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Posted on: Sunday, December 6, 2009

NFL: Saints, Colts, Vikings 1-2-3 in rankings


By Jerry McDonald
Contra Costa Times

1. New Orleans (11-0)

Drew Brees made Pats look like seven-on-seven drill.

2. Indianapolis (11-0)

Can tie Pats' record with 21st consecutive regular-season win.

3. Minnesota (10-1)

With 283rd straight game, Brett Favre surpasses "Wrong Way" Marshall.

4. San Diego (8-3)

No receiving tandem as imposing as Antonio Gates-Vincent Jackson.

5. Dallas (8-3)

OK, 'Boys, let's see you do it in December.

6. Cincinnati (8-3)

Underwhelming in past two without Cedric Benson.

7. New England (7-4)

Went down hard in Big Easy — how do they respond?

8. Green Bay (7-4)

Aaron Rodgers: nine of 14 home starts with passer rating over 100.

9. Philadelphia (7-4)

Donovan McNabb's 143 games are most for a QB in franchise history.

10. Denver (7-4)

Broncos have a history of Arrowhead Stadium face-plants.

11. Arizona (7-4)

Kurt Warner's vision, Matt Leinart's progress a headache.

12. Baltimore (6-5)

Ray Rice averaging 5.8 per carry in road games.

13. Pittsburgh (6-5)

No runner has more than 88 yards rushing against Steelers.

14. Tennessee (5-6)

Has Vince Young arrived? Ninety-nine-yard drive says maybe.

15. Jacksonville (6-5)

Fumbles, not picks, are David Garrard's biggest problem.

16. N.Y. Giants (6-5)

On the ropes, must come off firing vs. Dallas.

17. Atlanta (6-5)

Chris Redman could get chewed by Philly blitz.

18. 49ers (5-6)

Air Alex is 3-yard pass and cloud of dust.

19. Miami (5-6)

Need a second straight unbeaten December.

20. Houston (5-6)

LB Brian Cushing could be top defensive rookie.

21. N.Y. Jets (6-6)

Thomas Jones hits 1,000 yards for fifth straight season.

22. Seattle (4-7)

Matt Hasselbeck has won eight of past 11 vs. 49ers.

23. Chicago (4-7)

Playing out string not what Bears had in mind.

24. Carolina (4-7)

Matt Moore gets his shot; Jake Delhomme watches closely.

25. Washington (3-8)

More competitive of late, but results have been the same.

26. Kansas City (3-8)

Jamaal Charles validating decision to cut Larry Johnson.

27. Buffalo (4-8)

Without pick-six repeat, can't beat Jets in Canada.

28. Raiders (3-8)

Fans pay for billboard instead of tickets.

29. Tampa Bay (1-10)

Did Raiders ruin Bucs forever last December?

30. St. Louis (1-10)

Donnie Avery has five TD catches in past seven games.

31. Detroit (2-9)

"Tough guy" rep means Matt Stafford taking a beating.

32. Cleveland (1-10)

Giving up 159.9 yards, 4.6 per carry on ground.