Here’s our latest set of rankings going into week 16 of the season…  Feel free to respond in the comment thread.

Top Shelf Contenders

1. Indianapolis (14-0)

The Colts keep finding ways to win and a perfect season is in the grasp right now.

2. New Orleans (13-1)

After laying an egg at home against the Cowboys, I think we’ll see a fired up Saints team next week.

3. San Diego (11-3)

The Chargers have that look of invincibility right now and can beat any team in the league the way they’re playing.

4. Minnesota (11-3)

What is it with Sunday night games and the Vikings? Scoring just seven points against the Panthers is inexcusable.

5. Philadelphia (10-4)

Philly is red hot these days and within striking distance of the #2 seed in the NFC playoffs.

Playoff Bound

6. Green Bay (9-5)

The Packers lost a tough game by the slimmest of margins on Sunday, but they’re still on their way to the playoffs for now.

7. Cincinnati (9-5)

Losing Chris Henry was a big blow to this team but you have to give them credit for taking San Diego right up to the wire.

8. New England (9-5)

The Patriots are winning ugly games but the question still remains: can they win on the road in the playoffs?

9. Arizona (9-5)

Another lackluster performance leaves me scratching my head as to what’s going with this team. At least they won.

10. Dallas (9-5)

Have to like the Cowboys chances now, especially if they keep playing the way they did on Saturday night.

11. Denver (8-6)

Not much worse than losing at home to the Raiders and JaMarcus Russell at the end of the game.

12. Baltimore (8-6)

If the Ravens win out, they’re in. But big games are still ahead, so don’t buy those playoff tickets just yet.

On the outside looking in

13. New York Giants (8-6)

14. Miami (7-7)

15. Tennessee (7-7)

16. Jacksonville (7-7)

17. New York Jets (7-7)

18. Atlanta (7-7)

19. Houston (7-7)

20. Pittsburgh (7-7)

Bottom of the barrel

21. San Francisco (6-8)

23. Carolina (6-8)

22. Chicago (5-9)

24. Seattle (5-9)

25. Buffalo (5-9)

26. Oakland (5-9)

27. Washington (4-10)

28. Kansas City (3-11)

29. Cleveland (3-11)

30. Tampa Bay (2-12)

31. Detroit (2-12)

32. St. Louis (1-13)

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