1. New York Giants (4-0)

The Giants beat up the Seahawks bad without Plaxico Burress. The 2008 Super Bowl Champs have something to prove and they’re playing great ball. Eli Manning is looking impressive and the loss of Osi Umenyiora isn’t seeming to hurt this defense which is still strong. They might be the best team in the NFL right now.

2. Dallas Cowboys (4-1)

The Cowboys are still the most talented team in the league. They have to get the ball to Terrell Owens soon though. Whether or not trying to get the ball in his hands will help the team on the field, but T.O. will tear this team from the inside, out if Romo doesn’t start throwing it to him more. Keep an eye on the Pacman situation, too.

3. Carolina Panthers (4-1)

The Panthers running back tandem is looking great right now. Jonathan Stewart and Deangelo Williams each have had big games this year against elite defenses. Against the run, the Panthers are looking strong also. They haven’t allowed a 100 yard rusher this year and don’t look like they’re about to. I’m sure John Fox approves of the job this defense is doing.

4. Washington Redskins (4-1)

The Redskins are looking great. They haven’t slowed down after upsetting the Cowboys two weeks ago. Clinton Portis is on pace for a big year and Jason Campbell is doing an alright job too. Now if only Jason Taylor would step up and earn the money he’s being paid.

5. Chicago Bears (3-2)

The Bears made the right move starting Kyle Orton this year. He is proving to be a solid quarterback (much better than Rex Grossman). The defense has returned to it’s 2006 – 2007 form. Chicago has shown some weak spots but thanks to Matt Forte, they are solid team all around.

6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers(3-2)

The Buccaneers need to stick with their offensive gameplan. One week they need to get the ball to Earnest Graham more, then they need to get Warrick Dunn more involved. Their offense needs to get going soon because their defense is getting tired.

7. Philadelphia Eagles(2-3)

They’re consistently inconsistent. The Eagles look like the best team in the league one week and then look like mediocre the next week. The loss of Brian Westbrook for this week isn’t going to help them bounce back in this tough division. The playoffs are not within reach if the Eagles don’t quickly turn their season around.

8. Arizona Cardinals(3-2)

This team has an great pass offense temporarily struck by Anquan Boldin’s injury. He’ll be back soon, but until then, the Cards have to find a consistent rushing game and get the ball to Larry Fitzgerald. They must look to their [sarcasm]elite defense[/sarcasm] to keep their winning record alive. With Adrian Wilson back, this defense will improve though all kidding aside. That means no more giving up 6 TDs to 39 year old quarterbacks.

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