By Christopher Reina * The number in parenthesis is the average point differential per game. 1. New England Patriots (23) Laurence Maroney has just 417 yards and zero touchdowns for the season. Expect to see Bill Belichick to establish an impressive ground attack more frequently in the stretch run before the playoffs. 2. Pittsburgh Steelers (16) With Santonio Holmes, Hines Ward, Heath Miller and now Nate Washington, Ben Roethlisberger has an excellent aerial attack at his disposal. This looks like a better team than the one that won Super Bowl XL. 3. Indianapolis Colts (15) It is looking unlikely that Marvin Harrison will be fully healthy again this season, which means the Colts will lean on Joseph Addai even more now. 4. Dallas Cowboys (11) What kind of impact will Tank Johnson have for the Cowboys? pass rush? 5. Green Bay Packers (7) Greg Jennings has six touchdown receptions in six games. 6. Tennessee Titans (5) Albert Haynesworth is playing for a contract and playing very well, with 30 tackles. 7. New York Giants (5) The Giants are a much better team than the one that played Dallas in Week 1. 8. Seattle Seahawks (3) Shaun Alexander has been injured and disappointing all season, and Maurice Morris will be relied upon heavily on Sunday. 9. San Diego Chargers (3) Just when it looked like the Chargers had found their stride after three straight wins (Denver, Oakland and Houston), they were embarrassed by Adrian Peterson and the Vikings. 10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2) After a fast start, the Buccaneers can come out of their bye week in a three-way tie for first with the Panthers and Saints. 11. Detroit Lions (2) Here?s to throwing Shaun Rogers in on offense in goal line situations. 12. Minnesota Vikings (2) How can Adrian Peterson rush for almost 300 yards when they have no passing game to speak of? 13. Jacksonville Jaguars (1) The Jaguars have an overrated defense, as they yield 353.9 yards per game. 14. Philadelphia Eagles (even) The Eagles have been on an every other week plan since their 56-21 win over the Lions in Week 3. 15. Cleveland Browns (-1) We?ll find out if the Browns are for real if they can beat either Pittsburgh or Baltimore on the road over the next two weeks. Regardless, their final six games all could be wins so the playoffs are a very possible scenario. 16. Washington Redskins (-1) We know the Redskins can run, but they will need to establish their passing game to sweep the season series over Philadelphia. 17. New Orleans Saints (-2) The Saints have won their last four games by an average of 16 points, making them look like the Super Bowl contender many thought they were when the season began. 18. Arizona Cardinals (-2) Since the Cardinals? two-game winning streak of Pittsburgh and St. Louis, they are 0-3. 19. San Francisco 49ers (-2) The Patriots are very likely to be receiving a top-four pick from the 49ers in the 2008 NFL Draft. I?m sure they are happy with Joe Staley and weren?t expecting such a disappointing season, but Jake Long would look even better in red and gold. 20. Houston Texans (-3) With all of their injuries, Ron Dayne is now the Texans? leading rusher. 21. Kansas City Chiefs (-3) The Chiefs have a tough enough time to move the ball with Larry Johnson, so what will Priest Holmes and Kolby Smith be able to accomplish in Denver? 22. Carolina Panthers (-3) When an offense is built around a wide receiver (Steve Smith) and you have such uncertainly at quarterback, it is difficult for a team to put up points. 23. Oakland Raiders (-3) Lane Kiffin says he will kick to Devin Hester on Sunday, but the biggest story will be whether or not Cedric Benson can finally run the ball. 24. Buffalo Bills (-3) Marshawn Lynch did his best LT imitation by rushing for 153 yards and a touchdown and also threw for one. 25. Baltimore Ravens (-3) Second-year nose tackle Haloti Ngata has been one of the lone bright spots for the Ravens this season. 26. Chicago Bears (-6) Lovie Smith and the Bears can officially give up on their playoff chances if they don?t pick up a road win at Oakland this Sunday. 27. Cincinnati Bengals (-6) Chris Henry wasn?t anticipating joining a 2-6 Bengals? team. 28. Atlanta Falcons (-7) Warrick Dunn has continued to be the man in the backfield despite the presence of Jerious Norwood. 29. New York Jets (-8) Will Leon Washington see more carries in the second half of the season? 30. Miami Dolphins (-10) Despite the records, the Dolphins have had the better offense and defense than Buffalo and have had no problems scoring points. Take the over in this game. 31. Denver Broncos (-13) Has there been another team more snake bitten by injuries than the Broncos? 32. St. Louis Rams (-15) This week?s game at New Orleans is a dress rehearsal for what should be their first win of the season the following week, at San Francisco.