Who is the best team in the AFC? The unanimous choice would be the Tennessee Titans.  I completely agree with that answer. As of today, the Titans are 8-0 and they have only allowed a league-best 103 points.  They have a very solid defense and an explosive running attack. The one thing that worries everyone, including me, is their passing attack. The Titans just don't have a WR who can get that key catch in the playoffs. Kerry Collins could pull a Trent Dilfer and simply manage all the games well and win a Super Bowl; I don't think so. The fact that they are the best team at the midway point in the season means nothing. There are still eight more games left in the rugged and bruising NFL season. Because the Titans don't have a passing attack and because I still feel there are teams in the AFC who have the potential to be better than the Titans at the end of the season, I do not think the Titans will make it to the Super Bowl. There is a team in the AFC who plays better defense and can dominate a football game on the ground when the runningbacks are healthy. That team is the Pittsburgh Steelers.

After watching Monday night's game against the Washington Redskins, IN Washington, I was very impressed with how the Steelers were able to confuse Jason Campbell and shut down Clinton Portis (that hit on his knee may have played a role). The Steelers currently lead the NFL in total defense, only allowing 234.1 yards per game. That stat can get broken down into how many passing yards they allow, which is also a NFL best at 164.0 yards per game, and how many rushing yards they allow, which is 3rd best in the NFL at 70.1 yards per game. The Steelers also lead the NFL in total sacks, with 32 so far in the season. Their defense is the reason I like them so much to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl. There are a couple of things that could stand in their way of making the trip to Tampa Bay in February. The health of QB Ben Roethlisberger and RB Willie Parker are two huge concerns that could derail the Steelers Super Bowl dream. It looked as though Willie Parker was getting stronger as Monday's night game went on. That is a very positive sign for the Steelers and their fans. Big Ben's injury forecast is still hazy and it is not sure how long he will be out for. The offensive line has had trouble protecting Roethlisberger, which is something the team needs to fix if they want Ben to stay healthy the rest of the season. I know the defense will continue to be the key in every game, and if there are no health issues after Ben gets healthy, look for the Pittsburgh Steelers to be holding the Lamar Hunt trophy and on their way to Tampa Bay.