SPORTS WEEKEND : SIMERS’ RANKINGS

TOP 5

1. Jacksonville

Vikings, Dolphins get tough start; Jaguars catch break in opener--draw 49ers.

2. Minnesota

Cunningham predicted end of world last January. Close, Atlanta won title game.

3. Green Bay

Wouldn’t it be great if Desmond Howard returned opening kickoff for touchdown against Raiders?

4. Miami

You think Dan Marino is worried about losing his job now that Jim Druckenmiller has been acquired?

5. Denver

Team might change plans to retire Elway’s jersey at halftime and have him replace Brian Griese.

BOTTOM 5

27. Cincinnati

Now I lay me down for a long winter’s nap.

28. Cleveland

The Browns’ locker room can also be called the Dawg Pound.

29. Philadelphia

Imagine the anticipation: Do the Eagles win three, four or five games?

30. Chicago

Imagine the Bulls without Jordan and Pippen and you have the Bears.

31. San Diego

NFL designated Chargers the worst team in the league by giving them a bye.