1. New England (16-0)

2. Indianapolis (13-3)

3. Dallas (13-3)

4. Green Bay (13-3)

5. Jacksonville (11-5)

6. San Diego (11-5)

7. Pittsburgh (10-6)

8. Giants (10-6)

9. Tennessee (10-6)

10. Washington (9-7)

11. Seattle (10-6)

12. Cleveland (10-6)

13. Tampa Bay (9-7)

14. Philadelphia (8-8)

15. Houston (8-8)

16. Arizona (8-8)

17. Vikings (8-8)

18. Chicago (7-9)

19. Denver (7-9)

20. Buffalo (7-9)

21. New Orleans (7-9)

22. Carolina (7-9)

23. Cincinnati (7-9)

24. Detroit (7-9)

25. San Francisco (5-11)

26. Baltimore (5-11)

27. Jets (4-12)

28. Atlanta (4-12)

29. Oakland (4-12)

30. Kansas City (4-12)

31. St. Louis (3-13)

32. Miami (1-15)

RANKING PLAYOFF MOMENTUM

AFC

1. New England 16-0

Streaking: Won 16.

• To take everyone's best shot and still not fall was unthinkable until this season.

2. San Diego 11-5

Streaking: Won six.

• Remember when the Chargers were 1-3 and we all said adios to Norv Turner?

3. Indianapolis 13-3

Streaking: Lost one, but also has won six of past seven.

• The Colts coasted in Sunday's loss, but Peyton Manning looked sharp during his brief tuneup.

4. Jacksonville 11-5

Streaking: Lost one, but also has won three of four, including a victory at Pittsburgh.

• The Jags are a physical team that could benefit from resting starters in Sunday's loss to Houston.

5. Tennessee 10-6

Streaking: Won three, and four of the past five.

• An earlier three-game losing streak and unimpressive victories over the Chiefs and Jets are worrisome.

6. Pittsburgh 10-6

Streaking: Lost one, three of the past four, and four of the past seven.

• Mike Tomlin said, "Ready or not, here we come." Well, the Steelers just don't seem ready.

NFC

1. Washington 9-7

Streaking: Won four.

• The only NFC team with a head of steam heading into the playoffs.

2. New York Giants 10-6

Streaking: Lost one, and two of the past three.

• They're No. 2 because of their road record and how well they played Saturday against the Patriots.

3. Green Bay 13-3

Streaking: Won one, and three of the past four.

• The Packers get No. 3 by default. The 35-7 loss at Chicago two weeks ago is cause for concern.

4. Dallas 13-3

Streaking: Lost one, and two of the past three.

• And if not for a late rally at Detroit, the Cowboys would have lost three of their past four.

5. Seattle 10-6

Streaking: Lost one, and two of the past three.

• The Seahawks just gave up 44 points to Atlanta. That's a concern under any circumstances.

6. Tampa Bay 9-7

Streaking: Lost two, and three of the past four.

• And here comes a Giants team that has won seven consecutive games away from Giants Stadium.

MARK CRAIG