Rank | Team | Power Index | W-L | This Week |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 (↑4) | Broncos | 1.1840 (LW × 1.1033) | 3-1 | Won by 21 vs Cardinals |
2 (↑2) | Seahawks | 1.1085 (LW × 1.0049) | 3-1 | Won by 10 @ Washington |
3 (↓2) | Cardinals | 1.0896 (LW × 0.9094) | 3-1 | Lost by 21 @ Broncos |
4 (↓1) | Chargers | 1.0847 (LW × 0.9567) | 4-1 | Won by 31 vs Jets |
5 (↑3) | Colts | 0.9909 (LW × 1.0394) | 3-2 | Won by 7 vs Ravens |
6 (↓4) | Bengals | 0.9830 (LW × 0.8298) | 3-1 | Lost by 26 @ Patriots |
7 (↑6) | Bills | 0.9708 (LW × 1.0382) | 3-2 | Won by 3 @ Lions |
8 (↓2) | Ravens | 0.9618 (LW × 0.9357) | 3-2 | Lost by 7 @ Colts |
9 (-) | Cowboys | 0.9548 (LW × 1.0024) | 4-1 | Won by 3 vs Texans |
10 (↓3) | 49ers | 0.9408 (LW × 0.9832) | 3-2 | Won by 5 vs Chiefs |
11 (↑3) | Packers | 0.9406 (LW × 1.0321) | 3-2 | Won by 32 vs Vikings |
12 (↓2) | Giants | 0.9365 (LW × 0.9920) | 3-2 | Won by 10 vs Falcons |
13 (↑3) | Chiefs | 0.9331 (LW × 1.0606) | 2-3 | Lost by 5 @ 49ers |
14 (↓2) | Lions | 0.9307 (LW × 0.9927) | 3-2 | Lost by 3 vs Bills |
15 (-) | Texans | 0.9260 (LW × 1.0211) | 3-2 | Lost by 3 @ Cowboys |
16 (↓5) | Eagles | 0.9177 (LW × 0.9742) | 4-1 | Won by 6 vs Rams |
17 (↑9) | Patriots | 0.8892 (LW × 1.1527) | 3-2 | Won by 26 vs Bengals |
18 (-) | Browns | 0.8682 (LW × 1.0030) | 2-2 | Won by 1 @ Titans |
19 (-) | Steelers | 0.8570 (LW × 1.0063) | 3-2 | Won by 8 @ Jaguars |
20 (↓3) | Bears | 0.8519 (LW × 0.9808) | 2-3 | Lost by 7 @ Panthers |
21 (↑1) | Panthers | 0.8478 (LW × 1.0319) | 3-2 | Won by 7 vs Bears |
22 (↑5) | Dolphins | 0.8217 (LW × 1.0754) | 2-2 | Bye |
23 (-) | Saints | 0.8098 (LW × 0.9858) | 2-3 | Won by 6 vs Buccaneers |
24 (↓4) | Falcons | 0.8083 (LW × 0.9554) | 2-3 | Lost by 10 @ Giants |
25 (↓4) | Titans | 0.8053 (LW × 0.9604) | 1-4 | Lost by 1 vs Browns |
26 (↓2) | Washington | 0.7995 (LW × 1.0072) | 1-4 | Lost by 10 vs Seahawks |
27 (↓2) | Vikings | 0.7887 (LW × 0.9976) | 2-3 | Lost by 32 @ Packers |
28 (↑1) | Rams | 0.7579 (LW × 1.0661) | 1-3 | Lost by 6 @ Eagles |
29 (↓1) | Buccaneers | 0.7413 (LW × 1.0235) | 1-4 | Lost by 6 @ Saints |
30 (-) | Jets | 0.7320 (LW × 1.0404) | 1-4 | Lost by 31 @ Chargers |
31 (-) | Jaguars | 0.6778 (LW × 0.9868) | 0-5 | Lost by 8 vs Steelers |
32 (-) | Raiders | 0.6554 (LW × 1.0692) | 0-4 | Bye |
Comments:
I'd say the top 6 or so seems about right, although I'd put the Cardinals lower, especially as long as Carson Palmer is out. As demonstrated Sunday, their offense just isn't enough against the top tier teams.
I really gotta wonder why the Vikings didn't try to run the ball more than they did Thursday night. The Packers have been giving up 4.6 yards a rushing attempt, and Jerick McKinnon and Matt Asiata seem like legitimate rushing threats.
Instead the Vikings came out passing more than they ran (even when the game was 14-0). The way Eddie Lacy ran all over their defense, maybe a run-heavy game plan for the Vikings would've been doomed as well, but they might've had a chance to keep it close into the second half.
Another very unimpressive road win for the Seahawks, letting Washington hang around for almost the whole game. But as long as they get home field advantage, it may not matter that they're not very good on the road. Last February's Super Bowl showed they can be very good on a neutral field.
Is there anybody in the NFC that can legitimately challenge the Seahawks right now? Looking at last year's playoff teams, the 49ers, Saints, Panthers, and Eagles all seem to have dropped off at least somewhat.
The Packers might have a chance if their offense can stay on track, but they're already 2 games behind the Seahawks (including the head-to-head tiebreaker) so the Packers might need to run the table to have a chance of finishing ahead of the Seahawks at this point.