The Poll Police: Top 5 Teams So Far

Three weeks in the bag and a lot lessons learned. Here's the five best teams through five weeks, in my opinion, and in much less detail...

1. Pittsburgh Steelers (3-0) - Quick, name me another NFL team that could be undefeated with its second string quarterback? OK, how about its third string QB? Better yet, how bout its 4th string QB? The Steelers start, for me, demonstrates the overratedness (new word!) of Ben Rapelisberger, and how this is a team that wins with defense first and offense second.

2. Philadelphia Eagles (2-1) - Who is the Eagles MVP so far this season? Mike Vick you say? Nope. It's Clay Matthews! If he hadn't given Kevin Kolb the face first slip-n-slide treatment, then the resurgence of the once and now again dynamic Vick could not have happened. This is a different team with Vick at the helm, and they appear ready to run this out until Vick either implodes, or gets hurt behind a hideous offensive line. Does anyone see the corrolation between McNabb's decline and his morphing into more of a pocket passer? Maybe the Eagles will want to draft some O-lineman next year.

3. Indianapolis Colts (2-1) - Yeah, the Texans snuck up on them in week 1 and the Broncos self destructed at home in week 3. But this is a regular season ranking, and the Colts are usually the cream of the crop in regular season play. Peyton Manning is just getting started.

4. Atlanta Falcons (2-1) - Since an opening loss on the road at Pittsburgh, Atlanta has played inspired football. Their defense isn't giving up many points (2nd in the NFC), and Matt Ryan looks to have shaken out of last seasons sophomore slump. Tony Gonzalez looks like he could play until he's 50, and Michael Turner is running with new purpose. This is a group buying into a swarmimg, team style defensive scheme, as there really isn't a standout at any position, yet they are holding teams to less than 16 points a game.

5. Kansas City Chiefs (3-0) - I debated long over which team to give the last spot. There are many quality teams out there right now, but the Chiefs have to be the surprise of the NFL season so far. This is the second best scoring defense in the league (only 5 more points allowed than the Steelers) and the Chiefs look to have regained that Arrowhead home field advantage. They get to remain undefeated at least one more week facing a bye (even though the Lions are usually three point dogs in their bye week) and staring a date at the Colts in week 5. We'll see how real the Chefs are then. Since this is a week 3 poll, enjoy the spot for now KC.

On the outside looking in:

Packers - Clean up the act or prepare for another wild-card round exit.

Bears - The best undefeated 2-1 team in history.

Ravens - Most maddening team in the league.

Texans - Had a chance to silence all doubters, instead threw gasoline on the critics fire.

Jets - Starting to live up to their own hype. Sadly, they talk so much they can never reach that bar.