Here’s our latest set of rankings going into week 13 of the season…  Feel free to respond in the comment thread.

Top Shelf Contenders

1. Indianapolis (11-0)

Another week, another close win for the Colts. They’re the epitome of the word team in every sense.

2. New Orleans (11-0)

Their offense is unstoppable right now and if they get healthy on defense, a trip to Miami may be in their reach.

3. Minnesota (10-1)

Every week the Vikings find a new way to dominate, and with Favre at the helm, they’re as good as anyone else.

4. San Diego (8-3)

The Chargers have been on a wicked roll as of late, with their offense leading the way to six straight wins.

5. New England (7-4)

The Pats offense can score on anyone, but until they find a way to play defense, they won’t be able to win in January.

6. Cincinnati (8-3)

Cincinnati has been too inconsistent as of late to move up, but a sweep of the division is still pretty impressive.

7. Arizona (7-4)

It’s hard to fault the Cards for losing in Tennessee, seeing as everyone else has been doing the exact same thing.

8. Dallas (8-3)

They finally found a way to score on Thanksgiving, but I’m still not impressed as it was against a terrible Raiders team.

9. Green Bay (7-4)

Aaron Rodgers is playing incredibly well these days, thanks in large part to a revamped O-line.

10. Philadelphia (7-4)

Sneaking away with a win against the Redskins isn’t a good sign, but at the end of the day they’ll take it.

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