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.
Only the best teams still playing will continue to be ranked as we countdown to Super Bowl XLVI! Say so long to The Forked Few, The Creatively Challenged and The Remarkably Average. They know what they've done.
The Fortunate Three~
The best of those not yet elite
# 8 - Denver Broncos (previous: 12)
Wait a minute! You mean Tebow can throw, too?
# 7 - New York Giants (previous: 11)
Could the Giants become the first team to knock off a 15-1 team in the Divisional round? They already have the defeat of an 18-0 team in the Super Bowl on their resume.
# 6 - Houston Texans (previous: 7)
Houston will need another strong defensive performance combined with a great day from Arian Foster if they hope to upset the Ravens at home.
The Creative Elite~
Wielding misfortune at its finest
# 5 - Baltimore Ravens (previous: 5)
Baltimore has had a week to rest up and now, with the Steelers eliminated, they don’t have to worry about facing their divisional rivals in the playoffs.
# 4 - San Francisco 49ers (previous: 3)
This weekend we will get to see just how good the 49ers defense really is. If they can hold Brees and Co to less than 24 points, San Francisco will have a chance to advance to their first championship game since the '90s.
# 3 - New England Patriots (previous: 4)
Is this weekend's game against Denver the epitome of a "Good vs Evil' matchup in the NFL?
# 2 - New Orleans Saints (previous: 2)
The high-flying Saints have been perfect at home, but now we get to see what they can do outside, on grass, in front of a hostile crowd.
# 1 - Green Bay Packers (previous: 1)
No team has ever finished the regular season 15-1 and lost their first game at home. It is hard to imagine this Packers team becoming the first in NFL history to do so.
Wild Card Power Ranking Awards:
The Free Fallers - San Francisco 49ers (-1)
The Biggest Movers - New York Giants (+4), Denver Broncos (+4), New England Patriots (+1), Houston Texans (+1)
Maintaining The Status Quo - Green Bay Packers (1), New Orleans Saints (2), Baltimore Ravens (5)
Creative Misfortune Super Bowl XLVI Favorite ~ After Wild Card Weekend
Green Bay Packers
Check back on Friday for Divisional Round predictions.
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