Published 29 days ago
by kevin roberts
at Bleacher Report - NFL
Two close games, same old ending. The league's two undefeated teams, the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints, both survived late-game deficits to reach their 8-0 record and remain unbeaten.
For the rest of the teams and where they rank, read on:
1. New Orleans Saints (8-0) Make that three straight games the Saints did everything they could to give the game away. Regardless, there's little doubt that this team's resilience makes it the best team in football .
2. Indianapolis Colts (8-0) They're getting closer and closer to their first loss, and with season-ending injuries to Bob Sanders and Marlin Jackson, they're going to have to play better to keep the streak alive.
3. Minnesota Vikings (7-1) The Vikings get a double-week bye, as they stay at home to face the 1-7 Detroit Lions. Sure, nothing is literally a "gimme," but this is pretty darn close.
4. Pittsburgh Steelers (6-2) They absolutely dominated the Broncos, and showed once again ...
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