THE RATING GAME
1. SAN FRANCISCO (2-0)
Last week: 2nd
There’s no question they’re hitting on all cylinders.
2. PHILADELPHIA (2-0)
Last week: 5th
They’ve been shaky with two one-point wins, but …
3. HOUSTON (2-0)
Last week: 6th
This weekend, they step up in class against Denver.
4. GREEN BAY (1-1)
Last week: 4th
That long trip to Seattle doesn’t look easy any more.
5. ATLANTA (2-0)
Last week: 7th
Despite being 2-0, the offense hasn’t played its best.
6. N.Y. GIANTS (2-1)
Last week: 9th
Came up with impressive showing on a short week.
7. NEW ENGLAND (1-1)
Last week: 1st
Uncharacteristic slipup at home will stick with them.
8. BALTIMORE (1-1)
Last week: 3rd
Couldn’t come up with late stop like they usually do.
9. PITTSBURGH (1-1)
Last week: 10th
After that stinker in opener, they made the Jets pay.
10. SAN DIEGO (2-0)
Last week: 13th
Game with Falcons may tell us a lot about this team.
11. DETROIT (1-1)
Last week: 8th
They’ve looked kind of ordinary in first two games.
12. ARIZONA (2-0)
Last week: 18th
They’d be the talk of the league if they beat Eagles.
13. DENVER (1-1)
Last week: 12th
A bounceback against good Texans team is needed.
14. CINCINNATI (1-1)
Last week: 17th
After slipping past Browns, they get to face RGIII.
15. CHICAGO (1-1)
Last week: 15th
Once again, they have got serious internal issues.
16. DALLAS (1-1)
Last week: 11th
Win at Giants negated by thud against Seahawks.
THE SECOND HALF
17. New Orleans (0-2) Last week: 14th
18. N.Y. Jets (1-1) Last week: 16th
19. Seattle (1-1) Last week: 25th
20. Tampa Bay (1-1) Last week: 20th
21. Minnesota (1-1) Last week: 24th
22. Washington (1-1) Last week: 19th
23. Buffalo (1-1) Last week: 27th
24. Miami (1-1) Last week: 28th
25. St. Louis (1-1) Last week: 29th
26. Carolina (1-2) Last week: 26th
27. Tennessee (0-2) Last week: 21st
28. Kansas City (0-2) Last week: 22nd
29. Oakland (0-2) Last week: 23rd
30. Cleveland (0-2) Last week: 30th
31. Indianapolis (0-2) Last week: 31st
32. Jacksonville (0-2) Last week: 32nd
GAME TO WATCH
Atlanta (2-0)
at San Diego (2-0)
3:05 p.m. Sunday, Qualcomm Stadium (Fox)
The Falcons will play an AFC West team for the third straight week, which means they could be at the top of the NFC South and AFC West standings with a win over the Chargers. Neither team has lit it up on offense, but the Chargers defense has been solid — especially against the run — so Michael Turner should be a good test.
MICK’S PICKS
Saints (-9) over Chiefs
Bears (-71/2) over Rams
Cowboys (-71/2) over Bucs
49ers (-61/2) over Vikings
Lions (-31/2) over Titans
Bengals (+3) over Redskins
Dolphins (+21/2) over Jets
Bills (-3) over Browns
Colts (-3) over Jaguars
Cardinals (+31/2) over Eagles
Chargers (-3) over Falcons
Broncos (+2) over Texans
Steelers (-4) over Raiders
Patriots (+3) over Ravens
Packers (-31/2) over Seahawks
Last week: 8-6-1 (.567)
Season totals: 16-13-1 (.550)
TV SCHEDULE
Sunday
Noon: Chiefs at Saints (CBS)
3:05 p.m.: Falcons at Chargers (Fox)
3:25 p.m.: Texans at Broncos (CBS)
7:20 p.m.: Patriots at Ravens (NBC)
Monday
7:30 p.m.: Packers at Seahawks (ESPN)
Sheldon Mickles