Here’s our latest set of rankings going into week 15 of the season…  Feel free to respond in the comment thread.

Top Shelf Contenders

1. Indianapolis (13-0)

With home field done, it will be interesting to see how long the starters go. A shot at perfection is a big temptation to avoid.

2. New Orleans (13-0)

Bad teams find ways to lose every week. The Saints are the opposite of that, playing their best when the game is on the line.

3. Minnesota (11-2)

Beating Cincinnati the way they did sent a message to the league that the Vikings aren’t done yet.

4. San Diego (10-3)

There’s not a hotter team in football right now and no one will want to play the Chargers when the playoffs roll around.

5. Philadelphia (9-4)

The Eagles can win against anyone if they keep playing as well on offense as they did against the Giants on Sunday night.

6. Green Bay (9-4)

The Packers keep getting better each week, especially on defense, and could be a tough out if they make it into the playoffs.

7. Cincinnati (9-4)

Losing like they did on the road in Minnesota exposed several flaws that could be problematic as the season comes to a close.

8. Arizona (8-5)

Seven turnovers in a crucial division clinching game doesn’t bode well for the Cards down the stretch.

9. Denver (8-5)

The Broncos ran into the buzzsaw that is Indianapolis, so a loss was expected. Time to look at a wild card.

10. New England (8-5)

The Patriots won a crucial game against the Panthers, but the dysfunction in the locker room is still causing problems.

On the outside looking in

11. Dallas (8-5)

12. New York Giants (7-6)

13. Miami (7-6)

14. Baltimore (7-6)

15. Tennessee (6-7)

16. Jacksonville (7-6)

17. New York Jets (7-6)

18. Atlanta (6-7)

19. Houston (6-7)

20. Pittsburgh (6-7)

Bottom of the barrel

21. San Francisco (6-7)

22. Chicago (5-8)

23. Carolina (5-8)

24. Seattle (5-8)

25. Buffalo (5-8)

26. Oakland (4-9)

27. Washington (4-9)

28. Kansas City (3-10)

29. Detroit (2-11)

30. Cleveland (2-11)

31. St. Louis (1-12)

32. Tampa Bay (1-12)

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