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We finally saw some stability at the top two positions, but everything else was turned upside down. We kick off several unworthy teams from last week’s list and promoted one that used to be in the top five many, many weeks ago (Eagles). Meanwhile, we have once again vaulted the Giants back onto the list. Will it be short-lived again?

Rank    (PVR)              Team                Reason

1             1                   Chargers - They are the best all round team in the NFL right now and there is no disputing it by anyone. San Diego is the definition of money.

2             2                   Bears - If Rex Grossman can merely be average the rest of the season then Chicago fans will be ecstatic.

3             3                   Ravens - Baltimore has everything working right now and there’s a possibility they’re going to be even sharper by playoff time. We like this team’s chances if Ray Lewis is healthy.

4             t4                  Colts - That run defense is brutal and we just can’t in good conscience recommend Indianapolis as a team to bet on when they play contending teams ahead of them on this list. 

5             6                   Saints - Okay, no more doubting them. No more making excuses for not making New Orleans a top five team. In Drew we trust.

6             8                   Bengals - Next to SD, the hottest team in the league. If they can win on Monday night, we would have to consider them a Super Bowl-caliber team.

7             5                   Cowboys - A blip on the Romo radar in Week 14 isn’t a big deal if they win in Atlanta this Sunday. Dallas has to start winning the must-win games.

8             9                   Jaguars - Yes, they got a big win against their arch rivals the Colts. However, can they actually put together a winning streak of some sort?

9             t4                  Patriots - They laid an egg in Miami last week. But you know what happens every time you count this team out, don’t you? Be wary of betting them on the money line against good teams until they get back on track offensively.

10           7                   Seahawks - We’ve downgraded them after a win for tough love. Seattle is better than this and the rest of the league knows it. But will they show it?

11           -                    Giants - Will this be the last week they appear on this list, or will they finallycement their place with a big win? A pivotal week for the G-Men.

12           -                    Eagles - Jeff Garcia has not thrown an interception and we are impressed. If that defensive line can tighten up then they’ll really be in business.

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