2.  Pittsburgh Steelers (STL) – The Steelers had a chance to sit at the top of the AFC, but they were unable to do anything on offense in San Francisco.  A bye would help them immensely as they try to get Big Ben healthy, and they have a golden matchup this week with the Rams at home.

3.  San Francisco 49ers (@SEA) – The Niners defense looked fantastic against the Steelers in front of a rowdy crowd.  This week they get the Seattle Seahawks who have been on quite a roll themselves, but they’ve relied heavily on Marshawn Lynch, who the Niners should be able to contain – especially if Patrick Willis is back.

4.  Tennessee Titans (JAX) – Jacksonville’s offense has consistently been at the bottom of the league in virtually all categories this season.  The Titans realize that their main focus is to contain mJD, and to let Gabbert try to beat them through the air.  As long as their offense doesn’t make costly mistakes, they should be able to prevent Jacksonville from sustaining long scoring drives.

5.  Green Bay Packers (CHI) – The Packers’ dream of an unblemished season died unexpectedly in Kansas City.  They may start sitting regulars this week if they are blowing out Chicago early like I suspect, but I’m not sure either of the Bears’ quarterbacks can do much of anything even against an NFL second unit.

6.  Houston Texans (@IND) – On paper the Texans should be ranked higher than this, but I’m always wary of a road team in a nationally televised game.  The Colts have looked a lot better on offense with Orlovsky running the show, but the Texans should still be able to contain them.

7.  Seattle Seahawks (SF) – The Seahawks have been playing great defense, and have been one of the top scoring fantasy DSTs the last 6 weeks.  While I’m not sure they’ll be able to muster enough offense to win this matchup, their defense should be able to hold the Niners to a low output, as they continue to struggle to convert opportunities into touchdowns.

8.  Cincinnati Bengals (ARI) – Arizona has played better of late, but face a tough challenge in Cincinnati.  The Cardinals will struggle to establish a run game, and will need Larry Fitzgerald to continue to make amazing plays.  Even if he does, I don’t think he’ll make enough to make this a bad matchup for the Bengals.

9.  Washington Redskins (MIN) – Christian Ponder has taken a step backward since having a mildly impressive start to his NFL career.  The Redskins were able to intercept Eli Manning 3 times last week, and I expect more of the same this week.

10.  Denver Broncos (@BUF) – The Broncos defense fell apart as the game wore on against the Patriots, but it’s hard to hold that against them.  The Bills offense hasn’t been nearly as efficient since the loss of stat Fred Jackson.  I think the Broncos will be able to apply heavy pressure to Fitzpatrick, and force some turnovers.

11.  Kansas City Chiefs (OAK) – The Chiefs defense looked like a different team, when they shut out Green Bay for the first half, and were able to hold on and shock the world.  If they can play with the same intensity it could be a tough matchup for Carson Palmer and the rival Raiders in Arrowhead.

12.  New York Giants (@NYJ) – The Giants once again didn’t show up in a game they should have won.  I think they come out with extra intensity this week as they face their cross-town rivals.  They should be able to stymie Shonn Greene, and force Mark Sanchez to beat them with his arm.  If Jason Pierre-Paul can continue to dominate the line of scrimmage, it will force Sanchez to rush his throws, which history has shown leads to good things for the defense.

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