by Nick Ferraro
Senior Columnist
1. Indianapolis Colts 13-1
The Colts may be more dangerous now that they can focus on the playoffs.
2. Cincinnati Bengals 11-3
The Bengals are division champs for the first time in 15 years.
3. Denver Broncos 11-3
The Broncos are looking to hold down the #2 seed in the AFC.
4. Seattle Seahawks 12-2
The air is out of the balloon for this week’s matchup against the Colts.
5. New York Giants 10-4
If not for monster years by Shaun Alexander and Peyton Manning, Tiki might be MVP.
6. Pittsburgh Steelers 9-5
The Steel Men smothered the Vikings on the road. They will likely need to run the table to make the postseason.
7. San Diego Chargers 9-5
A season-saving effort in Indy kept the Chargers alive. Who wants to play them in the playoffs?
8. New England Patriots 9-5
The champs are getting healthy and are closing with five of six against losers.
9. Chicago Bears 9-5
Grossman’s return gives them a chance in the playoffs.
10. Jacksonville Jaguars 10-4
The Jags are a lock for the #5 seed in the AFC.
