With many top teams losing, Arizona and Baltimore tie for the week’s biggest jump — each up four spots. The Falcons take the biggest fall, down four.

1. Colts (9-0)
2. Saints (9-0)
3. Vikings (8-1)
4. Bengals (7-2)
5. Patriots (6-3)
6. Steelers (6-3)
7. Cardinals (6-3)
8. Cowboys (6-3)
9. Chargers (6-3)
10. Ravens (5-4)
11. Eagles (5-4)
12. Broncos (6-3)
13. Giants (5-4)
14. Falcons (5-4)
15. Texans (5-4)
16. Dolphins (4-5)
17. Panthers (4-5)
18. Packers (5-4)
19. Jets (4-5)
20. Jaguars (5-4)
21. 49ers (4-5)
22. Bears (4-5)
23. Titans (3-6)
24. Redskins (3-6)
25. Seahawks (4-5)
26. Bills (3-6)
27. Chiefs (2-7)
28. Raiders (2-7)
29. Buccanaeers (1-8)
30. Rams (1-8)
31. Lions (1-8)
32. Browns (1-8)

Before I can even reflect upon Week 9, Week 10 is almost here with the beginning of Thursday games. So, I’ll make this quick …

– What happened to the Packers on Sunday against the Bucs? This was supposed to be their confidence boost after losing to the Vikings, but they couldn’t beat one of the worst teams in the league. And once again, it appears their defense failed them. I believe the Packers are still going to improve on their 6-10 record from last season, but now, only to 8-8.

– The Broncos were exposed as not as good a team as their 6-0 start suggested. Yes, they were playing Pittsburgh, but they barely showed up. The Chargers must be licking their chops — are we seeing an AFC West redux after Denver collapsed last year?

– How long ago do Randy Moss’ ego issues seem? After another spectacular touchdown Sunday, is there any doubt he will retire as the most exciting receiver in NFL history?

– Finally, the Bengals are for real. Their game against the Steelers this weekend will be a showdown.

The top six remained the same this week, and the Falcons climbed back into the top 10. The Chargers, Panthers and Buccaneers tied for the week’s biggest jump (each up three), while the Giants, Ravens and Packers each fell three spots.

1. Colts (8-0)
2. Saints (8-0)
3. Patriots (6-2)
4. Steelers (6-2)
5. Vikings (7-1)
6. Cowboys (6-2)
7. Bengals (6-2)
8. Eagles (5-3)
9. Broncos (6-2)
10. Falcons (5-3)
11. Cardinals (5-3)
12. Chargers (5-3)
13. Giants (5-4)
14. Ravens (4-4)
15. Texans (5-4)
16. Jets (4-4)
17. Dolphins (3-5)
18. Panthers (4-4)
19. Bears (4-4)
20. Packers (4-4)
21. Jaguars (4-4)
22. 49ers (3-5)
23. Bills (3-5)
24. Seahawks (4-4)
25. Titans (2-6)
26. Raiders (2-6)
27. Redskins (2-6)
28. Chiefs (1-7)
29. Buccaneers (1-7)
30. Lions (1-7)
31. Browns (1-7)
32. Rams (1-7)

Houston coach Gary Kubiak finally had enough of Steve Slaton’s fumbling and benched him in favor of Ryan Moats in the Texans’ victory over the Bills. Was this a one-week experiment, or will Slaton be relegated to platooning the rest of the season?

Fantasy owners might hope Slaton returns, but the Texans need to get serious quickly. They aren’t going to catch the Colts in the AFC South, and 10-6 in the AFC might not be good enough for a wild card (remember, 11-5 didn’t get the Patriots into the playoffs last year). Houston has little margin for error, and Slaton simply is committing too many errors.

The Texans’ bigger problem emerging from Sunday’s victory: Tight end Owen Daniels is out for the season with a torn ACL. If their offense doesn’t adapt, forget about the playoffs.

– Minnesota’s Brett Favre was tremendous in beating the Packers at Lambeau Field. But before heaping too much praise upon Favre, it must be asked, where was the Green Bay defense all game? Aaron Rodgers did what he could to keep the Packers close, only to see the defense let Favre march down for another touchdown.

– The Giants are regressing fast, and even though third place in the NFC East still could get them into the playoffs, they need something to change quickly. Eli Manning was playing so well to start the season but now doesn’t look like he deserves his big contract. And it won’t help that the Chargers are up next.

– Finally, Tom Cable needs to go. Now.

Not much movement in the rankings this week, with the Panthers making the biggest jump (three spots), and the Broncos and Packers each falling three.

1. Colts (7-0)
2. Saints (7-0)
3. Patriots (5-2)
4. Steelers (5-2)
5. Vikings (7-1)
6. Cowboys (5-2)
7. Broncos (6-1)
8. Eagles (5-2)
9. Bengals (5-2)
10. Giants (5-3)
11. Ravens (4-3)
12. Cardinals (4-3)
13. Texans (5-3)
14. Falcons (4-3)
15. Chargers (4-3)
16. Dolphins (4-4)
17. Packers (4-3)
18. Bears (4-3)
19. Jets (4-4)
20. 49ers (3-4)
21. Panthers (3-4)
22. Jaguars (3-4)
23. Bills (3-5)
24. Seahawks (3-4)
25. Raiders (2-6)
26. Redskins (2-5)
27. Titans (1-6)
28. Chiefs (1-6)
29. Lions (1-6)
30. Browns (1-6)
31. Rams (1-7)
32. Buccaneers (0-7)

Minnesota’s Brett Favre committed two turnovers that Pittsburgh turned into touchdowns, pretty much giving the Steelers the victory. Think there are some Jets fans who watched the game feeling deja vu? After all, Favre started last season like he hadn’t aged, then descended the Jets into a morass of turnovers and losses.

I don’t think the Vikings are going to fall apart like the Jets did last year, but it should be remembered that Favre isn’t the perfect QB. I’m sure the Packers are remembering that as the Vikes prepare to play at Lambeau on Sunday.

Speaking of Jets …

– Give Mark Sanchez a break for eating that hot dog when his team was nearing the end of its easy victory over the Raiders. He was hungry and really not needed anymore; he wasn’t hot dogging (sorry, couldn’t resist).

– But don’t let Kansas City’s Larry Johnson off the hook for tweeting his displeasure after the Chiefs’ loss. He needs to be with another team next year: This marriage is over.

– There are some bad teams in the NFL this season, but why did the Bears pretend to be one of them against the Bengals? One week Chicago is solid, the next week is a disaster. Get ready for 7-9, Bears fans.

– Finally, with the Bills not throwing him the ball, I’m anticipating the Terrell Owens rant we’ve come to know and expect. He’s been unusually quiet the last few weeks as he’s been targeted less and less; something big is coming. And it should be entertaining.

Not too much movement this week, with several teams making nothing more than a two-spot jump. The Falcons and Bears tie for the fall, down four each.

1. Colts (6-0)
2. Saints (6-0)
3. Broncos (6-0)
4. Patriots (5-2)
5. Steelers (5-2)
6. Vikings (6-1)
7. Cowboys (4-2)
8. Giants (5-2)
9. Eagles (4-2)
10. Cardinals (4-2)
11. Bengals (5-2)
12. Falcons (4-2)
13. Ravens (3-3)
14. Packers (4-2)
15. Texans (4-3)
16. Chargers (3-3)
17. Dolphins (3-4)
18. Jets (4-3)
19. Bears (3-3)
20. 49ers (3-3)
21. Jaguars (3-3)
22. Bills (3-4)
23. Seahawks (2-4)
24. Panthers (2-4)
25. Raiders (2-5)
26. Redskins (2-5)
27. Lions (1-5)
28. Chiefs (1-6)
29. Titans (0-6)
30. Browns (1-6)
31. Buccaneers (0-7)
32. Rams (0-7)

In the aftermath of Drew Brees’ mauling of the Giants and Tom Brady’s obliteration of the Titans, I must ask: Which quarterback had the better day? Statistically, it was Brady, but Brees theoretically faced a better defense.

Brady wins because he was passing in a blizzard while Brees was passing in a dome. After the previous week’s loss to the Broncos, do you think the Patriots were trying to make a statement that they still are the team to beat in the AFC?

More random musings from the weekend that was:

– Why do the Eagles always seem to lose a few inexplicable games every season (or last year, tie the Bengals)? Playing the Raiders should have been a gimme, but instead, the Eagles missed a chance to gain ground on the Giants.

– The Broncos’ road throwback AFC jerseys are far less obnoxious than their home jerseys. And maybe it’s just me, but with the team rolling, this might be the wrong week for Denver’s bye.

– Finally, who will get fired first: Dick Jauron, Jim Zorn or Jeff Fisher? Jauron at least got a reprieve when the Bills beat the Jets, and I would think the Tennessee brass respects Fisher’s years of service to wait until the end of the season. That leaves Zorn, whose Redskins now start playing teams with at least one victory under their belts.

It’s kind of a strange week for the rankings: The Cowboys jumped five spots without even playing, thanks to losses to many teams in front of them. Dallas tied Arizona for the week’s biggest gain, while the Chargers tumbled the most, down six.

1. Colts (5-0)
2. Saints (5-0)
3. Vikings (6-0)
4. Broncos (6-0)
5. Giants (5-1)
6. Patriots (4-2)
7. Steelers (4-2)
8. Falcons (4-1)
9. Cowboys (3-2)
10. Eagles (3-2)
11. Cardinals (3-2)
12. Bengals (4-2)
13. Ravens (3-3)
14. Packers (3-2)
15. Bears (3-2)
16. Dolphins (2-3)
17. Texans (3-3)
18. Chargers (2-3)
19. 49ers (3-2)
20. Jets (3-3)
21. Panthers (2-3)
22. Jaguars (3-3)
23. Seahawks (2-4)
24. Bills (2-4)
25. Raiders (2-4)
26. Redskins (2-4)
27. Chiefs (1-5)
28. Lions (1-5)
29. Browns (1-5)
30. Titans (0-6)
31. Buccaneers (0-6)
32. Rams (0-6)

The surprise Bengals make this week’s biggest jump, up six from No. 16 to No. 10. The Jets take the worst tumble, down seven spots.

1. Giants (5-0)
2. Colts (5-0)
3. Saints (4-0)
4. Vikings (5-0)
5. Broncos (5-0)
6. Eagles (3-1)
7. Patriots (3-2)
8. Steelers (3-2)
9. Falcons (3-1)
10. Bengals (4-1)
11. Ravens (3-2)
12. Chargers (2-2)
13. Bears (3-1)
14. Cowboys (3-2)
15. Jets (3-2)
16. Cardinals (2-2)
17. Dolphins (2-3)
18. Packers (2-2)
19. 49ers (3-2)
20. Texans (2-3)
21. Seahawks (2-3)
22. Panthers (1-3)
23. Redskins (2-3)
24. Jaguars (2-3)
25. Titans (0-5)
26. Lions (1-4)
27. Browns (1-4)
28. Bills (1-4)
29. Raiders (1-4)
30. Chiefs (0-5)
31. Buccaneeers (0-5)
32. Rams (0-5)