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.
When it comes to Creative Misfortune Power Rankings, production is combined with potential to determine a team's true strength compared to the rest of the league. Winning isn't the only factor, but it is one of the most important components of the rating. I don't believe teams can be powerful if they consistently lose, even to other great teams.
The Forked Few~
Abandon hope and fortune all ye who rank here
# 32 - Indianapolis Colts (previous: 32)
The bye week has finally arrived for the Colts.
# 31 - St. Louis Rams (previous: 31)
Just when you think the Rams might have figured something out, they drop another one to a suspect team like the Browns.
# 30 - Minnesota Vikings (previous: 27)
Yes, the Packers are scary good. But on national TV, against a hated division rival, you'd think the Vikings would have mustered a little bit more effort.
# 29 - Cleveland Browns (previous: 26)
Congrats! You beat the Rams. Now what?
# 28 - Miami Dolphins (previous: 30)
Isn’t it amazing how two straight victories can take the pressure off a team that lost seven in a row to start the season?
The Creatively Challenged~
Folly remains ever their mistress
# 27 - Carolina Panthers (previous: 21)
Everybody, including the Panthers, expected more from Carolina coming out of their bye week.
# 26 - Jacksonville Jaguars (previous: 29)
Good news for the Jaguars - they get to play the Colts again this season.
# 25 - Washington Redskins (previous: 22)
6 straight losses and the Redskins are still well on their way to finishing 3-13 after starting 3-0.
# 24 - Seattle Seahawks (previous: 28)
I don’t get this team. Please decide once and for all if you are good or not so people can get on with their lives.
# 23 - Kansas City Chiefs (previous: 23)
When the other team only completes two passes against you, it is usually considered good form not to let one of those two completions result in a touchdown. Talk about humiliating.
# 22 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers (previous: 20)
The Young Bucs are going through a sophomore funk and will need at least another year under their belts before they can seriously challenge the Falcons and the Saints for the division title.
# 21 - Arizona Cardinals (previous: 25)
Could a Skelton-Kolb quarterback controversy be on the horizon? That certainly doesn't have the same ring as Montana-Young, does it?
The Remarkably Average~
Dancing the fine line between misfortune and glory
# 20 - Denver Broncos (previous: 24)
Tim Tebow may be setting quarterback play back a generation or two, but despite what Revis says, the Tebow-led veer offense of the Broncos is anything but boring.
# 19 - San Diego Chargers (previous: 18)
Just when you think the Chargers couldn’t underachieve any more…
# 18 - Philadelphia Eagles (previous: 16)
The dream has become a nightmare for fans in Philly and I can honestly say it does not bother me one bit.
# 17 - Oakland Raiders (previous: 19)
The Raiders are all alone at the top of the standings in the one division in the AFC nobody wants to win.
# 16 - Buffalo Bills (previous: 9)
The Bills were completely outclassed by the Cowboys last weekend and now their playoff hopes are starting to dim after an impressive start to the season.
# 15 - New York Giants (previous: 14)
New York controls the NFC East for now, but they've been known to collapse in seasons past.
# 14 - New York Jets (previous: 11)
The Jets set themselves up to take a big leap forward or a huge step back with their talk leading up to the game against the Patriots… and New England sent them reeling backwards.
# 13 - Atlanta Falcons (previous: 13)
Gutty call to go for it on 4th and inches in overtime… but even if it had worked, the Falcons still would have needed to go at least another 30-40 yards before they could kick a winning field goal themselves.
The Fortunate Seven~
The best of those not yet elite
# 12 - Tennessee Titans (previous: 17)
The Titans looked lifeless a few weeks ago, but now suddenly have decided they won’t let the Texans run away with the division without a fight.
# 11 - Dallas Cowboys (previous: 15)
Dallas is in the easiest part of their schedule… and they need to continue to make the most of it.
# 10 - Cincinnati Bengals (previous: 6)
Tough loss against the Steelers, but the Bengals have nothing to be ashamed about.
# 9 - Pittsburgh Steelers (previous: 10)
The Steelers have decided not to qo quietly into the night.
# 8 - Detroit Lions (previous: 4)
With the undefeated season long gone, Detroit now has to scramble just to keep up in the division.
# 7 - New Orleans Saints (previous: 7)
The Saints can rest easy during the bye week now that they have complete control over their own destiny.
# 6 - Chicago Bears (previous: 12)
Power defense, superb special teams and a solid running game… nothing says Bears football better than these three things coming together in devastating fashion.
The Creative Elite~
Wielding misfortune at its finest
# 5 - New England Patriots (previous: 8)
A big win over the Jets has given the Patriots some of their momentum back.
# 4 - Baltimore Ravens (previous: 3)
That's twice now the Ravens have played way down to their opponent's level. Keep it up and Baltimore's season will come to a tragic end sooner rather than later.
# 3 - Houston Texans (previous: 5)
The Texans have absolutely played themselves into Creative Elite status, but Schaub's injury could put a damper on their season if defenses start loading up to stop Houston's impressive running game.
# 2 - San Francisco 49ers (previous: 2)
San Francisco will be the first team to clinch a division title. Now they need to focus on gaining home field advantage throughout the playoffs, because nobody wants to play at Lambeau in January.
# 1 - Green Bay Packers (previous: 1)
The Packers continue to make it look easy and remain the class of the NFL.
Week 10 Power Ranking Awards:
The Free Fallers - Buffalo Bills (-7), Carolina Panthers (-6), Detroit Lions (-4), Cincinnati Bengals (-4), New York Jets (-3)
The Biggest Movers - Chicago Bears (+6), Tennessee Titans (+5), Dallas Cowboys (+4), Denver Broncos (+4), Arizona Cardinals (+4)
Maintaining The Status Quo - Green Bay Packers (1), San Francisco 49ers (2), New Orleans Saints (7), Atlanta Falcons (13), Kansas City Chiefs (23), St. Louis Rams (31), Indianapolis Colts (32)
Creative Misfortune Super Bowl XLVI Favorite ~ After Week 10
Green Bay Packers
Check back later for predictions regarding tonight's game between the Denver Broncos and the New York Jets... aka, Arrogance vs Humility.
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