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 - Tennessee Titans (previous: 32)
The Titans can't even beat the Jets. That's sad.
# 31 - Oakland Raiders (previous: 29)
Now that the 49ers are eliminated, Oakland can start making plans for their new head coach to arrive from across the bay, unless Michigan steals him away first.
# 30 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers (previous: 31)
The Buccaneers have given up on the division title chase and are now looking at the #1 draft pick in 2015.
# 29 - Jacksonville Jaguars (previous: 30)
The Jaguars just won't quit. They're not beating anybody, but they aren't giving up either.
# 28 - New York Jets (previous: 28)
Too little, too late, but it looks like the Jets are the best of the worst teams in the NFL.
The Creatively Challenged~
Folly remains ever their mistress
# 27 - Washington Redskins (previous: 27)
The Redskins are on the fast track to a 3-13 record.
# 26 - Chicago Bears (previous: 24)
Cutler benched! Without a defense, the Bears at least need to perform on offense, especially at home.
# 25 - Carolina Panthers (previous: 26)
The Panthers remain a half-game back of the Saints.
# 24 - New York Giants (previous: 25)
The Giants rally for a late-season, meaningless win over the Redskins.
# 23 - Atlanta Falcons (previous: 22)
If the Falcons win the division, they'll be below .500.
# 22 - Minnesota Vikings (previous: 6)
Teddy Bridgewater is close to breaking through for the Vikings. He should give them some hope headed into the offseason.
# 21 - St. Louis Rams (previous: 20)
The Rams are still playing strong defense. Too bad they don't have an offense.
The Remarkably Average~
Dancing the fine line between misfortune and glory
# 20 - Cleveland Browns (previous: 19)
Funny how when Johnny Football starts, the Browns score 0 points. Really makes you think, doesn't it?
# 19 - San Francisco 49ers (previous: 21)
The 49ers are done. Harbaugh can move on to another team now without worrying about it impacting San Francisco's performance in the playoffs.
# 18 - Miami Dolphins (previous: 17)
Miami needed so much more than a 41-13 loss against the Patriots to keep their postseason hopes alive.
# 17 - Houston Texans (previous: 15)
The Texans fell short against the Colts and now their season is over.
# 16 - New Orleans Saints (previous: 23)
New Orleans controls their fate in the NFC South now. Can they win out and take the division with a .500 record?
# 15 - San Diego Chargers (previous: 14)
The Chargers really needed to beat the Broncos last weekend. Now their season is all but over.
# 14 - Buffalo Bills (previous: 18)
On the outside looking in, but still in the hunt, Buffalo still has an outside shot to sneak into the playoffs.
# 13 - Kansas City Chiefs (previous: 16)
Kansas City has to make it as a Wild Card if they hope to reach the playoffs.
The Fortunate Seven~
The best of those not yet elite
# 12 - Cincinnati Bengals (previous: 13)
The Bengals still lead the division by a half-game. They will have to play perfect down the stretch if they hope to stay in first place.
# 11 - Pittsburgh Steelers (previous: 12)
The Steelers win and keep their playoff hopes alive.
# 10 - Baltimore Ravens (previous: 11)
Baltimore struggled against the Jaguars more than expected, but managed to win and stay alive in the AFC playoff chase.
# 9 - Philadelphia Eagles (previous: 8)
The Eagles are suddenly on the oustide looking in. They need to win out and have Dallas stumble at least once in order to win the division now.
# 8 - Detroit Lions (previous: 10)
Detroit suddenly finds themselves tied for first in the NFC North. Could they actually win the division? The Lions are, by far, the most overlooked of the 10 win teams in the NFL.
# 7 - Green Bay Packers (previous: 2)
The Packers showed the league they are vulnerable on the road and nigh unstoppable at home.
# 6 - Seattle Seahawks (previous: 7)
Seattle can wrest control of the division away from the Cardinals on Sunday night… or lose the division outright if they fail in Arizona.
The Creative Elite~
Wielding misfortune at its finest
# 5 - Dallas Cowboys (previous: 9)
A huge win by Dallas in Philadelphia has the Cowboys in control of their own destiny, however they still need to win their final two games in order to guarantee their division title.
# 4 - Indianapolis Colts (previous: 5)
The Colts have clinched their division, but have to finish the season and get help if they hope to earn a first-round bye.
# 3 - Arizona Cardinals (previous: 4)
Despite their injury woes at quarterback, Arizona is still a force to be reckoned with.
# 2 - Denver Broncos (previous: 3)
The Broncos are showing they can win without Manning throwing four touchdowns a game. They will need to be a very well-rounded team if they hope to make it to the Super Bowl.
# 1 - New England Patriots (previous: 1)
The Patriots have clinched their division, but they have yet to clinch home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. A win over the Jets should accomplish that for them this weekend.
Week 15 Power Ranking Awards:
The Free Fallers - Minnesota Vikings (-16), Green Bay Packers (-5), Houston Texans (-2), Chicago Bears (-2), Oakland Raiders (-2)
The Biggest Movers - New Orleans Saints (+7), Dallas Cowboys (+4), Buffalo Bills (+4), Kansas City Chiefs (+3), Detroit Lions (+2)
Maintaining The Status Quo - New England Patriots (1), Washington Redskins (27), New York Jets (28), Tennessee Titans (32)
Creative Misfortune Super Bowl XLIX Favorites ~ After Week 15
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