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 - Jacksonville Jaguars (previous: 32)
The Jaguars show no signs of improving and injuries will only make them worse.
# 31 - Cleveland Browns (previous: 31)
For a second I thought they might pull off the upset, but then the Browns went back to playing like they always do.
# 30 - Pittsburgh Steelers (previous: 28)
This team is old, injury-prone and just not executing.
# 29 - Washington Redskins (previous: 23)
RGIII and the offense need to figure out how to play in the first half.
# 28 - New York Giants (previous: 19)
The Giants look like an unfolding lawn chair… sure, they have potential, but they just don't look right in your living room.
The Creatively Challenged~
Folly remains ever their mistress
# 27 - Carolina Panthers (previous: 30)
The Panthers have been close in both games this season, but they should be beyond losing those close games by now.
# 26 - Minnesota Vikings (previous: 26)
So close… goes to show you they can't win without Adrian Peterson scoring TDs for them.
# 25 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers (previous: 22)
Two straight losses on two last second field goals… maybe if Coach Schiano stopped blitzing victory formations at the end of games karma would allow the Buccaneers to win some of these close games.
# 24 - San Francisco 49ers (previous: 4)
I don't care how good you were last week, you don't get blown up by your #1 division rival on national TV. The 49ers looked about as bad as a team could look in the second half after keeping the game close early.
# 23 - Baltimore Ravens (previous: 29)
Rice is hurt, but the Ravens managed to win. The defense is too inexperienced now for them to win games only scoring 14 points. Flacco better get this offense moving sooner rather than later.
# 22 - New York Jets (previous: 16)
Is there any team in the league that plays uglier football than the New York Jets?
# 21 - St. Louis Rams (previous: 13)
The Rams were hammered by the Falcons in the first half, but showed a lot of spirit in the second half, proving that this young team is close to taking that next step towards bigger and better things.
The Remarkably Average~
Dancing the fine line between misfortune and glory
# 20 - Philadelphia Eagles (previous: 12)
The blur offense isn't much fun if your defense can't stop the other team from scoring.
# 19 - Arizona Cardinals (previous: 25)
A great comeback win at home for the Cardinals.
# 18 - Buffalo Bills (previous: 24)
The Bills are young and showing some fight this season.
# 17 - Oakland Raiders (previous: 27)
Terrelle Pryor has this team moving in the right direction and the emphasis on the running game will help the Raiders be competitive this season.
# 16 - Tennessee Titans (previous: 14)
So close to being 2-0, the Titans will either learn from this last heartbreaking loss or start to fall apart.
# 15 - Detroit Lions (previous: 11)
All the offensive weapons in the world and the Lions still manage to lose games they shouldn't.
# 14 - San Diego Chargers (previous: 17)
San Diego is primed for an AFC Wild Card spot. They can't overtake Denver, so there's no pressure on them to win.
# 13 - Indianapolis Colts (previous: 8)
Either the Colts are playing down to their true talent level or the Dolphins are better than advertised. The next few weeks will tell us for sure whether or not Luck is in for a sophomore slump.
The Fortunate Seven~
The best of those not yet elite
# 12 - Dallas Cowboys (previous: 10)
Bad turnovers in the second half cost the Cowboys a victory this weekend. The defense is playing solid. The offense has to improve if they hope to be any better than .500 this year.
# 11 - Atlanta Falcons (previous: 20)
A dominating first half performance. The Falcons need to practice playing four full quarters otherwise they will once again find themselves on the outside of the Super Bowl looking in.
# 10 - Cincinnati Bengals (previous: 18)
The class of the AFC North… If the Bengals do not win the division, there will be a lot of explaining to do on their part.
# 9 - Green Bay Packers (previous: 21)
The Packers have the potential to dominate again this season. Interesting to see how they match up with the Bears when these two division rivals collide to determine who wins the NFC North title.
# 8 - Miami Dolphins (previous: 7)
Could the Dolphins be for real? Their defense is certainly playing well enough for them to make the playoffs. If the offense can stay relatively mistake free, they may have a chance to do big things.
# 7 - Kansas City Chiefs (previous: 15)
They are 2-0, but their victories came over a worthless Jaguars team and a Cowboys team that continues to self-destruct. If they are better than .500 when the month ends, the Chiefs will definitely have improved over last season.
# 6 - New Orleans Saints (previous: 9)
When this defense limits the opposing team to just 14 points - 7, really, because of a pick-6 thrown by Brees - the offense should be able to win the game by more than a last-second field goal.
The Creative Elite~
Wielding misfortune at its finest
# 5 - Chicago Bears (previous: 6)
Good teams find a way to win. The Bears found a way on Sunday.
# 4 - Houston Texans (previous: 5)
The Texans are trying to give their fans a heart-attack. Two wins and an undefeated record, but they could easily be 0-2 now wondering what happened to their season.
# 3 - New England Patriots (previous: 3)
If a receiver, besides Edelman, on this team could just catch, they'd be just fine.
# 2 - Seattle Seahawks (previous: 2)
The Seahawks are now the team to beat in the NFC after they gave the league a perfect outline of how to shut down Colin Kaepernick and the 49ers.
# 1 - Denver Broncos (previous: 1)
Peyton once again reigns supreme in the Manning Bowl. Too bad he can't really enjoy the victory like he would like to. The best part about this game for Denver? They won with a running game, defense and great special teams. Who needs 7 TDs from Manning when you can play such well-rounded football?
Week 2 Power Ranking Awards:
The Free Fallers - San Francisco 49ers (-20), New York Giants (-9), Philadelphia Eagles (-8), St. Louis Rams (-8), New York Jets (-6)
The Biggest Movers - Green Bay Packers (+12), Oakland Raiders (+10), Atlanta Falcons (+9), Kansas City Chiefs (+8), Cincinnati Bengals (+8)
Maintaining The Status Quo - Denver Broncos (1), Seattle Seahawks (2), New England Patriots (3), Minnesota Vikings (26), Cleveland Browns (31), Jacksonville Jaguars (32)
Creative Misfortune Super Bowl XLVIII Favorite ~ After Week 2
Denver Broncos
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