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</TD><TD width=10> </TD><TD noWrap>By Vic Carucci
National Editor, NFL.com
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><!-- T8869972 --><!-- Sesame Modified: 09/20/2005 18:41:01 --><!-- sversion: 5 $Updated: ellenl$ -->(Sept. 20, 2005) -- This is how the NFL's 32 teams stack up after Week 2:
IN THE HUNT
(Teams likely to be among 12 playoff qualifiers -- listed with record and previous week's ranking)
1. Pittsburgh (2-0; 3): Two games, two dominant victories, but the toughest test to date comes vs. the Patriots.
2. Indianapolis (2-0; unchanged): Could it be that the Colts have actually become a defensive-oriented team?
3. Tampa Bay (2-0; 7): The Bucs keep riding in style with their Cadillac and a dominant defense.
4. Kansas City (2-0; 5): Winning in Oakland made a huge statement … and the reward is a Monday night in Denver.
5. Philadelphia (1-1; 10): Donovan McNabb is too busy throwing touchdowns to worry about his sore chest or any sore feelings he might have toward his favorite receiver.
6. Cincinnati (2-0; unranked): You can't help but respect what this team can do on both sides of the ball.
7. N.Y. Giants (2-0; 11): It hasn't been pretty, but the Giants have two wins by convincing margins.
8. Washington (2-0; unranked): Maybe Mark Brunell is the instant spark Joe Gibbs thought he would be.
9. Carolina (1-1; unranked): The Panthers showed plenty by bouncing back from a heart-breaking opener and playing strong defense without Kris Jenkins.
10. New England (1-1; 1): After being manhandled in Carolina, the Pats have the daunting task of trying to rebound in Pittsburgh.
11. Atlanta (1-1; 4): With Michael Vick hurting, the Falcons defense is capable of picking up the slack.
12. Dallas (1-1; 8): The Cowboys are still wondering how they blew that game to Washington.
MIDDLE OF THE PACK
Listed alphabetically:
Buffalo Bills (1-1)
Chicago Bears (1-1)
Cleveland Browns (1-1)
Denver Broncos (1-1)
Detroit Lions (1-1)
Jacksonville Jaguars (1-1)
Miami Dolphis (1-1)
New Orleans Saints (1-1)
New York Jets (1-1)
St. Louis Rams (1-1)
Seattle Seahawks (1-1)
Tennessee Titans (1-1)
NEED WORK
Listed alphabetically:
Arizona Cardinals (0-2)
Baltimore Ravens (0-2)
Houston Texans (0-2)
Green Bay Packers (0-2)
Minnesota Vikings (0-2)
Oakland Raiders (0-2)
San Diego Chargers (0-2)
San Francisco 49ers (1-1)
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National Editor, NFL.com
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IN THE HUNT
(Teams likely to be among 12 playoff qualifiers -- listed with record and previous week's ranking)
1. Pittsburgh (2-0; 3): Two games, two dominant victories, but the toughest test to date comes vs. the Patriots.
2. Indianapolis (2-0; unchanged): Could it be that the Colts have actually become a defensive-oriented team?
3. Tampa Bay (2-0; 7): The Bucs keep riding in style with their Cadillac and a dominant defense.
4. Kansas City (2-0; 5): Winning in Oakland made a huge statement … and the reward is a Monday night in Denver.
5. Philadelphia (1-1; 10): Donovan McNabb is too busy throwing touchdowns to worry about his sore chest or any sore feelings he might have toward his favorite receiver.
6. Cincinnati (2-0; unranked): You can't help but respect what this team can do on both sides of the ball.
7. N.Y. Giants (2-0; 11): It hasn't been pretty, but the Giants have two wins by convincing margins.
8. Washington (2-0; unranked): Maybe Mark Brunell is the instant spark Joe Gibbs thought he would be.
9. Carolina (1-1; unranked): The Panthers showed plenty by bouncing back from a heart-breaking opener and playing strong defense without Kris Jenkins.
10. New England (1-1; 1): After being manhandled in Carolina, the Pats have the daunting task of trying to rebound in Pittsburgh.
11. Atlanta (1-1; 4): With Michael Vick hurting, the Falcons defense is capable of picking up the slack.
12. Dallas (1-1; 8): The Cowboys are still wondering how they blew that game to Washington.
MIDDLE OF THE PACK
Listed alphabetically:
Buffalo Bills (1-1)
Chicago Bears (1-1)
Cleveland Browns (1-1)
Denver Broncos (1-1)
Detroit Lions (1-1)
Jacksonville Jaguars (1-1)
Miami Dolphis (1-1)
New Orleans Saints (1-1)
New York Jets (1-1)
St. Louis Rams (1-1)
Seattle Seahawks (1-1)
Tennessee Titans (1-1)
NEED WORK
Listed alphabetically:
Arizona Cardinals (0-2)
Baltimore Ravens (0-2)
Houston Texans (0-2)
Green Bay Packers (0-2)
Minnesota Vikings (0-2)
Oakland Raiders (0-2)
San Diego Chargers (0-2)
San Francisco 49ers (1-1)
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arty: they FINALLY got it RIGHT for one week...
