28. Atlanta Falcons, 0-5 (28)
They fired their coach and general manager after a touchdown loss to Carolina, and it’s hard to see them getting any better. Their defense is… can we say “gross” here? Good. It is gross.
27. Detroit Lions, 1-3 (27)
They did not play this week, which keeps them at their previous ranking. Who are we kidding? They could have lost by 493 and still been ahead of the group behind them.
26. Cincinnati Bengals, 1-4 (23)
The Bengals and their young quarterback had been getting a lot of buzz this season, but they ran into a buzzsaw in the Ravens defense. Brighter days ahead. Well, probably. Maybe?
25. Philadelphia Eagles, 1-3-1 (22)
They gave Pittsburgh a game — until they didn’t. Injuries have ravaged this team. A lack of depth has nearly destroyed them. And now they get to play the Ravens this week.