| Rank | Team | Power Index | W-L | This Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (↑2) | Bengals | 1.2732 (LW × 1.0148) | 3-0 | Won by 26 vs Titans |
| 2 (↑6) | Chargers | 1.2360 (LW × 1.1895) | 2-1 | Won by 12 @ Bills |
| 3 (↑6) | Cardinals | 1.2174 (LW × 1.1776) | 3-0 | Won by 9 vs 49ers |
| 4 (↑7) | Ravens | 1.1266 (LW × 1.1506) | 2-1 | Won by 2 @ Browns |
| 5 (↑5) | Seahawks | 1.0722 (LW × 1.0639) | 2-1 | Won by 6 vs Broncos |
| 6 (↓5) | Bills | 1.0422 (LW × 0.6561) | 2-1 | Lost by 12 vs Chargers |
| 7 (↑11) | Steelers | 1.0241 (LW × 1.2375) | 2-1 | Won by 18 @ Panthers |
| 8 (↓6) | Bears | 1.0175 (LW × 0.7748) | 2-1 | Won by 8 @ Jets |
| 9 (↑11) | Broncos | 0.9830 (LW × 1.2079) | 2-1 | Lost by 6 @ Seahawks |
| 10 (↓5) | 49ers | 0.9727 (LW × 0.8585) | 1-2 | Lost by 9 @ Cardinals |
| 11 (↑8) | Browns | 0.9660 (LW × 1.1791) | 1-2 | Lost by 2 vs Ravens |
| 12 (↑3) | Falcons | 0.9188 (LW × 1.0282) | 2-1 | Won by 42 vs Buccaneers |
| 13 (↑4) | Saints | 0.9054 (LW × 1.0659) | 1-2 | Won by 11 vs Vikings |
| 14 (↑2) | Cowboys | 0.9039 (LW × 1.0192) | 2-1 | Won by 3 @ Rams |
| 15 (↓8) | Texans | 0.8901 (LW × 0.8479) | 2-1 | Lost by 13 @ Giants |
| 16 (↑6) | Lions | 0.8898 (LW × 1.1238) | 2-1 | Won by 12 vs Packers |
| 17 (↓4) | Eagles | 0.8889 (LW × 0.9695) | 3-0 | Won by 3 vs Washington |
| 18 (↑6) | Titans | 0.8583 (LW × 1.1507) | 1-2 | Lost by 26 @ Bengals |
| 19 (↑10) | Giants | 0.8487 (LW × 1.2691) | 1-2 | Won by 13 vs Texans |
| 20 (↑7) | Colts | 0.8391 (LW × 1.2367) | 1-2 | Won by 27 @ Jaguars |
| 21 (↓7) | Panthers | 0.8335 (LW × 0.9165) | 2-1 | Lost by 18 vs Steelers |
| 22 (↑10) | Chiefs | 0.8190 (LW × 1.5112) | 1-2 | Won by 19 @ Dolphins |
| 23 (↓17) | Patriots | 0.8189 (LW × 0.7284) | 2-1 | Won by 7 vs Raiders |
| 24 (↓12) | Washington | 0.8073 (LW × 0.8752) | 1-2 | Lost by 3 @ Eagles |
| 25 (↓2) | Packers | 0.7917 (LW × 1.0192) | 1-2 | Lost by 12 @ Lions |
| 26 (↓5) | Vikings | 0.7333 (LW × 0.9019) | 1-2 | Lost by 11 @ Saints |
| 27 (↓2) | Jets | 0.7328 (LW × 0.9902) | 1-2 | Lost by 8 vs Bears |
| 28 (↓24) | Dolphins | 0.7321 (LW × 0.6207) | 1-2 | Lost by 19 vs Chiefs |
| 29 (↓1) | Rams | 0.6574 (LW × 0.9798) | 1-2 | Lost by 3 vs Cowboys |
| 30 (-) | Buccaneers | 0.6563 (LW × 0.9926) | 0-3 | Lost by 42 @ Falcons |
| 31 (↓5) | Raiders | 0.6556 (LW × 0.9368) | 0-3 | Lost by 7 @ Patriots |
| 32 (↓1) | Jaguars | 0.6122 (LW × 0.9410) | 0-3 | Lost by 27 vs Colts |
Comments:
The rankings seem to be at least semi okay this week, although I suppose Eagle fans might question why their 3-0 team is in the bottom half of the rankings.
I might point out by way of consideration that they needed come back against the Jaguars and Colts, and beat the R*dskins by 3 points. And right now their three opponents are a combined 2-7.
So the Seahawks beat the Broncos again, which was no surprise, but they Broncos managed to force overtime, which was. It'll be interesting to see how this plays out, but I think the Seahawks are beginning to find out what it's like to get everybody's best game.
The Packers' offense had one of the ugliest games they've had in a long, long time. I think a big part of the problem is that Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb are the only two receivers that Aaron Rodgers has much experience with. And when the Packers face a defense that can shut those two down, their defense dries up.
To the extent there was a bright side for the Packers, their defense held the Lions to just 10 points, in spite of being on the field for more than 38 minutes of game time (the safety and fumble return touchdown, of course, cannot be laid to their charge).
After watching the Patriots struggle to put away the hapless Raiders in their home stadium, I have to wonder how good they are. I assume the Pats will be favored over the Chiefs next week, but especially given they way they've played on the road lately, that seems like it might be another potential upset pick.
