And then there were two.
The Denver Broncos have been dethroned and their undefeated season has come to a close.
The other undefeated teams, Indianapolis and New Orleans, remained perfect though both games came down to the wire.
Who has taken the number one spot over?
Here are some rules to consider as you make your guesses:
1. Wins and losses; win percentage/ Opponents beaten win percentage
This is the biggest factor. A team who wins more often than not should logically be placed higher on this kind of a list. For instance, if a team is 6-0, they are automatically given superiority to a team that is 5-0. They have played more games, thus, they have been tested more, and it is fair.
Similarly, if a team is 0-6, they are automatically placed higher than a team that is 0-7. The 0-7 ...
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NFL Power Rankings Week 9: Setting the Records Straight
Posted: 3rd November 2009 by Sayre Bedinger in NFLComments Off on NFL Power Rankings Week 9: Setting the Records Straight