1. NFL'S best team: Sure looks like the Giants, who gained 523 yards against the Seahawks, normally a decent defensive team. All without suspended WR Plaxico Burress.

2. NFL's worst team: Well, the Rams and Raiders were idle, leaving the Chiefs to roll over like a dog that wants attention. Losers by 34 points at Carolina, KC gets a break next week. It has its bye.

3. Worst defense: Might be a few candidates, but the Lions yielding 334 passing yards and 425 total yards to the Bears merits special attention. Detroit is this year's Miami, striving hard for a winless season. The Lions might make it.

4. Best defense: Unbeaten Titans have given up 56 points in five games. Shoot, Seahawks gave up 44 and the Bills 41 ...yesterday.

5. The perfect storm: The Colts were headed toward their third loss in four games when an amazing thing happened: They scored 21 in 2 minutes, 10 seconds to beat the Texans. With games vs. the Ravens, Packers, Titans and Patriots ahead, that comeback was essential.

ROOKIE MAGIC 1. Matt Ryan: His Falcons are 3-2; last year they won four games total. And the Philly area native has thrown for four TDs, including one to Roddy White yesterday.

2. Steve Slaton: Maybe the Texans are winless, but the Levittown native is beating a path toward Rookie of the Year consideration. Already he has five scores and 378 yards rushing.

3. Jonathan Stewart: The Oregon product has scored four times and added another 72 yards to his bottom line yesterday.

NEXT WEEK'S 4 STORY LINES 1. Patriots at Chargers: New England, in Frisco yesterday, will stay out on the West Coast. San Diego, 2-3, needs to spend the week on a psychiatrist's couch.

2. Ravens at Colts: Indy won't be scoring 31 in this one.

3. Jaguars at Broncos: Jacksonville could run 45 times in this one; if for no other reason than to keep the ball out of QB Jay Cutler's grip.

4. Bears at Falcons: Seemed like a throaway game when the season started. Not any longer. — Paul Vigna