Introduction. We're no. 1 (through 10) / by Steve Rushin
The voting. How we ranked them / by Bill Syken
Best quarterbacks. The drive to glory / by Peter King ; Thanks for the memories / by Alan Shipnuck
Best running backs. The long hard run / by Steve Rushin
Best wide receivers. Have 'tude will travel / by Phil Taylor
Best tight ends. The tight end: version 2.0 / by Jeffri Chadiha
Best offensive linemen. Hannah doesn't fiddle around /
Best defensive linemen. He just does what he wants / by Roy Blount Jr. ; Thanks, your honor / by Steve Rushin
Best linebackers. Concrete Charlie / by John Schulian
Best defensive backs. Look at me now / by Jeffri Chadiha
Best coaches. The top of his game / by Michael Silver
Best games. No one should have lost / by John Underwood
Best plays. An escape and a miracle / by Tim Layden
Best single-season teams. Nobody's perfect (except us) / by Michael Silver
Best stadiums. The king of Texas / by Richard Hoffer
Best franchises. The Steel age / by Peter King
Best of the rest. Rivalries ; Uniforms ; Interviews ; Trades ; Undrafted players ; Movies ; SI covers ; The full results.