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Ira Kaufman's Power Rankings

By IRA KAUFMAN

The Tampa Tribune

Published: October 13, 2008

1. Titans. Jeff Fisher's mantra: Let's get physical.
2. Steelers. Could wrap up AFC North by Thanksgiving.
3. Giants. Killer stretch coming up later this month.
4. Bucs. This ballhawking defense just made a good QB look bad.
5. Bills. Only club that hasn't played a division game.
6. Redskins. Fumbled away a chance to open 5-1.
7. Cardinals. A two-game lead atop the NFC West at the bye week.
8. Cowboys. Romo's on the sidelines and T.O.'s on the warpath.
9. Colts. Heading to Lambeau with momentum.
10. Chargers. Which team will show up in Buffalo?
11. Eagles. When Westbrook returns, look out.
12. Panthers. After Sunday's debacle, they'll be ready for the Saints.
13. Falcons. Authoring a feel-good story through six weeks.
14. Packers. Bracing for Peyton Manning, not Charlie Frye.
15. Saints. Still a lot to prove on the road going into Charlotte.
16. Jaguars. Much ground to make up, but dangerous.
17. Broncos. This defense won't hold up.
18. Jets. Only a game off the pace in the AFC East.
19. Bears. Simply can't close the deal.
20. Vikings. Struggling to establish an identity.
21. Patriots. Averaging only 18 points per game.
22. Browns. Catching Washington on the rebound.
23. Ravens. Didn't give themselves a chance with five turnovers.
24. Dolphins. Defense didn't show up at Houston.
25. 49ers. A few years away, but making strides.
26. Texans. Andre Johnson has few peers.
27. Bengals. The hits just keep on coming.
28. Seahawks. Will touch down in Tampa battered and bruised.
29. Raiders. The Cable guy sure made a difference, didn't he?
30. Rams. Haslett will demand hustle and focus.
31. Chiefs. Herm's not finished cleaning house.
32. Lions. Finding a new QB is Job 1.