I know they don't matter but you are gonna laugh

[Xanthri]

I ran across this power ranking for week 13.....not sure what crack rock these people are smoking.

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article...tml?cat=14

NFL Power Rankings for Week 13
1. New England Patriots (9-2) 96.86
2. San Diego Chargers (6-5) 92.02
3. Philadelphia Eagles (7-4) 86.78
4. New York Giants (7-4) 86.07
5. Green Bay Packers (7-4) 84.86
6. Kansas City Chiefs (7-4) 84.61
7. Indianapolis Colts (6-5) 84.05
8. Baltimore Ravens (8-3) 83.95
9. New Orleans Saints (8-3) 83.88
10. New York Jets (9-2) 83.21
11. Pittsburgh Steelers (8-3) 78.76
12. Atlanta Falcons (9-2) 76.5
13. Chicago Bears (8-3) 66.36
14. Minnesota Vikings (4-7) 65.46
15. Dallas Cowboys (3-8) 65.08
16. Tennessee Titans (5-6) 64.77
17. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-4) 64.69
18. Houston Texans (5-6) 60.82
19. Miami Dolphins (6-5) 60.42
20. Jacksonville Jaguars (6-5) 58.66
21. Denver Broncos (3-8) 57.95
22. Washington Redskins (5-6) 55.5
23. Cincinnati Bengals (2-9) 54.1
24. Detroit Lions (2-9) 53.97
25. Oakland Raiders (5-6) 53.95
26. San Francisco 49ers (4-7) 51.38
27. Seattle Seahawks (5-6) 50.77
28. St Louis Rams (5-6) 48.16
29. Cleveland Browns (4-7) 48.04
30. Buffalo Bills (2-9) 47.91
31. Arizona Cardinals (3-8) 43.54
32. Carolina Panthers (1-10) 30.21

and I thought Peter King has been hating.......ROFL

[Peyton]

That dudes ratings are based on a statistical formula that takes offensive and defensive statistics into account.

It's a terribly flawed system, but not based on "hate".

[Xanthri]

(11-30-2010 08:25 AM)Peyton Wrote:  That dudes ratings are based on a statistical formula that takes offensive and defensive statistics into account.

It's a terribly flawed system, but not based on "hate".

I still find it funny....Stats mean nothing other than W-L record. I bet we could come up with some good formulas that could put just about any team in the number one position.

[Peyton]

(11-30-2010 08:34 AM)Xanthri Wrote:  I still find it funny....Stats mean nothing other than W-L record. I bet we could come up with some good formulas that could put just about any team in the number one position.

Those forumlas have some merit though. When San Diego was 2-5, these type of statistical models still had San Diego near the top because their losses were based almost solely on special teams blunders.

Now San Diego is rolling just like most people thought they would.

But, regardless of the statistical models, the Falcons are looking good for HFA through the playoffs, and I like their chances if they get it.

[Tandy]

(11-30-2010 08:43 AM)Peyton Wrote:  Those forumlas have some merit though. When San Diego was 2-5, these type of statistical models still had San Diego near the top because their losses were based almost solely on special teams blunders.

Now San Diego is rolling just like most people thought they would.

But, regardless of the statistical models, the Falcons are looking good for HFA through the playoffs, and I like their chances if they get it.

By the same token - if San Diego was in our Division in place of Carolina - they'd still be in last place.

They have the fortune of being in a weak division - which allows them to play poorly at the beginning of the year - come on strong at the end and still win their Division.

[Peyton]

(11-30-2010 09:43 AM)Tandy Wrote:  By the same token - if San Diego was in our Division in place of Carolina - they'd still be in last place.

They have the fortune of being in a weak division - which allows them to play poorly at the beginning of the year - come on strong at the end and still win their Division.

It's true....Kansas City might throw a wrench into that formula this year.

[poutlipper]

(11-30-2010 08:43 AM)Peyton Wrote:  Those forumlas have some merit though. When San Diego was 2-5, these type of statistical models still had San Diego near the top because their losses were based almost solely on special teams blunders.

Now San Diego is rolling just like most people thought they would.

But, regardless of the statistical models, the Falcons are looking good for HFA through the playoffs, and I like their chances if they get it.

I agree this statistical model is flawed, but I like the idea of power rankings based on a formula. I think this one might take big plays into account more than sustained drives, thus keeping us lower on the list.

If my assumption is right, then based on big plays, sure, we would be middle of the pack. That being said, one of the things that has taken some time for me to get accustomed to is offensive style. I wanted big plays, I wanted us to throw deep, but right now, I don't think there is a team in the league that is as methodical as the Falcons. 8+ drives are frequent for us, 5 minutes+ drives are frequent. I wish I could find the numbers to see how many of those we have, because it seems every week, it's happening multiple times a game.

[AtlantaFalconPokerPro]

Damn, he has 3 teams we've beaten ahead of us. He even has the Rams below the niners. WTF is this due smoking?

[redwolfcfc]

Some stats are greater than others.

For instance: total points allowed vs. yards allowed.

Yards cannot win football games, only points can. I mean Duh! right...

Maybe in Fantasy Football the formulas they use to make these lists have more merit...

Trent Dilfer probably should go to work for the folks who cooked up that list.

[pauliwood]

i like how the lions are ahead of a division leader