5 (2). Pittsburgh Steelers (6-3)
A huge loss following their biggest win is not a good recipe for momentum as the Saints proved this week also. Beating the Patriots was a test and, as it transpired, a statement of intent, but beating the ravens after losing the season opener to their divisional rivals was absolutely essential.
Having lost the number 1 tiebreaker against their main challenger for AFC bragging rights, the Steelers have well and truly offered the driving seat to the Ravens. They are just as good as ever, but look more likely to finish the season as a Wild Card. For that reason they cannot be higher than 5 and, some might say, are lucky to be that high at all.
6 (10). New York Giants (6-2)
Out of nowhere, Big Blue have climbed to a 2 game lead in the AFC East and share the joint 3rd best record in the NFC with the Detroit Lions. The major difference is that their nearest rival has 4 wins, while the Packers are sitting pretty in the Lions’ quadrant with 8.
I won’t lie; the NFC East is still as open as Moll Flanders’ legs but the Giants have a healthy cushion at the halfway point, and have to feel good about the upcoming intra-divisional match-ups that look certain to solidify their hold on the title.
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