Hey all --

Forbes magazine, which comes up with lists for just about everything money-related (unfortunately, we haven't made any of the lists -- yet), this week released its 2007 valuation of NFL franchises and the Patriots ranked third.

Forbes lists New England's value at $1.199 billion, behind Dallas ($1.5 billion) and the Washington Redskins ($1.467 billion). Surprisingly, the Houston Texans are fourth at $1.056 billion.

According to the magazine, the team had revenues of $255 million last year.

The bottom of the list? The Minnesota Vikings, valued at "just" $782 million.

shalise