This is how the NFL's 32 teams stack up after Week 11:
In the hunt | Teams that look good enough to be among the 12 playoff qualifiers, but not based on conference. | | Rank | Team | Record | Prv. | Comment | | 1. | Tennessee Titans | 10-0 | 1 | With no one breathing down their collective necks, the Titans' challenge is to stay motivated. | | 2. | New York Giants | 9-1 | 2 | It's official: No one can stop the Giants' running game. | | 3. | Carolina Panthers | 8-2 | 3 | The record says they're the second-best team in the NFC, but their performance raises doubts. | | 4. | Pittsburgh Steelers | 7-3 | 4 | The door's open for the Steelers to build a comfortable lead in the AFC North. | | 5. | Arizona Cardinals | 7-3 | 6 | Kurt Warner's MVP case gets stronger, but we'll find out just how legitimate the Cardinals are this week. | | 6. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 7-3 | 7 | An ageless quarterback and a solid defense continue to give this team a shot at winning the NFC South. | | 8. | N.Y. Jets | 7-3 | 8 | After taking charge of the AFC East, the Jets have a chance to make a statement about their place in the conference. | | 8. | Indianapolis Colts | 6-4 | -- | Don't look now but the Colts, despite a lot of defensive issues, are making their move. | | 9. | Baltimore Ravens | 6-4 | 9 | The Ravens said they'd learn something about themselves from the Giants game, and what they learned is they're not ready to compete with the NFL's elite. | | 10. | Dallas Cowboys | 6-4 | -- | As Tony Romo finds his comfort zone and the defense responds to Wade Phillips' signal-calling, the Cowboys will remain a force in the postseason picture. | | 11. | Washington Redskins | 6-4 | 5 | The Redskins need to stop their slide, and Seattle figures to be a good place to do so. | | 12. | New England Patriots | 6-4 | 12 | Can the banged-up Pats avoid wilting in the South Florida heat? | The rest Have a question for Vic? Send it to AskVic@nfl.com, and the best ones will be answered on NFL.com. | |
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