1. New England (3-0, Last week’s ranking: 1) – Tom Brady is playing out of his mind and doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon. A matchup with the Bengals next Monday night should only extend the best statistical season of his career.

2. Indianapolis (3-0, Last week’s ranking: 2) – No one, and I mean no one, runs out the clock quite like Peyton Manning the rest of his Colts’ offense.

3. Dallas (3-0, Last week’s ranking: 3) – The most impressive part about Tony Romo’s performance against the Bears was not his gaudy stats. Romo’s pocket presence and ability to scramble away from an aggressive defense was truly impressive. Every week you go without signing him is costing you millions more, Jerry Jones.

4. Pittsburgh (3-0, Last week’s ranking: 6) – The Steelers have a great shot at starting 5-0 with their next two opponents - Arizona and Seattle – on the schedule.

5. Green Bay (3-0, Last week’s ranking: 12) – Brett Favre ties Dan Marino’s all-time TD record (420) and is undefeated to boot. Does this look like a man that’s ready to retire? I didn’t think so.

6. Baltimore (2-1, Last week’s ranking: 7) – The offense actually bailed out its defensive counterpart. That’s got to be a first!

7. Tennessee (2-1, Last week’s ranking: 14) – The Titans are proving that last year was no fluke. Tennessee’s defensive line really did a number against the New Orleans Saints and has been solid in all three games.

8. San Diego (1-2, Last week’s ranking: 4) – I still have faith in this team, but Norv Turner better get his group turned around in a hurry. If Turner can’t succeed with a talented squad like the Chargers, then he might want to call it a day as a head coach.

9. Denver (2-1, Last week’s ranking: 8) – Explain once again, Mike Shanahan, why you went for it on 4-and-5 from your own 9-yard line with more than four minutes remaining and your team only trailing 20-14?

10. Houston (2-1, Last week’s ranking: 10) – I simply can’t drop this team after a solid performance against the Super Bowl champs without its star receiver.

11. Seattle (2-1, Last week’s ranking: 11) – I guess one game-winning catch for Nate Burleson make his $49 million contract worth every penny for the Seahawks.

12. San Francisco (2-1, Last week’s ranking: 9) – Alex Smith can’t rely on his defense very week. Sooner or later, he’s going to have to step up.

13. Chicago (1-2, Last week’s ranking: 5) – What’s with this good Rex, bad Rex Gimmick? Has Rex Grossman played well in any of the first three games to deserve such a flattering nickname?

14. Cincinnati (1-2, Last week’s ranking: 13) – The Bengals committed 10 penalties and four turnovers against Seattle, not exactly a comforting thought with the Patriots on the horizon.

15. Washington (2-1, Last week’s ranking: 15) – Maybe Joe Gibbs should let his offensive coordinator Al Saunders call all the plays from now on. That was some shoddy play-calling near the goal-line with the game on the line, Joe.

16. Carolina (2-1, Last week’s ranking: 16) – Even with Steve Smith being held to just one reception for 10 yards, the Panthers running game came through against the Falcons.

17. Jacksonville (2-1, Last week’s ranking: 17) – The Jaguars did a great job in holding the big-play abilities of Jay Cutler and the Denver Broncos.

18. Philadelphia (1-2, Last week’s ranking: 21) – Donovan McNabb should say more controversial things every week.

19. Tampa Bay (2-1, Last week’s ranking: 25) – Even with five new starters, the Bucs’ defense still has some bite to it.

20. Detroit (2-1, Last week’s ranking: 19) – There’s nothing like a 35-point loss to bring a team down to earth.

21. N.Y. Jets (1-2, Last week’s ranking: 20) – Leon Washington and Thomas Jones can be quite the combination when they get a chance.

22. New Orleans (0-3, Last week’s ranking: 18) – Drew Brees is having the same nightmare season that plagued Ben Roethlisberger last year.

23. Oakland (1-2, Last week’s ranking: 27) – Lane Kiffin may be the youngest coach in the NFL, but he’s smart enough to pick up a few things from a wily veteran: like copy a Mike Shanahan move of calling a timeout just before the opposing kicker attempts the winning field goal.

24. N.Y. Giants (1-2, Last week’s ranking: 30) – That goal-line stand in the final seconds against the Redskins was impressive, even for a defensive unit that looks overmatched on most Sunday’s

25. Minnesota (1-2, Last week’s ranking: 22) – Adrian Peterson is quickly becoming the only bright spot in an otherwise forgettable start for the Vikings.

26. Arizona (1-2, Last week’s ranking: 24) – Despite the loss, has Kurt Warner started a quarterback controversy in Arizona?

27. Kansas City (1-2, Last week’s ranking: 31) – At least the Chiefs will be better on defense with the return of Jared Allen.

28. Cleveland (1-2, Last week’s ranking: 26) – You can’t play the Bengals every week, Romeo Crennel.

29. St. Louis (0-3, Last week’s ranking: 23) – Steve Jackson is injured and the Rams travel to Dallas next Sunday.

30. Miami (0-3, Last week’s ranking: 29) – The Dolphins were supposed to be good on the defense this year.

31. Buffalo (0-3, Last week’s ranking: 21) – Well Bills fans: you wanted Trent Edwards, you got it.

32. Atlanta (0-3, Last week’s ranking: 32) – Every consider taking an anger management course, DeAngelo Hall?