Staff Writer David Weinberg's weekly ranking of NFL teams (last week's rankings in parentheses):
Biggest rise: Washington (24th to 18th)
Biggest fall: Pittsburgh (15th to 10th)
1. Houston (1)-Lucky break helped against Lions.
2. Green Bay (2)-Defensive injuries could lead to loss.
3. New England (4)-Dominated the Jets on the road.
4. Denver (3)-Broncos keep rolling.
5. Baltimore (5)-Defense carried them past Steelers.
6. Atlanta (7)-Ryan's five interceptions didn't hurt them.
7. San Francisco (8)-Colin Kaepernick to the rescue.
8. Tampa Bay (11)-Buccaneers 5-1 in last six.
9. New Orleans (12)-Saints 5-1 in last six.
10. Pittsburgh (5)-Charlie Batch is next.
11. Chicago (8)-Jason Campbell couldn't get it done.
12. Cincinnati (17)-A.J. Green is a beast.
13. Indianapolis (10)-Playoff berth would be major.
14. Seattle (13)-Still not out of division race.
15. Minnesota (14)-Could upset the Bears.
16. New York Giants (15)-About time for Giants to get hot.
17. Tennessee (16)-Titans playing better.
18. Washington (24)-RGIII could be MVP.
19. Buffalo (20)-Bills not ready to fold yet.
20. Dallas (18)-Embarrassing loss on Thanksgiving.
21. Detroit (19)-Haven't won on Thanksgiving since 2003.
22. Miami (21)-Honeymoon may be over.
23. San Diego (22)-Chargers are done.
24. Philadelphia (23)-See ya, Andy Reid.
25. St. Louis (25)-Rams are still a year away.
26. Carolina (27)-Nearly upset Tampa.
27. New York Jets (26)-How do you give up 35 points in a quarter?
28. Cleveland (28)-Browns have been close a lot.
29. Arizona (29)-Quarterback is a problem.
30. Oakland (30)-Couldn't stop Drew Brees.
31. Jacksonville (32)-Strong effort vs. Houston merits promotion.
32. Kansas City (31)-Back in the basement.
David Weinberg, 609-272-7186
