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You know what I'm thankful for? Cleveland and Houston playing in a meaningful game in late November; watching Brian Billick and his ego twist in the wind as his team circles the drain; Brett Favre playing like a kid again; good guys like Jeff Garcia and Dick Jauron turning the tide for troubled franchises; the support displayed to Mike Nolan and his family; Priest Holmes leaving the game before something really, really tragic happened; Michael Strahan never getting "the gap" fixed; and Chad Johnson's silence.

Here's hoping all of you have a safe and happy Thanksgiving.

1. New England Patriots (10-0) - so much for being rusty after a bye week, huh.

2. Dallas Cowboys (9-1) - against the Redskins, they didn't look like a team that knew how to finish.

3. Indianapolis Colts (8-2) - what is wrong with Peyton Manning?

4. Green Bay Packers (9-1) - I wonder how many people in Green Bay question the Mike McCarthy hiring now.

5. Pittsburgh Steelers (7-3) - this team is absolute garbage on the road.

6. Jacksonville Jaguars (7-3) - Maurice Jones-Drew's block of Shawne Merriman was the highlight of the week.

7. New York Giants (7-3) - it was a big win, but losing Kiwanuka for the seasonhurts.....a lot.

8. San Diego Chargers (5-5) - I know I'm giving this team too much credit, but I just can't believe they're this bad.

9. Tennessee Titans (6-4) - forget Vince Young, Albert Haynesworth is the most valuable player to the Titans.

10. Cleveland Browns (6-4) - how many last second wins will the Dawg Pounders have to endure?

11. Seattle Seahawks (6-4)  - nothing this team does impresses me.

12. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-4) - this team owes a large part of it's success to Jeff Garcia and Earnest Graham.

13. Denver Broncos (5-5) - I've never seen a stronger arm than the one attached to Jay Cutler's shoulder.

14. Houston Texans (5-5) - Matt Schaub-to-Andre Johnson will be the most prolific combination for the next 10 years.

15. Detroit Lions (6-4) - that "10 win season" thing isn't looking too good, is it Jon Kitna?

16. Buffalo Bills (5-5) - nobody is penalized for losing to the Patriots....regardless of the score.

17. Washington Redskins (5-5) - Campbell versus Romo will be an interesting chapter in this heated rivalry.

18. Kansas City Chiefs (4-6) - yes, I still think Priest Holmes is the NFL's Comeback Player of the Year.

19. New Orleans Saints (4-6) - the Saints really, really, really miss Deuce McAllister.

20. Arizona Cardinals (5-5) - Kurt Warner has been just what the doctor ordered for this talented, young offense.

21. Philadelphia Eagles (5-5) - I'm sorry, Philly fans, but they deserve to fall after barely beating Miami.

22. Baltimore Ravens (4-6) - I can't believe how quickly this team is aging.

23. Carolina Panthers (4-6) - after this season, I don't think too many people will take Jake Delhomme for granted.

24. Chicago Bears (4-6) - why is Rex Grossman throwing the ball when Ced Benson is averaging eight yards a carry?

25. Minnesota Vikings (4-6) - Steve Hutchinson wasn't worth $49 million? Why don't we ask AD and Chester Taylor.

26. Cincinnati Bengals (3-7) - I just can't see Marvin Lewis on the Bengals' sideline next year.

27. New York Jets (2-8) - where in the hell did that come from?!?!?!

28. Atlanta Falcons (3-7) - once again, Bobby, why is Byron Leftwich playing?

29. Oakland Raiders (2-8) - it looks like we'll only have to wait a couple more weeks for Jamarcus Russell.

30. St. Louis Rams (2-8) - the last six games will decide Scott Linehan's future in St. Louis.

31. San Francisco 49ers (2-8) - at least you'll have a top five pick. Oh, you traded it? Well then, you're screwed.

32. Miami Dolphins (0-10) - You were right about Ted Ginn, Cam. That was one exciting kick return. Stupid!

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