For the first half of their game against the Dolphins on Sunday, the Saints didn't really look like the best team in football. Their performance in the second half, however, left no doubt whatsoever. I don't think there's another team in the NFL that could have come back like that. Without further ado, here's this week's Power Rankings:

1. Saints, 6-0, Last week: 1
The intro pretty much says it all. Only the best team in football could play that well in the second half against a Dolphins team that has been pretty decent lately.

2. Colts, 6-0, Last week: 2
Another week, another win. Peyton Manning is still far and away the leading MVP candidate, but they don't pass the Saints quite yet. Colts-Saints would be a dream Super Bowl matchup.

3. Broncos, 6-0, Last week: 3
The Broncos have a few tough games coming up, as the Ravens and Steelers will try to hand them their first loss. It they don't lose in the next two weeks, we might even see an undefeated matchup in Week 14 against the Colts.

4. Vikings, 6-1, Last week: 4
They lost to the Steelers on the road, but if that was a home game or even on a neutral field, I think the Vikings win that game. That, or if they put in Tarvaris Jackson for the last 6 minutes of the game.

5. Patriots, 5-2, Last week: 6
In the past two games, they outscored the Titans and Bucs 94-7. However, we might not know if this offense is for real again until they play the Colts in Week 10.

6. Bengals, 5-2, Last week: 8
The Bengals literally embarrassed the Bears this week. Their first 7 possessions: TD, TD, TD, TD, FG, TD, TD. This offense is officially back.

7. Steelers, 5-2, Last week: 9
They downed the undefeated Vikings, but most people realized (or should have realized) that the Vikings were overdue for a loss. Favre has been playing with fire all year, and the Steelers finally burned him.

8. Cowboys, 5-2, Last week: 15
They finally beat a pretty good team. Before their win over the Falcons, their "best" win was over the Panthers. But their losses were to the Broncos and Giants, a couple pretty good teams. At least at the time.

9. Giants, 5-2, Last week: 5
I have no idea what happened to the Giants, but they've been pretty bad in the last couple weeks. They got wrecked by the Saints, and then the Cardinals owned them in the second half. I think they'll bounce back against the Eagles, though.

10. Ravens, 3-3, Last week: 10
The Ravens have lost 3 straight, but they were 3 pretty good teams (Patriots, Bengals, Vikings). Unfortunately for them, they have the Broncos, Bengals, Colts and Steelers in 4 of the next 5 weeks. Ouch.

11. Atlanta, 4-2, Last week: 7
The Falcons needed a signature win against the Cowboys this week, but fell flat on their faces. Honestly, I almost feel bad for them this week, going into New Orleans.

12. Cardinals, 4-2, Last week: 18
Are they back to last year's form? Can't be sure yet, but they looked like they might be, the way they played against the Giants. Once again, their relatively weak division will help them.

13. Eagles, 4-2, Last week: 13
I still can't get over their loss to the Raiders. Seriously... how does that happen? The Raiders are terrible. At least the Eagles didn't embarrass themselves again against the Redskins.

14. Texans, 4-3, Last week: 14
Matt Schaub is one of the most underrated players in the NFL, and he is showing that he can compete with anyone in football.

15. Packers, 4-2, Last week: 16
I will stand by what I said last week. If they find a way to protect Aaron Rodgers, he will very decisively prove that he's one of the best QB's in the game. Seriously.

16. 49ers, 3-3, Last week: 12
I don't know what Mike Singletary is going to have to do to get this team to win, but I am looking forward to seeing what he tries to do to straighten out the ship.

17. Chargers, 3-3, Last week: 17
The Chargers need to beat a good team before we'll be able to see where they're at. They play the Raiders this week, so that might have to wait.

18. Bears, 3-3, Last week: 11
The Jay Cutler Experiment is not turning out nearly as well as the Bears had hoped. He's currently tied for 2nd in the NFL with 10 INT's, and they are killing them.

19. Jets, 4-3, Last week: 24
After a ridiculously awful hiccup in which he threw 8 picks in 2 out of 3 games, Mark Sanchez didn't really suck this week. Thanks to the Raiders, as well as Rex Ryan reigning him in a bit, with only 15 pass attempts. The Jets should probably stick with that plan.

20. Bills, 3-4, Last week: 21
Terrell Owens has 18 catches, and only 1 TD so far this year. I have a feeling the Bills expected a lot more than they signed him.

21. Jaguars, 3-3, Last week: 20
The Jaguars have won 3 of their last 4, but it hasn't been pretty. Their loss was that 41-0 shutout against the Seahawks, and the Rams took them to OT. The Rams. Yeah, I know. Awful, isn't it?

22. Dolphins, 2-4, Last week: 19
Interesting stat of the week: The Dolphins are 2-0 in their division, and 0-4 against the rest of the league. However, that will likely change when they play the Patriots.

23. Panthers, 2-4, Last week: 22
Jake Delhomme leads the league in interceptions... and John Fox still won't bench him. They should both be unemployed by the time January rolls around.

24. Seahawks, 2-4, Last week: 23
I'm sorry, but this year's Seahawks team once again just looks like they're not a good team. Their win over the Jags made it look like they had a chance, but it was just the Jags.

25. Raiders, 2-5, Last week: 25
As long as Al Davis is running the team, I would be shocked if the Raiders ever go higher than 20 in ANYONE's Power Rankings. Ever.

26. Chiefs, 1-6, Last week: 26
Now, their best player is tweeting homophobic slurs against the coach, and saying that his dad could coach better. Yeah, because we've seen how well nepotism works in football. Just ask Rod Marinelli about his son-in-law in Detroit.

27. Lions, 1-5, Last week: 27
Speaking of Detroit, here they are. They play the Rams next week, so they might be in line for their 2nd win in 2 seasons. Success... maybe.

28. Browns, 1-6, Last week: 28
The "Fire Mangini" train should be running through Cleveland soon. He was a decent coordinator in New England, but like a lot of Belichick's guys, he's not really head coach material.

29. Redskins, 2-5, Last week: 29
They have beaten the Bucs and Rams. Both games were at home, and they won by a combined total of 5 points. That is horrible.

30. Buccaneers, 0-7, Last week: 30
They are as bad as anyone has ever been. I would honestly be shocked if they win a game all year. Their schedule is no joke... unlike the team.

31. Titans, 0-6, Last week: 31
I think they're bad enough to go undefeated, but they play the Rams at home in Week 14. If they can't win that game, then I don't even know what to say.

32. Rams, 0-7, Last week: 32
Look forward to a 30-point spread for their game in Week 10 against the Saints. That should be fun to watch. Can they even beat the Lions next week? Doubt it.


Time for you guys to give your input. Let us know where you stand, and where I went wrong*. Have at it.


*Hint: I didn't. I'm right.