The Texans' decisive win over the Titans keeps them in the No. 1 spot. (Smiley N. Pool/Houston Chronicle)
1. TEXANS (11-1): The Texans have scored 351 points (2nd) and allowed 221 (4th). They’re the only team in the top 5 in both statistics. LW: 1
2. FALCONS (11-1): In 5 seasons with the Falcons, RB Michael Turner has scored 58 touchdowns, a franchise record. LW: 2
3. PATRIOTS (9-3): Tom Brady is first QB to lead his team to 10 division titles. Pats have won AFC East in 4 consecutive seasons. LW: 3
4. BRONCOS (9-3): In his 14 seasons, Peyton Manning has 4,986 completions, second in NFL history to Brett Favre’s 6,300. LW: 4
5. PACKERS (8-4): Aaron Rodgers has thrown a TD pass in 35 consecutive games at Lambeau Field, a record for any QB in any stadium. LW: 9
6. 49ERS (8-3-1): Outside linebacker Aldon Smith has 17.5 sacks. He set a league record with 31.5 in his first 30 games. LW: 5
7. RAVENS (9-3): Since 2007, FS Ed Reed has a league-high 13 interceptions in regular-season games played in December and January. LW: 6
8. STEELERS (7-5): In their last 11 games played in December, the Steelers have a 9-2 record. LW: 12
9. COLTS (8-4): Andrew Luck has thrown for 3,596 yards, the most in NFL history by a rookie in his first 12 games. LW: 10
10. BENGALS (7-5): In a roller-coaster season, Bengals won 3 in a row early, lost 4 in a row, and now have won 4 in a row. LW: 11
11. GIANTS (7-5): Giants have lost 3 of 4. After playing Saints, they have road games against Atlanta and Baltimore, a combined 20-4. LW: 8
12. SEAHAWKS (7-5): QB Russell Wilson’s 2 TD passes in win at Chicago gave him 19, 7 shy of Peyton Manning’s rookie record of 26. LW: 13
13. BEARS (8-4): Since Lovie Smith became the Bears’ coach, they have a 64-11 record when they enter the fourth quarter with a lead. LW: 7
14. REDSKINS (6-6): In Skins’ 3 straight wins in NFC East games, Robert Griffin III has 9 touchdown passes and 1 interception. LW: 16
15. COWBOYS (6-6): In his last 4 games, WR Dez Bryant has caught 29 passes for 475 yards, an average of 118.8 a game, and 6 TDs. LW: 19
16. RAMS (5-6-1): Rookie Greg Zuerlein kicked 53-yard field goal as time expired in regulation, then beat 49ers with 54-yarder in OT. LW: 20
17. BUCCANEERS (6-6): In Bucs’ last 8 games, QB Josh Freeman has 18 touchdown passes, four interceptions and a 99.6 rating. LW: 14
18. VIKINGS (6-6): Adrian Peterson’s 210 yards rushing vs. Packers were fifth most in NFL history for a player on a team that lost. LW: 15
19. SAINTS (5-7): In December/January regular-season games since 2007, Drew Brees has thrown for a league-high 6,982 yards. LW: 17
20. DOLPHINS (5-7): Since he entered NFL with New Orleans in 2006, Reggie Bush has 361 receptions, tops among league backs. LW: 18
21. BROWNS (4-8): After beginning season with 5-game losing streak, red-hot Browns have gone 4-3 entering game vs. K.C. LW: 22
22. BILLS (5-7): Third-year RB C.J. Spiller needs 93 yards to give him 1,000 for the first time. He averages 6.6 yards per carry. LW: 25
23. JETS (5-7): The Jets, who are 1-6 at MetLife Stadium, play 3 of next 4 on the road. Their last home game is against San Diego. LW: 24
24. LIONS (4-8): Calvin Johnson is first receiver to have 140 yards in 4 straight games. He tied NFL record with 125 in 5 in a row. LW: 21
25. TITANS (4-8): RB Chris Johnson needs 7 yards rushing to give him a fifth consecutive season with 1,000. LW: 23
26. CHARGERS (4-8): Since 2007, they’re 18-2 in regular-season games in December and January, second to New England’s 19-1. LW: 26
27. CARDINALS (4-8): With 7-6 loss to Jets, Arizona increased its skid to 8 games. Cards were 0-for-15 on third down. LW: 27
28. PANTHERS (3-9): Cam Newton is only player in history with 30 TD passes (35) and 20 TD runs (20) in his first 2 seasons. LW: 28
29. EAGLES (3-9): Rookie RB Bryce Brown averaged 173.5 yards rushing in first two starts in place of the injured LeSean McCoy. LW: 29
30. JAGUARS (2-10): Jags in danger of finish-ing with worst record in franchise history. They were 4-12 in inaugural 1995 season. LW: 30
31. RAIDERS (3-9): The Raiders, 2-4 at home, next host Denver. QB Carson Palmer averages 313.5 yards passing in home games. LW: 31
32. CHIEFS (2-10): In Sunday’s victory over Carolina, quarterback Brady Quinn led his first touchdown drive since 2009. LW: 32