Now, can they do it again?

2. New Orleans (10-0)

A total team effort against Tampa Bay and it showed in the final score. Big game this week at home against the Pats.

3. Minnesota (9-1)

Anyone still think Brett Favre is washed up? Didn’t think so…

4. New England (7-3)

The Patriots rebounded nicely at home against the Jets, but the next one won’t be so easy against the Saints.

5. San Diego (7-3)

After giving the Broncos a major beat down to grab first place, things look good with the Chiefs coming to town.

6. Cincinnati (7-3)

Just when I thought they were ready to take the next step, the old Bengals came back to lose a game they should have won.

7. Arizona (7-3)

Things have gone well so far for the Cardinals, but can they keep it up with Matt Leinart at the helm?

8. Dallas (7-3)

Their game against the Redskins was nothing short of torture, but the Cowboys will take it nonetheless.

9. Pittsburgh (6-4)

You can bet the Steelers are feeling the fire under their ass now after getting embarassed by the Chiefs.

10. Green Bay (6-4)

The Packers have seemingly turned the corner on offense, but losing two of their best defenders will hurt down the stretch.

On the outside looking in

11. Philadelphia (6-4)

12. New York Giants (6-4)

13. Jacksonville (6-4)

14. Denver (6-4)

15. Atlanta (5-5)

16. Miami (5-5)

17. Tennessee (4-6)

18. Baltimore (5-5)

19. Houston (5-5)

20. San Francisco (4-6)

Bottom of the barrel

21. Carolina (4-6)

22. New York Jets (4-6)

23. Chicago (4-6)

24. Kansas City (3-7)

25. Washington (3-7)

26. Buffalo (3-7)

27. Oakland (2-7)

28. Seattle (3-7)

29. Detroit (2-8)

30. St. Louis (1-9)

31. Tampa Bay (1-9)

32. Cleveland (1-9)