Creative Misfortune Power Rankings - Post Divisional Games

Creative Misfortune Power Rankings are based on a complicated formula that takes into account, among other things, a team's projected ability to score an Offensive Fumble Recovery TD. All power rankings guaranteed to be less accurate than real NFL team abilities on any given Sunday and are subject to change on a weekly basis. If your team’s ranking remains unchanged for 4 hours or more, please consult with your doctor, as serious side effects may occur.

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, The Remarkably Average and The Fortunate Seven. They know what they've done.


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     # 4 - Chicago Bears (previous: 5)
                 The Bears looked impressive during the first three quarters of their divisional matchup against the Seahawks, but Seattle is far from a championship team. Chicago lost focus up 28-0 and had to scramble in the end to win 35-24 and avoid a historic collapse. Against the Packers, anything less than a full 60 minutes of effort will not be enough to guarantee a trip to Texas.

     # 3 - New York Jets (previous: 7)
                 They've talked and talked and talked and have lived up to their own hype. If the Jets can hold onto their swagger for one more week and complete a perfect circuit of the AFC's elite teams by beating Indianapolis, New England and Pittsburgh on the road, they will have truly earned the right to talk, talk and talk some more over the next two weeks.

     # 2 - Pittsburgh Steelers (previous: 3)
                 No team has won more Super Bowls than the Steelers and no AFC team has played in more championship games this decade. Not only can their defense match up with New York's offense, the Pittsburgh offense can play the down and dirty style needed to overcome the Jets' rough and tumble defense.

     # 1 - Green Bay Packers (previous: 6)
                 The Bears may very well rue their week 17 loss to the Packers. Green Bay has already completely outclassed two elite NFC division champions and the Packers are quite familiar with Da Bears. Despite being on the road, Green Bay will be favored by most, including Creative Misfortune, to make another appearance in the Super Bowl.



Creative Misfortune Super Bowl XLV Favorite ~ After Divisional Games

Green Bay Packers