SPRINGER’S RANKINGS

TOP 5

1. JACKSONVILLE

Mark Brunell is just hitting his stride. That’s scary.

2. INDIANAPOLIS

Not since they were in Baltimore have the Colts had so many weapons.

3. ST. LOUIS

Now the defense is keeping pace with the offense.

4. TENNESSEE

Few big names, just big games.

5 SEATTLE

The Seahawks are here by default. Who else is there?

BOTOTM 5

27. SAN FRANCISCO

Why would Steve Young want to come back to this bunch?

28. NEW ORLEANS

How much longer until another Ditka explosion?

29. ATLANTA

Was it really only a year ago that the Falcons were headed for the Super Bowl?

30. CLEVELAND

At least the Browns have an excuse. They’re new.

31. CINCINNATI

The Bengals have fallen below the expansion team. They should be ashamed.