1. N.Y. Giants (9-1) -- Amazing what a disciplinarian coach, a steady, no-frills quarterback and a great defense can do these days. (Last week: 1)

2. Tennessee (10-0) -- Now if we could just get Jeff Fisher to grow out his hair a little Camaro-heads everywhere would jump on the Titans bandwagon. (Last week: 2)

3. Carolina (8-2) -- Hope Bill Cowher didn't move to the Carolinas thinking John Fox was about to get fired. (Last week: 3)

4. N.Y. Jets (7-3) -- Quite a win over the Patriots, but let's see how they follow it up. (Last week: 4)

5. Tampa Bay (7-3) -- Jeff Garcia and the Bucs have had all the right answers so far. (Last week: 5)

6. Arizona (6-3) -- Maybe Kurt Warner should consider hiring himself out to rescue a different forlorn NFL franchise every year. Next stop: Detroit? (Last week: 6)

7. Indianapolis (6-4) -- The Colts' running game appears to be coming around, which could allow Peyton Manning to start looking like himself again. (Last week: 9)

8. Pittsburgh (7-3) -- They had to win ugly against San Diego, but the Steelers seem to ready to get on a roll. (Last week: 10)

9. Miami (6-4) -- Give Tony Sparano credit for scaring the bad out of the Dolphins this season. (Last week: NR)

10. Denver (6-4) -- The Broncos have been some wild rides already, but they've got enough offense to beat anyone. (Last week: NR)

Dropped out: New England (7), Baltimore (8).

-- John Dudley