Frankly, there is no dominant squad right now, just a bunch of flawed teams with the capability of making a run. The Titans make the cover of SI and immediately lose. They are tough and well-coached, but their lack of a consistent passing game means teams can keep it close, not a good thing in the playoffs. The Raiders can't beat Denver, but they're 8-0 against everyone else. No pass rush and a secondary that can be torched.
Defense is still shaky and that offense needs to be in a dome come playoff time.
The defense has only three interceptions this year and is easy to push around. Loss of Ricky Williams put tremendous pressure on QB Jeff Blake. Defense yet to play quality offense. They get one this week in Oakland. Asshole owner Dan Snyder makes everyone walk on eggshells.