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)
I guess a winning streak was too much to ask for.
# 31 - Atlanta Falcons (previous: 30)
The Falcons look nothing like the team that went deep into the playoffs last season. I have no idea what is going on with them and I doubt they have any idea either.
# 30 - Minnesota Vikings (previous: 28)
Until the Vikings can figure out their quarterback situation, they will continue to fail.
# 29 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers (previous: 31)
Now that's what I call a winning streak! Are you paying attention, Jacksonville?
# 28 - Houston Texans (previous: 29)
Case Keenum was benched in favor of Matt Schaub… is there a quarterback controversy in Houston? Hard to care when the team is playing so poorly.
The Creatively Challenged~
Folly remains ever their mistress
# 27 - Washington Redskins (previous: 25)
The Redskins let an excellent chance to get back in the NFC East race get away from them.
# 26 - New York Giants (previous: 24)
The Giants are setting themselves up to be more than spoilers in the closing weeks of the season.
# 25 - Oakland Raiders (previous: 26)
Oakland lit up the Texans, but it may be too little, too late with them being so far behind the other AFC West powers.
# 24 - Pittsburgh Steelers (previous: 23)
The Steelers are suddenly right back in the mix of the AFC Wild Card chase.
# 23 - Cleveland Browns (previous: 19)
Cleveland stumbled in Cincinnati, but their season is far from over.
# 22 - Buffalo Bills (previous: 27)
Where have these Bills been? If they played like that earlier in the year, they certainly could have shocked some people.
# 21 - St. Louis Rams (previous: 20)
The Rams have no shot at the division title, but some slim hopes still remain for a Wild Card spot if they keep playing like they played in Indianapolis.
The Remarkably Average~
Dancing the fine line between misfortune and glory
# 20 - Baltimore Ravens (previous: 17)
A tough loss in Chicago certainly puts a damper on Baltimore's bid to repeat as Super Bowl champions.
# 19 - San Diego Chargers (previous: 18)
The Chargers looked like they had a shot at a Wild Card a few weeks ago, but a few losses have taken the wind out of their sails.
# 18 - Tennessee Titans (previous: 21)
If Chris Johnson could show just a bit more consistency, the Titans wouldn't be such a question mark of a team.
# 17 - New York Jets (previous: 16)
The Jets looked so good before their bye week. It's like the break turned them into a horrible team overnight.
# 16 - Miami Dolphins (previous: 22)
Despite their off-field issues, the Dolphins managed to win a much-needed game.
# 15 - Green Bay Packers (previous: 15)
The Packers are proving just how valuable Aaron Rodgers is to their team.
# 14 - Dallas Cowboys (previous: 12)
After an up and down season, the Cowboys need to win consistently if they hope to keep pace with the Philadelphia Eagles.
# 13 - Arizona Cardinals (previous: 14)
Could the Cardinals be for real? A few more wins and they could very well be in the playoffs.
The Fortunate Seven~
The best of those not yet elite
# 12 - Philadelphia Eagles (previous: 13)
Foles finally has the Eagles on the right track.
# 11 - Chicago Bears (previous: 11)
Defense keeps them winning, despite the injuries on offense.
# 10 - Detroit Lions (previous: 7)
The Lions had a great chance to move ahead in the division, but let it slip away despite another impressive performance by Megatron.
# 9 - San Francisco 49ers (previous: 8)
The 49ers have fallen into a dogfight for an NFC Wild Card spot.
# 8 - Indianapolis Colts (previous: 9)
Did the Colts learn anything during their bye week? If not, they better hope the rest of their division remains weak.
# 7 - Cincinnati Bengals (previous: 10)
Cincinnati has complete control of the AFC North. Now they are playing for a bye-week advantage in the playoffs.
# 6 - New England Patriots (previous: 5)
Tough break to end the game against Carolina, but they should never have been in that situation to begin with.
The Creative Elite~
Wielding misfortune at its finest
# 5 - Carolina Panthers (previous: 6)
Cam Newton is a beast and quickly emerging as the best of the mobile quarterbacks. Don't underestimate Carolina's stout defense.
# 4 - New Orleans Saints (previous: 4)
New Orleans almost has to win in Seattle when they face off in a few weeks if they hope to have any chance of claiming home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.
# 3 - Kansas City Chiefs (previous: 1)
The loss in Denver doesn't mean anything if the Chiefs can defeat the Broncos in Kansas City.
# 2 - Denver Broncos (previous: 3)
A big win by the Broncos over the Chiefs, but their remaining schedule is far from easy.
# 1 - Seattle Seahawks (previous: 2)
The first team to 10 wins, the Seahawks can relax during their bye week. A couple wins and they clinch the division. Another one or two and they clinch home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. It's nice in Seattle these days!
Week 11 Power Ranking Awards:
The Free Fallers - Cleveland Browns (-4), Detroit Lions (-3), Baltimore Ravens (-3), Kansas City Chiefs (-2), Dallas Cowboys (-2)
The Biggest Movers - Miami Dolphins (+6), Buffalo Bills (+5), Cincinnati Bengals (+3), Tennessee Titans (+3), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+2)
Maintaining The Status Quo - New Orleans Saints (4), Chicago Bears (11), Green Bay Packers (15), Jacksonville Jaguars (32)
Creative Misfortune Super Bowl XLVIII Favorite ~ After Week 11
Denver Broncos
Check back later tonight for Thursday Night game predictions.
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