The ESPN Power Index is an analytics tool used to project the rankings of each NFL based on facing an average opponent on a neutral site. It doesn't factor in strength of schedule at all and varies differently with actual win total projections (For instance: Power index has 49ers 11th but projected wins as 6th).
Here are the current Power Index Rankings:
- Eagles
- Chiefs
- Ravens
- Lions
- Bills
- Commanders
- Bengals
- Packers
- Chargers
- Rams
- 49ers
- Broncos
- Texans
- Bucs
- Vikings
- Bears
- Steelers
- Cowboys
- Dolphins
- Cardinals
- Seahawks
- Jaguars
- Colts
- Raiders
- Patriots
- Falcons
- Giants
- Panthers
- Jets
- Browns
- Titans
- Saints
My takeaways:
- I don't mind the top 5 but I wouldn't necessarily have it in that order.
- Bengals, Chargers are too high and Packers are slightly too high but I would have them fringe top 10. I like the Rams, 49ers, Texans, Bucs and the Broncos better than the Chargers and I think we can have a debate about the Bengals and Packers and most of those teams. I don't know what to make of the Bengals. If the new DC can fix the D they should be pretty good but they could also lose a bunch of games 38-35 like last year.
- Cowboys are too low with Dak back healthy
- Cardinals are too low. I think they are much improved and will be a playoff contender
- Falcons are too low. They might win their division.
- Raiders are too low. Much improved. Tough division though.
What say you stackers?
Sats for all,
GR
Bills higher, of course!
This ranking is based on what?
Bills 5th? Wtf
Yeah. I would have the Bills higher.