I have never been a fan of "Power Rankings" and I do not expect to be converted any time soon.
I think ranking NFL teams is just free reign for people to say "You were wrong about this" or "You were wrong about that."
Still, I think the rankings system that is put in place by the mainstream media is atrocious, so I decided to put my own spin on this topic, which is one of the hottest in the NFL.
I think rankings should be based solely upon the team's win-loss record, with strength of schedule as a secondary judgment. From there, it is the writer's opinion, but win percentage is the key here.
For instance, you will notice Cincinnati (4-1) is ranked ahead of all 3-1 teams because they have a better overall win percentage. Teams who have had to play more games have had more chances to ...
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NFL Power Rankings Week Six: Setting the Records Straight
Posted: 13th October 2009 by Sayre Bedinger in NFLComments Off on NFL Power Rankings Week Six: Setting the Records Straight