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 ~
The best of those not yet elite
# 12 - Seattle Seahawks (previous: 27)
As the first ever playoff team with a losing record, the only way Seattle can justify their existence in the post-season is with a win.
# 11 - New York Jets (previous: 11)
A season of talking has generated nothing more than a 6th seed for the Jets. At least they have a winning record and four more wins will make all the talking worthwhile.
# 10 - Philadelphia Eagles (previous: 8)
Crawling into the playoffs, beat up and disillusioned, is never a good way to start a Super Bowl run.
# 9 - Kansas City Chiefs (previous: 7)
Kansas City's surprising season ended with a dud against the Raiders and young teams can't afford any setbacks if they hope to be successful come January.
# 8 - Indianapolis Colts (previous: 10)
The Colts had to fight tooth and nail in week 17 for the first time in years. Will that elevate their post-season game to a new level? The opener against the Jets will let us know.
# 7 - Green Bay Packers (previous: 9)
The Wild Card team nobody wants to face has been in survival mode for weeks now. Scary.
# 6 - Chicago Bears (previous: 6)
The Bears should never have allowed the Packers to get into the dance, but the Saints may ultimately prove to be their undoing.
The Creative Elite ~
Wielding misfortune at its finest
# 5 - New Orleans Saints (previous: 3)
The defending champs shouldn't be knocked out of the playoffs by a losing team, but New Orleans has struggled at times this season and will need to stop the little mistakes that have cost them in recent weeks.
# 4 - Baltimore Ravens (previous: 5)
A Wild Card powerhouse worthy of a division title. They'll give a young Kansas City team all they can handle and more.
# 3 - Pittsburgh Steelers (previous: 4)
Hard-fought victories and veteran leadership will make the Steelers a well-rested, deadly foe once they take the field in two weeks.
# 2 - Atlanta Falcons (previous: 2)
The late-season loss to New Orleans did not so much as create doubts in Atlanta as it sounded a wake-up call for the Dirty Birds. The Falcons are the team to beat in the NFC.
# 1 - New England Patriots (previous: 1)
A 14-2 record, numerous statistical records and the mystique of the Evil Empire... The Patriots are the NFL's best team and the pressure is on them to win Super Bowl XLV.
Creative Misfortune Super Bowl XLV Favorite ~ After Week 17
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