Dirty Dozen
The top six and bottom six teams in the NFL based on current level of play:

1. New England (13-0). No real obstacles to a perfect regular season.

2. Dallas (12-1). Sometimes late comebacks are more impressive than blowouts.

3. Indianapolis (11-2). The development of Anthony Gonzalez gives Peyton Manning another target.

4. Green Bay (11-2). You know it's a good year when an afterthought like Ryan Grant becomes a star.

5. Jacksonville (9-4). How come Fred Taylor is staying healthier as he ages?

6. Seattle (9-4). Mike Holmgren says he's learning from Bill Belichick, a flexible approach for a guy in his 16th season as an NFL coach.

27 (tie) New York Jets (3-10). Better with Clemens, but ...

27. (tie) Baltimore (4-9). Seven straight losses, although Miami is up next.

28. Oakland (4-9). The Packers demonstrated the Raiders still have a long way to go.

29. Kansas City (4-9). Larry Johnson is missed. So is a QB. Any QB.

30. San Francisco (3-10). Coach Mike Nolan may be on the precipice.

31. Atlanta (3-10). What else can go wrong for Arthur Blank?

32. Miami (0-13). Baltimore or Cincinnati games might be winnable. Just a thought.

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