| Rk(LW) | Team |
 | 1(2) | Saints |
| Record: 7-0 |
Another week, another victory for the most complete team in the NFL through Week 8. (Sando)
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 | 2(1) | Colts |
| Record: 7-0 |
Is the toughest month of the 2009 schedule about to begin with a visit from the Texans? (Kuharsky)
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 | 3(4) | Vikings |
| Record: 7-1 |
Brett Favre has wish No. 1 this season: revenge. (Chadiha)
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 | 4(3) | Broncos |
| Record: 6-1 |
The bounce-back game after the first loss is another tough one: home against Pittsburgh. (Kuharsky)
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 | 5(5) | Patriots |
| Record: 5-2 |
Enjoying a bye after a romp in London, the Patriots didn't have to do anything to open up ground in the AFC East. (Clayton)
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 | 6(6) | Bengals |
| Record: 5-2 |
They can make a statement the next two weeks with games against Baltimore and Pittsburgh. (Chadiha)
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 | 7(7) | Steelers |
| Record: 5-2 |
A week off shouldn't slow their momentum after four straight victories. (Chadiha)
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 | 8(9) | Cowboys |
| Record: 5-2 |
Don't look now, but the Cowboys are quietly sneaking up on people and playing like a playoff team. (Clayton)
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 | 9(12) | Eagles |
| Record: 5-2 |
The young legs of LeSean McCoy, Jeremy Maclin and DeSean Jackson have the Eagles' offense soaring. (Clayton)
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 | 10(14) | Ravens |
| Record: 4-3 |
They're celebrating a big victory over Denver, breaking a three-game losing streak. (Chadiha)
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 | 11(11) | Falcons |
| Record: 4-3 |
Despite recent troubles, the Falcons seem like a strong wild-card candidate from the NFC. (Sando)
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 | 12(13) | Packers |
| Record: 4-3 |
Aaron Rodgers is starting to show signs of his season-long beating. (Chadiha)
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 | 13(10) | Cardinals |
| Record: 4-3 |
The Cardinals take a 3-0 road record to Soldier Field, where a victory would help their cause immensely. (Sando)
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 | 14(17) | Texans |
| Record: 5-3 |
The upcoming trip to Indianapolis is only the most significant game in franchise history. (Kuharsky)
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 | 15(8) | Giants |
| Record: 5-3 |
The Giants entered Week 8 with the league's top-ranked defense, but it played like No. 32. (Clayton)
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 | 16(16) | Chargers |
| Record: 4-3 |
They could be catching the struggling Giants at just the right time. (Kuharsky)
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 | 17(18) | Bears |
| Record: 4-3 |
Like everyone else, they loved seeing the Browns on the schedule. (Chadiha)
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 | 18(15) | Jets |
| Record: 4-4 |
If the Jets were to win a national lottery, the winning ticket would fly out of their office and land with the Dolphins. (Clayton)
|
 | 19(20) | 49ers |
| Record: 3-4 |
Opening up the offense could be tougher with left tackle Joe Staley on the injured list for six weeks. (Sando)
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 | 20(19) | Dolphins |
| Record: 3-4 |
After a week in which Ted Ginn was grim, his two kickoff returns for touchdowns have Dolphins fans wearing grins. (Clayton)
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 | 21(21) | Jaguars |
| Record: 3-4 |
A home date with the unattractive Chiefs is not going to be the game that ends the blackout run. (Kuharsky)
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 | 22(22) | Bills |
| Record: 3-5 |
The best part about the Bills' bye week is that no one will get a chance to see the Bills' offense. (Clayton)
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 | 23(24) | Panthers |
| Record: 3-4 |
It's amazing how good the Panthers can seem when Jake Delhomme throws to his own guys instead. (Sando)
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 | 24(23) | Seahawks |
| Record: 2-5 |
A home date against the Lions should let Seattle feel good about itself again, if only for a week. (Sando)
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 | 25(25) | Redskins |
| Record: 2-5 |
No consultants were hired during the bye week, so things were quiet in D.C. (Clayton)
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 | 26(29) | Titans |
| Record: 1-6 |
The 49ers likely will offer significantly more resistance than the Jaguars did. (Kuharsky)
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 | 27(27) | Raiders |
| Record: 2-6 |
What can the Raiders do during the bye week to improve the state of things? (Kuharsky)
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 | 28(28) | Chiefs |
| Record: 1-6 |
The Jaguars' limited pass rush could give Matt Cassel time to find some big plays. (Kuharsky)
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 | 29(26) | Lions |
| Record: 1-6 |
A loss to St. Louis is a step in the wrong direction. (Chadiha)
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 | 30(32) | Rams |
| Record: 1-7 |
No one in the league is playing more commendably than Rams running back Steven Jackson. (Sando)
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 | 31(30) | Browns |
| Record: 1-7 |
It's about time somebody got fired for this disaster. (Chadiha)
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 | 32(31) | Buccaneers |
| Record: 0-7 |
This is officially the worst team in the league now that the Rams have finally won a game. (Sando)
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