Statistical NFL Power Ranking: Ravens Face Top Team
NFL Power Ranking: Not an opinion, it’s a calculation
The following NFL power ranking is not based on voting or opinions. The ranking comes from a formula created using the differential of seven statistical categories that correlate to higher winning percentage. So what’s the formula? I take the differential of stats like turnover percentage, scoring percentage, yards per play and four others. I input the stats, and the computer spits out the teams rating. The lower the number (some teams have negative ratings), the worse the team.
It’s been a couple of weeks, but the system is back with a couple of improvements. I added a stat created by former Ravens’ head coach Brian Billick, toxic differential. The other stats were re-weighted to compensate for the new stat. All in all, it looks like a good upgrade; it helped me pick 10 out of 14 games last week including Tennessee over Green Bay. As usual, we start with the dregs of the league.
32. team. 53. The losing is starting to eat away at the pysche of this team. This team’s effort level dropped off since earlier in the season when the hope of change rallied the troops. Now they’re in wait until next year mode.. -103.29. Previous: 32nd. Cleveland Browns
Previous: 31st. Jacksonville Jaguars. 31. team. 52. Well, the Jags still look terrible, but at least they’re back to getting their garbage time yards. Gus Bradley will be a defensive coordinator somewhere in the NFL next year.. -81.81
team. 57. Losing Kyle Long and Alshon Jeffery just squashed the bug after all the legs were pulled off. Hopefully, the Bears address the quarterback situation in this years draft since it’s obvious that Jay Cutler won’t be back.. -70.79. Previous: 29th. Chicago Bears. 30
San Francisco 49ers. 29. team. 42. The Niners’ losing streak continues after narrowly losing to the Cardinals this week. Their offense improved with Kaepernick, but that’s not to say they’re any good. Plus, the defense just keeps getting worse.. -59.53. Previous: 30th
The Bryce Petty era in New York kicked off to miserable beginning in what can only be described as the most boring game of the season. The Rams’ defense is pretty good, but 5.1 yards per attempt won’t cut it.. -45.90. Previous: 28th. New York Jets. 28. team. 30
48. Despite winning four games this season, the Bucs rank among the worst teams. If their defense could stop anyone, Jameis Winston and Mike Evans might be able to put a few more wins together.. -0.69. Previous: 27th. Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 27. team
51. Finally, we get to see the #1 overall pick from this years draft. I’m a little scared. There’s a reason why Jeff Fisher and company continued pushing Case Keenum week after week.. 0.11. Previous: 26th. Los Angeles Rams. 26. team
The Colts drop a spot during their bye week after the Texans somehow managed to get another win. This team stinks, but the playoffs remain in play for them if they can manage to win the division.. 9.60. Previous: 24th. Indianapolis Colts. 25. team. 46