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15. Houston Texans – (4-2) Did Brock Osweiler finally silence his critics with a marvelous fourth-quarter comeback against the Colts last Sunday? I’m not sure, but they’re a lot quieter. A victory over the Broncos this week will shut them up for good. Last week: 15
16. Kansas City Chiefs – (3-2) With their win over the Raiders last week the Chiefs served notice that Andy Reid’s regular season mojo is still thereThe Chiefs had an entire bye week to think about the American History X shower scene reenactment they were victimized by two weeks ago. If Kansas City is going to bounce back, it’ll need to happen against a good Raiders squad. Last week: 20
17. Baltimore Ravens – (3-3) Firing Marc Trestman and replacing him with Marty Mornhinweg didn’t exactly light up the scoreboard last week for Baltimore. Maybe the Jets will be a little more accommodating this week. Last week: 11
18. Cincinnati Bengals – (2-4) Marvin Lewis’ time in Cincinnati might be coming to an end. This is a talented team that can’t seem to play with the big boys. That’s usually a problem that only manifests in for this team in the playoffs. Last week: 14
19. Carolina Panthers – (1-5) No reason to speak of the playoffs with this Panthers team. This is a London Bridge-level collapse we’re witnessing here and no Cam Newton funky hat choice can save them. Last week: 16
20. Indianapolis Colts – (2-4) This just isn’t your year, Colts. That doesn’t mean you can’t make the playoffs. God knows who’s coming out of the AFC South, but this is the kind of season you sim on Madden. Last week: 21
21. New Orleans Saints – (2-3) That’s two consecutive wins for the Saints who are as alive as anyone in the NFC. Now if only their defense would get off the bus and actually show up at the game. Last week: 22
22. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – (2-3) A chance at .500 is on the table for this Bucs team with a visit to San Francisco this week. Maybe Colin Kaepernick would be better playing the whole game from one knee? Last week: 24
23. New York Jets – (1-5) With the news Wednesday that Geno Smith will get the starting nod over Ryan Fitzpatrick Sunday, the Jets’ season has officially gone down the toilet and into the New York City sewers where it is currently beging humped to death by a rat king. Last week: 23
24. Jacksonville Jaguars – (2-3) Gus Bradley spent the last two weeks with his head on the chopping block only to win back-to-back games. Will he survive a loss to the Raiders Sunday? I’ve got a feeling we’ll know that answer by Monday morning. Last week: 25
25. Tennessee Titans – (3-3) Mike Mularkey’s three wins as a head coach this season amount to 14.2 percent of his total career head coaching wins. So, you know, congratulations, I guess. Last week: 26
26. Detroit Lions – (3-3) Jim Caldwell successfully outcoached Jeff Fisher, something only every other NFL coach that ever lived has done…even if they never faced him. Last week: 29
27. Los Angeles Rams – (3-3) Hey, Jeff Fisher. Remember that “7-and-9 bullshit” thing from Hard Knocks. You know, the speech where you made it clear this team was too talented to settle for that. I couldn’t agree more. So, when do you resign? Last week: 13
28. Miami Dolphins – (2-4) The win over the Steelers wasn’t a fluke. The Dolphins were up in that game before Ben Roethlisberger got hurt. Can the Dolphins keep that going? A victory over the Bills Sunday can turn this whole season around. Last week: 27
29. Chicago Bears – (1-5) Who else is shocked that Brian Hoyer wasn’t the answer at quarterback for the Bears? No one? Oh, OK. For a moment I thought I’d jumped universes in a stable wormhole. Whew. Last week: 28
30. San Diego Chargers – (2-4) Like Gus Bradley, Mike McCoy’s job status varies week-to-week. This week they’re on the road on the East Coast against the Atlanta Falcons. Sorry, Mike. Last week: 31
31. San Francisco 49ers – (1-5) Chip Kelly announced that Colin Kaepernick would once again get the start this Sunday against the Buccaneers. In related news, Blaine Gabbert had a Bacon Three-Way burger combo coupon turned down at Hardees. Last week: 30
32. Cleveland Browns – (0-6) I picked you last week, Browns and I feel like you personally let me down by losing. And while I think you have a legit shot to take out a stumbling Bengals team Sunday, as Roger Daltry once sang, I won’t be fooled again. Last week: 32
