1. Chicago (9-2)
- With a two-game lead on the NFC, the top spot is safe for now. It will take a total collapse to lose the #1 seed, but it is possible with Grossman at the helm.
2. Seattle (7-4)
- With Hasselbeck and Alexander back, the Seahawks might be peaking at the right time. The defense will try to feast on Jay Cutler in his first NFL action. The rematch with San Francisco on Thursday Night and the Christmas Eve battle with San Diego will determine if this team gets a first-round bye in the playoffs. 11-5 will probably do it, but it would be nice to finish with 6 straight wins.
3. New Orleans (7-4)
- The Saints are flying high, but they close with San Francisco, at Dallas, Washington, at New York Giants, and Carolina. It looks like the Saints might be headed for a 10 win season.
4. Dallas (7-4)
- Tony Romo is on top of the world, but for how long? The Cowboys must win in New York this week with New Orleans and Atlanta up next. Fortunately they close with Philadelphia and Detroit.
5. Carolina (6-5)
- The Panthers are not great, but they will be in every game they play. The Week 17 game against New Orleans should decide the division.
6. New York Giants (6-5)
- A win this Sunday over the Cowboys and all is forgotten, a loss and the season might be forgotten. The poor coaching and bad play on this team is only trumped by the ridiculous hypocrisy.
7. Minnesota (5-6)
- The Vikings have lost four of five, but the schedule gets easier the rest of the way. An 8-8 record could mean a wildcard spot.
8. St. Louis (5-6)
- No Orlando Pace means a struggling offense, but the Rams are right there in the wildcard hunt. It could come down to a Week 17 game with the Vikings.
9. Atlanta (5-6)
- Classic Michael Vick collapsing down the stretch after a few good games. The Falcons look like an 8-8 team at best.
10. San Francisco (5-6)
- The 49ers looked good after beating the Seahawks, but followed it with a loss. The remaining schedule includes road games at New Orleans, Seattle, and Denver.
11. Washington (4-7)
- No Portis and Jason Campbell at quarterback, but the defense is getting healthy. The Redskins will spoil the party for at least a few playoff contenders down the stretch.
12. Green Bay (4-7)
- The Packers should be proud of their 4 wins, but 6-10 looks like the ceiling for the Pack. At least the team is playing with a lot of heart.
13. Philadelphia (5-6)
- The Eagles were only 5-5 with McNabb and an easy schedule. The McNabb-less Eagles with a tough schedule down the stretch might not win another game. Two more wins is less likely than zero.
14. Tampa Bay (3-8)
- A struggling team, but they always play hard.
15. Arizona (2-9)
- That signature win over the Lions was critical.
16. Detroit (2-9)
- Losses to Miami and Arizona make this choice easy.
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