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.
Only the best teams still playing will continue to be ranked as we countdown to Super Bowl XLIX! 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 - Carolina Panthers (previous: 25)
The Panthers made the playoffs with a losing record. Now after surviving the terrible NFC South regular season, how will they fare heading into the postseason undefeated?
# 11 - Baltimore Ravens (previous: 10)
Baltimore made it to the playoffs after all the drama that plagued them early in the season. A date with their biggest rivals should make their Wild Card game something special.
# 10 - Cincinnati Bengals (previous: 12)
The Bengals have underperformed all year. Somehow I don't see them suddenly figuring things out in Indianapolis this weekend.
# 9 - Detroit Lions (previous: 8)
The Lions are doing everything they can to sabotage themselves once again.
# 8 - Pittsburgh Steelers (previous: 11)
Division champions once again, but their division battles are not yet over this season.
# 7 - Arizona Cardinals (previous: 3)
The defense has struggled of late and they are down to their third-string quarterback, but the Cardinals should still keep things very competitive when they square off against the Panthers.
# 6 - Indianapolis Colts (previous: 4)
The Colts have a lot of potential, but are also vulnerable. It will be interesting to see how deep their inconsistent game will take them into the postseason.
The Creative Elite~
Wielding misfortune at its finest
# 5 - Denver Broncos (previous: 2)
Have the Broncos morphed completely into a power running team? This might actually give Manning his last, best chance to win another Super Bowl title.
# 4 - Green Bay Packers (previous: 7)
The Packers have struggled some, but are still one of the best teams in the league. The cold weather in Lambeau will give them an edge in the divisional round.
# 3 - Dallas Cowboys (previous: 5)
The Cowboys are playing better than they have in years and they have one huge advantage over every other NFC playoff team- they know they can defeat the Seahawks in Seattle.
# 2 - Seattle Seahawks (previous: 6)
Home-field advantage once again should give the Seahawks the edge they need to return to the Super Bowl.
# 1 - New England Patriots (previous: 1)
Number one most of the season, I doubt anybody in the AFC will be able to defeat them in Foxboro.
Week 17 Power Ranking Awards:
The Free Fallers - Arizona Cardinals (-4), Denver Broncos (-3), Indianapolis Colts (-2), Detroit Lions (-1), Baltimore Ravens (-1)
The Biggest Movers - Carolina Panthers (+13), Seattle Seahawks (+4), Green Bay Packers (+3), Pittsburgh Steelers (+3), Dallas Cowboys (+2)
Maintaining The Status Quo - New England Patriots (1)
Creative Misfortune Super Bowl XLIX Favorites ~ After the Regular Season
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Check back tomorrow for Wild Card game predictions.
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