1. New York Giants
The defending Super Bowl champions are 8-1 in the 2008 NFL season and they look very, very good. Eli Manning has blossomed into a superstar at quarterback and the defense can still produce a lot of pressure. It won’t be easy for the Giants but they are a team no one wants to face in the playoffs.

2. Tennessee Titans
The Titans are the NFL’s lone undefeated team at the moment. At 9-0, Tennessee continues to prove on a weekly basis that they are for real. Quarterback Kerry Collins isn’t making many mistakes, while the running back duo of LenDale White and Chris Johnson is arguably the best pair of backs in the NFL. Defensively, the Titans are simply the best in football.

3. Carolina Panthers
While not many NFL experts believe the Panthers are legit Super Bowl contenders, this team is just very solid in every aspect of the game. Currently with a record of 7-2, the Panthers’ biggest strength is their suffocating defense. However, on the other side of the ball, Carolina’s offense is actually quite good as well — led by quarterback Jake Delhomme and star wide receiver Steve Smith.

4. Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers have dealt with a lot of injuries this year, especially on offense. That said, they relentlessly continue to plug away. Ben Roethlisberger is a Super Bowl tested quarterback who plays well in big games. The defensive unit is hard hitting and is extremely tough to score against.

5. New England Patriots
Don’t count out the Patriots just yet. While being without Tom Brady is a huge loss, New England still has enough overall talent to make things interesting. On top of the talent, the Patriots may have the best coach in the entire NFL in Bill Belichick. If their defense can dominate, their offense is good enough to win most weeks.

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