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Donovan's 32: Cowboys crack McNabb's Top 5, as does another surprise squad

Published Nov. 19, 2014 11:09 a.m. ET

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1. Cardinals - The best defense in the NFL keeps them rolling while Drew Stanton gets his turnovers under control.

2. Patriots - Maybe they've found their starting running back in Jonas Gray.

3. Chiefs - Jamaal Charles is an MVP candidate.

4. Ravens - The Ravens' last trip to New Orleans ended with their second Super Bowl win.  Expect another good showing from this veteran squad Monday in prime time.

5. Cowboys - Excited to see how Tony Romo's back feels after their long post-London layoff. 

6. Packers - Aaron Rodgers is the hottest QB in the game.

7. Broncos - Got a wakeup call in St. Louis.  Injuries to Emmanuel Sanders, Montee Ball, and Julius Thomas are concerning.

8. Eagles - Reality check for Mark Sanchez in Lambeau.  Defensively they need to get better.

9. Colts - Desperately need to find a RB with Ahmad Bradshaw out for the year. 

10. 49ers - Still not impressed with their offense, but Aldon Smith will make a big difference for the defense.

11. Lions - Need to find a way to generate points on offense.

12. Seahawks - As good as their secondary is at stopping WRs, they haven't been nearly as good against TEs and RBs in the passing game.

13. Dolphins - Impressive win in Buffalo.  Their defense in sneaky good.

14. Steelers - Continue to struggle against mediocre teams, but squeaked by Tennessee thanks to a huge effort from Le'Veon Bell.

15. Browns - Will releasing RB Ben Tate improve the running game.  Let's hope so, because it needs help.

16. Chargers - I'm worried about health of Philip Rivers.

17. Bengals -€“ A.J. Green is a dominant WR when healthy.

18. Bills - Is it time to go back to E.J. Manuel?

19. Rams - Maybe the best defensive line in football, although Detroit and Kansas City might have something to say about that.

20. Texans - Ryan Mallett shines in first start.

21. Vikings - Putting the Adrian Peterson distraction behind them should help as Teddy Bridgewater's maturation continues.

22. Jets - Can Michael Vick stay healthy and ride the momentum of their win over Pittsburgh?

23. Saints - Can't win at home.  Definitely can't win on the road.

24. Titans - Zach Mettenberger is getting better, but defensively they need to improve against the run.

25. Falcons - Leading the NFC South with 4 wins. 'Nuff said.

26. Bears - Finally got a win at home.

27. Buccaneers - Big win against the sad Redskins.

28. Redskins - Too much he-said-she-said turmoil in the locker room. 

29. Giants - Looked awful on both sides of the ball, with the expectation of Odell Beckham Jr., who is a star in the making.

30. Panthers - Just don't know where to start.

31. Jaguars - Suspect pass defense could be in for a long day against Andrew Luck in Indianapolis.

32. Raiders -€“ Can't buy a win, because I bet they would if they could.

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