1. New England Patriots
Record: 9-0
Week 11 opponent: vs. Buffalo Bills
Week 10 MVP: Although Tom Brady got them there, we'll give it to kicker Stephen Gostkowski, who nailed the game-winning 54-yard field goal as time expired to keep the Patriots undefeated.
One thing to know: This was the most vulnerable the Patriots have looked all year. They won by the skin of their teeth, but they lost Julian Edelman for at least several weeks with a fractured foot.
2. Carolina Panthers
Record: 9-0
Week 11 opponent: vs. Washington Redskins
Week 10 MVP: Cam Newton. Let the man celebrate — his team is 9-0 and he's a favorite to win MVP! PFF gave Newton his best grade of the season (+6.0) after completing 81% of his passes against the Titans.
One thing to know: According to Nate Silver's Elo model, the Panthers now have the second highest percentage chance to win the Super Bowl at 16%. (New England is first with a 31% chance.)
3. Arizona Cardinals
Record: 7-2
Week 11 opponent: vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Week 10 MVP: Carson Palmer. The veteran absolutely torched the Seattle defense in Seattle, throwing for 363 yards and three TDs. The 39 points scored by the Cards was the most surrendered by Seattle during the Legion of Boom era.
One thing to know: Three-time Pro Bowler Mike Iupati was taken off the field in an ambulance after a scary hit to his head on Sunday, but reports say he’s fine and is day-to-day.
4. Cincinnati Bengals
Record: 8-1
Week 11 opponent: at Arizona Cardinals
Week 10 MVP: On a night when many of the Bengals' offensive weapons looked listless, running back Giovani Bernard did his part, coming up with 79 total yards, making it clear he's Cincinnati's best RB.
One thing to know: The Bengals have a brutal schedule ahead, with games against the Cardinals, Rams, Steelers, and Broncos still to come. We'll see if their hot first half was the real deal.
5. Green Bay Packers
Record: 6-3
Week 11 opponent: at Minnesota Vikings
Week 10 MVP: We'll give it to Aaron Rodgers, not for his on-field performance, but for his takedown of a disrespectful fan after the game.
One thing to know: The Packers have lost three in a row since a 6-0 start. The offense is in shambles, and they've fallen behind in the NFC North to the Vikings, who they play in Minnesota next week in a huge game.
6. Denver Broncos
Record: 7-2
Week 11 opponent: at Chicago Bears
Week 10 MVP: We’ll give it to the brand new Broncos starting quarterback, Brock Osweiler! The back-up replaced Peyton Manning and was 12-24 for 146 yards, plus one TD and an interception in his debut this season. Not great, not awful.
One thing to know: It sounds like Manning is pretty seriously injured and will miss next week’s game, and possibly more. Could we have already witnessed his last game ever?
7. Pittsburgh Steelers
Record: 6-4
Week 11 opponent: Bye
Week 10 MVP: Ben Roethlisberger was expected to miss a week or two with a foot injury, but instead suited up and threw 379 yards on 22-33 passing with three touchdowns and an interception.
One thing to know: According to ProFootball Focus, quarterbacks have a 150 passing rating when throwing to Antonio Brown, who had another 139 yards and two touchdowns in Week 10.
8. Minnesota Vikings
Record: 7-2
Week 11 opponent: vs. Green Bay Packers
Week 10 MVP: Adrian Peterson ran for 204 yards and a TD — his sixth career 200-yard game.
One thing to know: Make that five straight wins for the first-place Vikes! The schedule down the stretch won’t do them any favors — they’ve got the Packers twice, plus the Seahawks and Cardinals, but maybe it's time to start believing?
9. Seattle Seahawks
Record: 4-5
Week 11 opponent: vs. San Francisco 49ers
Week 10 MVP: Linebacker Bobby Wagner led a strong second half comeback from the Seahawks, with a QB hit and a recovered fumble for a touchdown.
One thing to know: Russell Wilson has regressed this season, and with a tough remaining schedule, the Seahawks are in real trouble of missing the playoffs.
10. Buffalo Bills
Record: 5-4
Week 11 opponent: at New England Patriots
Week 10 MVP: LeSean McCoy had his best game as a Bill, going for 112 yards in a key division win against the Jets.
One thing to know: Now that Peyton Manning is injured, the Bills might be the only team capable of ending the Patriots' perfect season. Can they pull it off on Monday night in New England?
11 New York Jets
Record: 5-4
Week 11 opponent: at Houston Texans
Week 10 MVP: Defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson was part of a group that contained Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor. Wilkerson had two sacks, two tackles for losses, and three QB hits.
One thing to know: Ryan Fitzpatrick had surgery on his left hand, but is still expected to play next week.
12. New York Giants
Record: 5-5
Week 11 opponent: Bye
Week 10 MVP: Eli Manning threw for 361 yards and two TDs against the Patriots, but couldn't get it done late. Sound familiar?
One thing to know: The Giants have had a lead with two minutes left in four of the five games they’ve lost this season. Somehow they’re still in first place!
13. Atlanta Falcons
Record: 6-3
Week 11 opponent: vs. Indianapolis Colts
Week 10 MVP: Nobody — they had a bye!
One thing to know: Perhaps the bye week will do running back Devonta Freeman some good. After nine total touchdowns from Weeks 3-6, he only has one in the last three games.
14. Kansas City Chiefs
Record: 4-5
Week 11 opponent: at San Diego Chargers
Week 10 MVP: The defense nabbed five interceptions on the day and held the Broncos to just 13 points. We’ll give it to the whole unit!
One thing to know: The Chiefs are quietly coming for an AFC Wild Card spot. They’ve won three in a row and have an extremely easy schedule the rest of the way.
15. St. Louis Rams
Record: 4-5
Week 11 opponent: at Baltimore Ravens
Week 10 MVP: Defensive tackle Aaron Donald had a monster game, earning a +11.6 grade from PFF as a result of 1.5 sacks, two tackles for losses, and four QB pressures.
One thing to know: Things are looking down for the Rams. They've lost two in a row, they have the second worst pass offense in the NFL, and their fifth-ranked defense just gave up 37 points to the Bears' 19th-ranked offense.
16. Indianapolis Colts
Record: 4-5
Week 11 opponent: vs. Atlanta Falcons
Week 10 MVP: No one — they had a bye!
One thing to know: Andrew Luck is out for up to six weeks with a lacerated kidney. Indy needs 40-year-old Matt Hasselbeck to keep up his winning ways if they want to make the playoffs.
17. Oakland Raiders
Record: 4-5
Week 11 opponent: at Detroit Lions
Week 10 MVP: Derek Carr didn't have a great game, but it wasn't because of right tackle Austin Howard, who according to PFF, has allowed just two hurries on 93 snaps in the last two weeks.
One thing to know: The Raiders' deadly passing game was shut down, as Carr threw two interceptions, and Amari Cooper and Michael Crabtree had a combined 134 yards with no touchdowns.
18. Washington Redskins
Record: 4-5
Week 11 opponent: vs. New Orleans Saints
Week 10 MVP: You like that?! Kirk Cousins came to play on Sunday and had a career day, including four TDs. When this guy doesn’t throw interceptions, he’s not half bad.
One thing to know: Washington is only a half-game behind the Giants in a wide-open NFC East. With four division games remaining, Jay Gruden's team is still very much alive.
19. Chicago Bears
Record: 4-5
Week 11 opponent: vs. Denver Broncos
Week 10 MVP: Tight end Zach Miller followed up his spectacular catch with a less-highlight-worthy, but solid 107 receiving yards with two touchdowns.
One thing to know: The Bears have won three of their last five games. In that span, Jay Cutler has a 67% completion percentage, nine touchdowns, and just two interceptions.
20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Record: 4-5
Week 11 opponent: at Philadelphia Eagles
Week 10 MVP: Sterling Moore. The cornerback completely shut down Dez Bryant — limiting the receiver to five catches for 45 yards.
One thing to know: The Bucs game-winning drive against the Cowboys was aided by an awful defensive holding penalty on a play that saw James Winston fumble the ball while diving into the end zone. It wasn’t pretty, but this young Bucs team will take the Ws however they can get ‘em.
21. Philadelphia Eagles
Record: 4-5
Week 11 opponent: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Week 10 MVP: Defensive end Fletcher Cox earned a +4.9 grade from PFF, with 12 pressures, a shared sack, and had three QB hits.
One thing to know: Sam Bradford left the game with a concussion and will likely miss the next two weeks. It's Mark Sanchez time in Philly.
22. Miami Dolphins
Record: 4-5
Week 11 opponent: vs. Dallas Cowboys
Week 10 MVP: Ndamukong Suh dominated the Eagles on Sunday, with seven tackles, three hits to the quarterback, a sack, and three tackles for a loss.
One thing to know: The Dolphins rallied back from a 16-3 deficit on Sunday — their second double-digit comeback win of the year.
23. Houston Texans
Record: 4-5
Week 11 opponent: vs. New York Jets
Week 10 MVP: Backup quarterback T.J. Yates filled in after Brian Hoyer left with a concussion. He went 5-11 and threw the game-winning touchdown.
One thing to know: The Texans, despite an awful start, are tied for first place in the AFC South.
24. Jacksonville Jaguars
Record: 3-6
Week 11 opponent: vs. Tennessee Titans
Week 10 MVP: We're actually going to give it to Ravens lineman Elvis Dumervil, who committed one of the worst late-game penalties ever, and literally gave the Jaguars new life to win the game.
One thing to know: The Jaguars are in the playoff race, thanks to the horrible AFC South and Andrew Luck's injury! Unfortunately, breakout receiver Allen Hurns had to see a specialist this week for an abominable injury and defensive tackle Sen'Derrick Marks is likely out for the year with a torn tricep.
25. New Orleans Saints
Record: 4-6
Week 11 opponent: Bye
Week 10 MVP: Brandin Cooks finally made fantasy owners happy, despite his team’s blowout loss. The wide receiver had two touchdowns and 98 yards on just five catches.
One thing to know: Rob Ryan was fired after his defense gave up 47 points to Kirk Cousins.
26. Baltimore Ravens
Record: 2-7
Week 11 opponent: vs. St. Louis Rams
Week 10 MVP: Joe Flacco got a little sloppy with the ball, with two interceptions and a fumble, but he still threw for 316 yards and three touchdowns with a very limited receiving corps.
One thing to know: The Ravens blew a win against the Jaguars in spectacular fashion. Just awful.
27. San Diego Chargers
Record: 2-7
Week 11 opponent: at Kansas City Chiefs
Week 10 MVP: Nobody — they had a bye!
One thing to know: Philip Rivers is on pace to give Peyton Manning's single-season passing-yards record a run for its money.
28. Dallas Cowboys
Record: 2-7
Week 11 opponent: at Miami Dolphins
Week 10 MVP: Jeff Heath had two interceptions on the day for the ’Boys.
One thing to know: Tony Romo will return to the field on Sunday against the Dolphins, and he’ll likely need to win out in order for the Cowboys to make the playoffs.
29. Detroit Lions
Record: 2-7
Week 11 opponent: vs. Oakland Raiders
Week 10 MVP: After a slow start to the season, Calvin Johnson is picking up steam, with 80 or more receiving yards in four straight games. He had 81 in Week 10.
One thing to know: Martha Ford cleaned house and the Lions beat the heavily favored Packers! What else does Ford have up her sleeves?
30. Tennessee Titans
Record: 2-7
Week 11 opponent: at Jacksonville Jaguars
Week 10 MVP: Avery Williamson had a monster day on the defensive side of the ball. He had 14 tackles, half a sack, and two tackles for a loss.
One thing to know: The Titans had two first downs in the second half on Sunday, one of which was fumbled and recovered by the Panthers.
31. Cleveland Browns
Record: 2-8
Week 11 opponent: Bye
Week 10 MVP: Johnny Manziel had a career-high 372 passing yards on 33-45 passing with a touchdown and an interception.
One thing to know: Manziel will now reportedly be the starter for the rest of the season.