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http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/PIT.gif1Pittsburgh Steelers (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/PIT)2There is no doubt as to who should be the top team. The Steelers have dominated two games to the degree there can be no debate.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/IND.gif2Indianapolis Colts (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/IND)3They are winning with defense. Can you believe it? That's scary for the rest of the league.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/PHI.gif3Philadelphia Eagles (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/PHI)5The offense came alive against the 49ers, which we think will be more of the norm than they showed in the opener. Donovan McNabb bounced back in a big way.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/KC.gif4Kansas City Chiefs (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/KC)8Winning on the road at Oakland was impressive. The Chiefs appear improved on defense, which was a must. Now comes a tough one at Denver.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/NE.gif5New England Patriots (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/NE)1So they do lose after all? The Patriots now must regroup from their first loss for a trip to Pittsburgh. That's brutal.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/ATL.gif6Atlanta Falcons (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/ATL)4Coming off a Monday night game and traveling to the Pacific Northwest was too much to ask for this team. They did rally to make it interesting against the Seahawks.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/CIN.gif7Cincinnati Bengals (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/CIN)16At 2-0, the Bengals deserve to be here. They've dominated two opponents, although level of competition is still up for debate.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/JAC.gif8Jacksonville Jaguars (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/JAC)6They wasted a heck of a defensive effort against the Colts. At some point, the offense has to start scoring more points.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/TB.gif9Tampa Bay Buccaneers (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/TB)17With Jon Gruden coaching, Cadillac Williams running and that defense still stifling, this team is better than many thought.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/NYG.gif10New York Giants (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/NYG)15In two games, the Giants have scored a lot of points. And that's without getting great play from Manning.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/WAS.gif11Washington Redskins (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/WAS)21The Redskins stole one in Dallas the other night. Maybe Mark Brunell's fourth quarter will finally get the passing game on track.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/NO.gif12New Orleans Saints (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/NO)7Opening with two consecutive road games -- let's not fool anybody, that's what it was Monday night -- is tough for any team. Now they go to Minnesota for a third in a row.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/CAR.gif13Carolina Panthers (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/CAR)10Give John Fox credit for getting his team to play well in a season-saving victory against the Pats. The Panthers will be there in the NFC West in the end.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/SEA.gif14Seattle Seahawks (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/SEA)23They caught the Falcons in a good spot coming off a Monday night game. At some point, the Seahawks need to put people away.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/DAL.gif15Dallas Cowboys (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/DAL)11The loss to the Redskins will be a tough one to take. They had 2-0 in their grasp, but let it slip away. Jerry Jones' face at the end of the game told the whole story.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/DEN.gif16Denver Broncos (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/DEN)24Champ Bailey saved the day or this was a team staring 0-2 in the face. Now they get a chance to take the division lead by beating the Chiefs this week.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/NYJ.gif17New York Jets (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/NYJ)25They played a nice game on defense, but the offense is still struggling. That's not a good thing as they prepare to face the Jaguars.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/CHI.gif18Chicago Bears (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/CHI)27The defense will be stout all season, but watch out if the offense continues to improve. This is a sleeper team in the NFC.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/STL.gif19St. Louis Rams (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/STL)31That might have been a season-saving victory against the Cardinals. The offensive line remains a major concern, especially for battered Marc Bulger.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/BUF.gif20Buffalo Bills (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/BUF)9We knew J.P. Losman would have games like he had against the Bucs. But it can't be a season-long trend or they have no chance to push for a playoff berth.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/TEN.gif21Tennessee Titans (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/TEN)30If the defense plays as it did against the Ravens, they will stay in a lot of games. The offense still isn't clicking yet.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/CLE.gif22Cleveland Browns (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/CLE)32Give Romeo Crennel and his staff tons of credit for a big road victory over Green Bay. Trent Dilfer was outstanding.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/DET.gif23Detroit Lions (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/DET)20That was pathetic against the Bears. If Joey Harrington doesn't play better, all the weapons on that offense won't matter a bit.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/SD.gif24San Diego Chargers (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/SD)19At 0-2 with a tough schedule still on tap, this is a team that will have to scrap to get to the playoffs.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/MIA.gif25Miami Dolphins (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/MIA)22Their defense and coaching will keep them in a lot of games, but the offense showed its true colors against the Jets.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/OAK.gif26Oakland Raiders (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/OAK)12Where is that explosive offense we all expected? At 0-2, they sure don't have the Super look some predicted (yeah, me).
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/BAL.gif27Baltimore Ravens (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/BAL)13As long as the offense is as bad as it was against the Titans, this team can't compete for a playoff berth. When does the split in the locker room start?
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/ARI.gif28Arizona Cardinals (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/ARI)18At 0-2, maybe they aren't ready to take the next step. The offensive line, like so many teams, needs work.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/MIN.gif29Minnesota Vikings (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/MIN)14Mike Tice, your head is officially on the chopping block. Was this really a Super Bowl contender two weeks ago? That's hard to believe.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/SF.gif30San Francisco 49ers (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/SF)26What we saw against the Eagles is more of what we expect from this team. It's time to go to Alex Smith.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/GB.gif31Green Bay Packers (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/GB)28When you can't beat the Browns at home, there are issues. The defense is really bad. Didn't we expect that?
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/HOU.gif32Houston Texans (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/HOU)29It's bad, real bad. If things don't turn around quickly, some more moves will be made in the coaching staff.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/PIT.gif1Pittsburgh Steelers (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/PIT)2There is no doubt as to who should be the top team. The Steelers have dominated two games to the degree there can be no debate.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/IND.gif2Indianapolis Colts (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/IND)3They are winning with defense. Can you believe it? That's scary for the rest of the league.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/PHI.gif3Philadelphia Eagles (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/PHI)5The offense came alive against the 49ers, which we think will be more of the norm than they showed in the opener. Donovan McNabb bounced back in a big way.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/KC.gif4Kansas City Chiefs (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/KC)8Winning on the road at Oakland was impressive. The Chiefs appear improved on defense, which was a must. Now comes a tough one at Denver.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/NE.gif5New England Patriots (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/NE)1So they do lose after all? The Patriots now must regroup from their first loss for a trip to Pittsburgh. That's brutal.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/ATL.gif6Atlanta Falcons (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/ATL)4Coming off a Monday night game and traveling to the Pacific Northwest was too much to ask for this team. They did rally to make it interesting against the Seahawks.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/CIN.gif7Cincinnati Bengals (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/CIN)16At 2-0, the Bengals deserve to be here. They've dominated two opponents, although level of competition is still up for debate.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/JAC.gif8Jacksonville Jaguars (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/JAC)6They wasted a heck of a defensive effort against the Colts. At some point, the offense has to start scoring more points.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/TB.gif9Tampa Bay Buccaneers (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/TB)17With Jon Gruden coaching, Cadillac Williams running and that defense still stifling, this team is better than many thought.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/NYG.gif10New York Giants (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/NYG)15In two games, the Giants have scored a lot of points. And that's without getting great play from Manning.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/WAS.gif11Washington Redskins (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/WAS)21The Redskins stole one in Dallas the other night. Maybe Mark Brunell's fourth quarter will finally get the passing game on track.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/NO.gif12New Orleans Saints (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/NO)7Opening with two consecutive road games -- let's not fool anybody, that's what it was Monday night -- is tough for any team. Now they go to Minnesota for a third in a row.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/CAR.gif13Carolina Panthers (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/CAR)10Give John Fox credit for getting his team to play well in a season-saving victory against the Pats. The Panthers will be there in the NFC West in the end.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/SEA.gif14Seattle Seahawks (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/SEA)23They caught the Falcons in a good spot coming off a Monday night game. At some point, the Seahawks need to put people away.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/DAL.gif15Dallas Cowboys (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/DAL)11The loss to the Redskins will be a tough one to take. They had 2-0 in their grasp, but let it slip away. Jerry Jones' face at the end of the game told the whole story.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/DEN.gif16Denver Broncos (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/DEN)24Champ Bailey saved the day or this was a team staring 0-2 in the face. Now they get a chance to take the division lead by beating the Chiefs this week.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/NYJ.gif17New York Jets (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/NYJ)25They played a nice game on defense, but the offense is still struggling. That's not a good thing as they prepare to face the Jaguars.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/CHI.gif18Chicago Bears (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/CHI)27The defense will be stout all season, but watch out if the offense continues to improve. This is a sleeper team in the NFC.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/STL.gif19St. Louis Rams (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/STL)31That might have been a season-saving victory against the Cardinals. The offensive line remains a major concern, especially for battered Marc Bulger.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/BUF.gif20Buffalo Bills (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/BUF)9We knew J.P. Losman would have games like he had against the Bucs. But it can't be a season-long trend or they have no chance to push for a playoff berth.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/TEN.gif21Tennessee Titans (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/TEN)30If the defense plays as it did against the Ravens, they will stay in a lot of games. The offense still isn't clicking yet.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/CLE.gif22Cleveland Browns (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/CLE)32Give Romeo Crennel and his staff tons of credit for a big road victory over Green Bay. Trent Dilfer was outstanding.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/DET.gif23Detroit Lions (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/DET)20That was pathetic against the Bears. If Joey Harrington doesn't play better, all the weapons on that offense won't matter a bit.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/SD.gif24San Diego Chargers (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/SD)19At 0-2 with a tough schedule still on tap, this is a team that will have to scrap to get to the playoffs.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/MIA.gif25Miami Dolphins (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/MIA)22Their defense and coaching will keep them in a lot of games, but the offense showed its true colors against the Jets.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/OAK.gif26Oakland Raiders (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/OAK)12Where is that explosive offense we all expected? At 0-2, they sure don't have the Super look some predicted (yeah, me).
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/BAL.gif27Baltimore Ravens (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/BAL)13As long as the offense is as bad as it was against the Titans, this team can't compete for a playoff berth. When does the split in the locker room start?
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/ARI.gif28Arizona Cardinals (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/ARI)18At 0-2, maybe they aren't ready to take the next step. The offensive line, like so many teams, needs work.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/MIN.gif29Minnesota Vikings (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/MIN)14Mike Tice, your head is officially on the chopping block. Was this really a Super Bowl contender two weeks ago? That's hard to believe.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/SF.gif30San Francisco 49ers (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/SF)26What we saw against the Eagles is more of what we expect from this team. It's time to go to Alex Smith.
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/GB.gif31Green Bay Packers (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/GB)28When you can't beat the Browns at home, there are issues. The defense is really bad. Didn't we expect that?
http://images.nfl.com/images/gamecenter/60x50/HOU.gif32Houston Texans (http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/teams/rankings/HOU)29It's bad, real bad. If things don't turn around quickly, some more moves will be made in the coaching staff.