Tim Brown: Make a Bid for eBay

In the North, the race is really between the Steelers (7-3) and the Baltimore Ravens (6-4). Cleveland, at 4-6 and Cincinnati at 1-8-1, are done -- stick a fork in them. In the East, the Jets (7-3) are in first right now, but that's a very close division and the race should be fun. I expect more than one team from the East to make the playoffs. Miami and New England are each 6-4, while the Buffalo Bills are 5-5. Right now, 6-4 is good enough to get into the playoffs. The Colts, Ravens, Dolphins and Patriots are all 6-4. There are two wild card spots. And then of course Buffalo at 5-5 has an outside chance to sneak in.

All in all, seven out of the 16 teams are most certainly already finished. The Chargers would make it eight, but I'm holding off on pronouncing them dead just yet. And, out of the 32 teams, it looks like 13 or so have very little or no shot at the postseason. Right now, for whatever reason, those teams are just not winners.

I look for winners each and every week -- three times a week -- with my stock picks. The markets have been tough, but I think I have a winner: eBay(EBAY Quote).

The auction Web site has a quality brand and dominance in the second-hand auction marketplace. You can find nearly anything on eBay. It is true that the average amount people are spending on eBay has declined, but as the economy worsens, the demand for second-hand goods should be on the rise. eBay is in perfect position to benefit from that bump.