When it comes to Creative Misfortune Power Rankings, winning isn't the only thing, but it is the most important component of the rating. I don't believe teams can be powerful if they consistently lose, even to other great teams.
Only the best teams still playing will continue to be ranked as we countdown to Super Bowl XLV! Say so long to The Forked Few, The Creatively Challenged and The Remarkably Average. They know what they've done.
The Fortunate Seven (Less Four) ~
The best of those not yet elite
# 8 - Seattle Seahawks (previous: 12)
The Seahawks shocked the world last week when they upset the defending champions, but I have a hard time believing they can do they same to a well-rested Bears team, on the road, in a cold-weather game.
# 7 - New York Jets (previous: 11)
The Jets won in spite of Mark Sanchez's erratic arm and poor decision making. If Belichick can make Peyton Manning look the fool with his defensive schemes, how successful can the Sanchize hope to be in New England?
# 6 - Green Bay Packers (previous: 7)
The kids nobody wanted in the dance have already ruined Philadelphia's season. Atlanta's magical run is next on the chopping block as the Packers try to become only the second 6th seed to win a Super Bowl in NFL history.
The Creative Elite ~
Wielding misfortune at its finest
# 5 - Chicago Bears (previous: 6)
The Bears cannot afford to overlook Seattle, but their defense should be strong enough to handle any team they face in Chicago. Their offense is the weak link in their Super Bowl quest.
# 4 - Baltimore Ravens (previous: 4)
The Ravens may very well be the best team in the AFC, but playing one extra game and the wear-and-tear on their aging defense are two factors that could cut their playoff run short.
# 3 - Pittsburgh Steelers (previous: 3)
Pittsburgh has had a week to get rested up before they take the field against their bitter division rivals in what will most definitely be a hard-hitting, slugfest. The extra rest may prove the difference once the game reaches the fourth quarter.
# 2 - Atlanta Falcons (previous: 2)
The Falcons are the best team in the NFC, have all the advantages and now do not have to worry about playing New Orleans this week or next. The Packers are no pushovers, but the Falcons match up well with them and have the running game capable of keeping the Green Bay offense off the field.
# 1 - New England Patriots (previous: 1)
The Patriots begin their title run with a tilt against some old friends, ones they would love to humiliate once again in front of a national audience.
Creative Misfortune Super Bowl XLV Favorite ~ After Wild Card Weekend
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