SIMERS’ RANKINGS

TOP 5

1. JACKSONVILLE

Mark Brunell has been struggling but has won 18 of last 22 decisions even though he’s coached by Tom Coughlin.

2. MIAMI

Dolphins hog the ball an average of 34 minutes 11 seconds a game--best in the league. That’s why they are so dull.

3. TENNESSEE

Six of seven games decided by three points or fewer. Titans 5-1 in those games because they are lucky.

4. St. LOUIS

Kurt Warner has 21 touchdown passes in first seven games; Rams had four at this time a year ago.

5. INDIANAPOLIS

Looking for first 6-2 start since 1977--when Peyton Manning was 1 year old.

BOTTOM 5

27. ARIZONA

Angry Browns’ fans want to beat Ravens because Art Modell moved his team. Think anyone would be upset if Bill Bidwill moved his?

28. CLEVELAND

Browns are averaging league-low 9.2 points with Tim Couch at quarterback. Ryan Leaf could do that.

29. NEW YORK JETS

Have won six of last eight November games, but that was before Rick Mirer tugged on a Jet jersey.

30. CINCINNATI

The Bengals have not only lost 17 of their last 19 regular-season games, but all four exhibition games this year.

31. NEW ORLEANS

“Hail Mary . . . “