Donovan's 32: Sanchez's steady play has Eagles flying high
1. Packers - Aaron Rodgers may have gotten the best of Tom Brady, but it's Green Bay's defense that vaulted them into the top spot.
2. Broncos - Not like Peyton Manning needed another weapon in Denver, but he seems to have one in C.J. Anderson.
3. Patriots - Gave the Packers all they could handle. If they can lock up home field in the playoffs, watch out.
4. Eagles - Mark Sanchez playing mistake-free gives them a great chance against anyone.
5. Colts - Andrew Luck racks up 4,000-plus passing yards for the second time in his first three years (only Manning and Dan Marino can match that).
6. Cowboys - Not the way you want to play in front of the home crowd on Thanksgiving. They'll get a chance to bounce back this week in Chicago.
7. Ravens - Defense is giving up entirely too many yards against the pass (273.9 per game, No. 31 in the NFL)
8. Seahawks - No. 1 defense in the NFL, but the offense still needs more explosive plays in the passing game.
9. Chiefs - Played inspired football after the loss of Eric Berry, just not good enough to beat the Broncos.
10. Cardinals - Exposed on both sides by the lowly Falcons. Patrick Peterson may want to think twice about talking trash to Julio Jones.
11. 49ers - Colin Kaepernick needs to play a lot better if they want to make the playoffs.
12. Lions - Great win vs. Chicago. Matthew Stafford needs to keep finding options other than Calvin Johnson.
13. Chargers - Strong win in Baltimore solidifies their late playoff push.
14. Dolphins - Not a pretty win vs. the Jets, but Ryan Tannehill continues to improve, particularly in crunch time.
15. Bengals - Awful win vs. the Buccaneers. Can't afford any more games like that.
16. Saints - Finally a win on the road (in Pittsburgh, no less), and did it without Jimmy Graham catching a single pass!
17. Browns - Is it Money Manziel time? Brian Hoyer is not helping his case with all the turnovers lately (6 INTs in last three games).
18. Steelers - Le'Veon Bell was the lone bright spot in their loss to the Saints. Need to play better on defense.
19. Bills - This defense continues to create turnovers and hand their offense great field position.
20. Rams - Scoring update: The Rams just scored another touchdown against the Raiders.
21. Vikings - Teddy Bridgewater continues to improve, as does this defense, which should be great next year.
22. Texans - J.J. Watt has more TDs than Andre Johnson, and that's not a good thing.
23. Falcons - Julio Jones lets his play do the talking, even without Roddy White.
24. Jets - So the question is, will Rex Ryan be on TV next year or on the sidelines? Certainly won't be with the Jets.
25. Titans - Zach Mettenberger taking some serious lumps behind a banged-up offensive line.
26. Bears - This whole team looks bad.
27. Giants - Lost to Jacksonville with a 21 point lead ... enough said.
28. Panthers - Can't get out of their own way. Two blocked punts for touchdowns? Really?
29. Redskins - RG3 sits and the whole team gets exposed, although Colt McCoy played pretty well.
30. Jaguars - Strong fight vs. the Giants. Their future should be bright.
31. Buccaneers - Gotta admit, I'm still liking those new uniforms.
32. Raiders - Vacation coming right up!
