SPRINGER’S RANKINGS

TOP 5

1. JACKSONVILLE

Jaguars just where they want to be with the playoffs looming.

2. INDIANAPOLIS

Now Colts are playing great defense too.

3. ST. LOUIS

Rams are for real.

4. SEATTLE

Stepped back against Tampa Bay, but still class of AFC West.

5. TENNESSEE

Should have kept team when you had the chance, Houston.

BOTTOM 5

27. PHILADELPHIA

Best of a bad group.

28. ATLANTA

At least the city knows it has the Super Bowl.

29. CINCINNATI

By winning last game, Bengals show a little life, very little.

30. NEW ORLEANS

Ditka can’t wake up from this nightmare.

31. CLEVELAND

Playing down to expectations.