11. Cleveland Browns (5-4) (Previous rank: 9): Ouchie. This game has got to sting. The Browns made the Steelers blue for about three quarters and a half. Unfortunately for them, they couldn’t close the deal. This win sure would have been nice to take home to the Dog Pound.

12. Seattle Seahawks (5-4) (Previous rank: 15): They routed the 49ers on Monday night. A team that has disappointed thus far in the season may now be trying to make a statement. We’ll see if someone shuts them up.

13. Tampa Bay (5-4) (Previous rank: 13): No change; bye week.

14. Buffalo Bills (5-4) (Previous rank: 16): It wasn’t pretty, but it was a victory. Don’t look now, but the Bills have a winning record. They squeaked by Miami in what was one of the most offensive offensive showings this year. They have a huge game next week against New England. Many might no agree, but I’m picking the Bills to pull it off.

15. Arizona Cardinals (4-5) (Previous rank: 23): Normally, a bird wouldn’t stand a chance against the king of beasts, but in the NFL, cardinals trump lions. Their defense was incredible and Kurt Warner continues to prove that Brett Favre isn’t the only old man who can still play.

16. Denver Broncos (4-5) (Previous rank: 24): The Broncos can’t win at home, but they can win in Arrowhead. What? The Denver Broncos said last week that they were going to be a new team, and on Sunday, they proved it. In what was their most dominating performance thus far, Denver left the Chiefs with a lot of reservations.

17. Washington Redskins (5-4) (Previous rank: 10): Their defense is to blame for this one: where was the secondary? When a team scores 33 points on you, you’re not going to win many games. The once winning Redskins are now a loss away from mediocrity.

18. Houston Texans (4-5) (Previous rank: 18): No change; bye week.

19. Chicago Bears (4-5) (Previous rank: 22): Rex Grossman? To the rescue? Don’t adjust your computer screens, it’s true. Now, he didn’t perform any miracles, but he didn’t need to. It only took seventeen points to beat the lifeless Raiders.

20. New Orleans Saints (4-5) (Previous rank: 11): How many people lost money in Vegas on this one? Just when they were getting hot, their flame was extinguished by a winless team. Their defense was pathetic and their offense got going when the game was already over.

21. Philadelphia Eagles (4-5) (Previous rank: 25): Motown Philly back again. The Eagles went from boys to men in this game. Donovan McNabb came to life and Brian Westbrook ran all over Washington. This was a huge win, and one that might just get them in the thick of the race.