1. Saints (9-0) (1): How big is Brees? Look for his public-service announcement with Obama over Thanksgiving.

2. Colts (9-0) (2): Manning did something few can ---- scared the common sense out of Pats' Belichick.

3. Vikings (8-1) (3): Coach Childress gets an extension and here's thinking he thanked old-timer Favre.

4. Patriots (6-3) (6): Why, you might ask, do they even carry a punter? 

5. Bengals (7-2) (7): Everyone happy about Johnson's arrival ---- save Cedric Benson

6. Steelers (6-3) (4): Getting swept by Bengals opens eyes around the AFC.

7. Broncos (6-3) (5): Funny how Coach Boy Wonder transformed into Coach Boy Blunder in three weeks.

8. Chargers (6-3) (10): Last time at Mile High they left mile low thanks to the ref, Mr. Ed, and shaky defense.

9. Cowboys (6-3) (8): Should scalp the 'Skins, but this rivalry has produced some unexpected doozies.

10. Cardinals (6-3) (12): Returning to St. Louis, where the locals wish they had never left.

11. Ravens (5-4) (14): Cheap shot on Suggs by Quinn will long be remembered.

12. Jaguars (5-4) (18): Jones-Drew shows off running skills and smarts ---- guess he did visit the UCLA library.

13. Texans (5-4) (15): QB Schaub no slouch at his position ---- check his numbers.

14. Eagles (5-4) (9): Advice to Westbrook ---- take all the time you need to get fit after latest concussion.

15. Packers (5-4) (16): Getting ready for a blizzard of snow and second-guessing of management.

16. Falcons (5-4) (11): Hope here is QB Ryan gets back on track soon.

17. Giants (5-4) (13): Look for rebound after four straight losses, or Coughlin will blow a Big Apple gasket.

18. Jets (4-5) (17): What a shame what has happened to this team ---- right, coach Crying Ryan?

19. 49ers (4-5) (19): Reason for can't-miss run defense is ex-Ole Miss LB Patrick Willis.

20. Dolphins (5-5) (21): Say, didn't you used to be Ricky Williams?

21. Bears (4-5) (20): Lovie is the coach's name, but it's the quarterback who needs a hug.

22. Titans (3-6) (25): At 86, owner Bud Adams is flipping hilarious.

23. Redskins (3-6) (26): Beat the Broncos ---- which is more than the Chargers can say.

24. Panthers (4-6) (22): Proving they can lose on Thursday just as easily as on Sunday.

25. Bills (3-6) (23): Coach Jauron just the first of a long list of Buffalo backsides hitting the door.

26. Seahawks (3-6) (24): What's tougher to find? Sasquatch or Seattle's running game?

27. Raiders (2-7) (27): Coach Cable, the master of the obvious in finally replacing QB Russell.

28. Chiefs (2-7) (28): Addition by subtraction in losing loose cannon Johnson.

29. Rams (1-8) (29): Old friend Kurt Warner in town, but warm-and-fuzzy from past Super Bowls is oh-so-over.

30. Buccaneers (1-8) (30): Funny, Rank Boy thought the I-8 went through Mission Valley.

31. Lions (1-8) (31): Would like to pull an Oprah and slowly step away.

32. Browns (1-8) (32): QB Quinn to open an eatery called the Cleveland Chop House.

---- Jay Paris