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Pythagenport Relative Power Index Week 12

The Chargers fall three spots to 15th, but remain the sixth highest ranked AFC team.  They are 2-3 against teams ranked ahead of them, but 2-4 against teams ranked behind them.  Though, with better refereeing they'd be 4-2 against teams ranked behind them.  Three of their remaining games are against inferior opponents (Broncos, Raiders & Chiefs) while their other two remaining games are against superior teams (Buccaneers and Falcons).  Also of possible interest is that the Titans relinquished their top spot after being clubbed by the Jets and the Ravens shot up five spots with their clubbing of the Eagles.

 

Rk Team G PF PA PCT Opp OppOpp RPI PF/G PA/G LW
1 New York Giants 11 329 199 .820 .458 .520 .674 29.9 18.1 2
2 Tennessee Titans 11 257 165 .778 .482 .527 .657 23.4 15.0 1
3 Pittsburgh Steelers 11 236 160 .746 .479 .530 .639 21.5 14.5 3
4 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 11 257 180 .734 .471 .519 .628 23.4 16.4 5
5 Baltimore Ravens 11 258 187 .716 .502 .524 .627 23.5 17.0 10
6 New York Jets 11 323 234 .728 .447 .517 .618 29.4 21.3 9
7 Carolina Panthers 11 250 200 .655 .499 .516 .591 22.7 18.2 4
8 Atlanta Falcons 11 276 226 .644 .492 .512 .582 25.1 20.5 11
9 Green Bay Packers 11 303 260 .615 .535 .518 .579 27.5 23.6 6
10 Arizona Cardinals 11 318 265 .638 .487 .493 .574 28.9 24.1 8
11 Philadelphia Eagles 11 271 229 .622 .494 .513 .570 24.6 20.8 7
12 New England Patriots 11 267 222 .633 .457 .507 .565 24.3 20.2 13
13 Chicago Bears 11 267 234 .597 .495 .525 .557 24.3 21.3 14
14 New Orleans Saints 11 317 278 .601 .489 .513 .556 28.8 25.3 15
15 San Diego Chargers 11 274 252 .563 .519 .499 .541 24.9 22.9 12
16 Dallas Cowboys 11 265 251 .541 .512 .518 .529 24.1 22.8 18
17 Minnesota Vikings 11 253 246 .521 .553 .510 .529 23.0 22.4 21
18 Indianapolis Colts 11 247 244 .509 .577 .498 .527 22.5 22.2 17
19 Buffalo Bills 11 273 249 .569 .425 .517 .520 24.8 22.6 22
20 Washington Redskins 11 201 199 .507 .494 .511 .504 18.3 18.1 20
21 Miami Dolphins 11 237 245 .476 .525 .483 .491 21.5 22.3 16
22 Jacksonville Jaguars 11 224 240 .450 .488 .516 .470 20.4 21.8 19
23 Cleveland Browns 11 207 237 .404 .544 .495 .457 18.8 21.5 23
24 Houston Texans 11 252 293 .387 .491 .537 .438 22.9 26.6 25
25 Denver Broncos 11 258 302 .382 .467 .513 .425 23.5 27.5 24
26 San Francisco 49ers 11 252 310 .346 .483 .505 .408 22.9 28.2 26
27 Seattle Seahawks 11 207 277 .298 .523 .493 .390 18.8 25.2 27
28 Oakland Raiders 11 159 245 .230 .536 .493 .355 14.5 22.3 30
29 Kansas City Chiefs 11 196 327 .177 .592 .480 .339 17.8 29.7 28
30 Cincinnati Bengals 11 148 276 .146 .631 .489 .334 13.5 25.1 29
31 Detroit Lions 11 193 346 .146 .550 .500 .312 17.5 31.5 31
32 St. Louis Rams 11 147 344 .075 .573 .479 .275 13.4 31.3 32

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Its gonna keep happening

Until the Broncos actually score more than their opponents.

"Whoa... You can't say stuff like that!"
"I get it Chief. I'll play ball. You just gotta blow the whistle and call the fouls. Alright?"

by Wonko on Nov 26, 2008 2:47 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

I'm not trying to start a fight here,

but the question is a good one, especially if Wonko’s measuring stick is applied to the Chargers as well.

If this be Hell, let us make the most of it!

by Trinidad Jack on Dec 1, 2008 12:20 PM PST   0 recs

I see what Wonko is saying here, though.

This “power index” seems weighted more toward scoring points than winning games.

If this be Hell, let us make the most of it!

by Trinidad Jack on Dec 1, 2008 12:28 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

The results really weigh scoring

The blowouts against the Broncos weigh against them. For instance right now the Broncos have 319 points against, but only 292 points for. The Chargers, even at 4-8 have 290 points for, but 274 points against; we are in positive territory there. Now they are adjusted based on who they scored on and who scored on you; getting whooped by the Raiders and Chiefs costs big I would expect.

"Football is a physical sport, sometimes you have a disagreement on what's going on, and you have a discussion about it." Kris Dielman

by DaBolts on Dec 1, 2008 12:30 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

I see.

And the Broncos have been schizophrenic this year.

So as a way of rating teams, what do you think of this system overall?

If this be Hell, let us make the most of it!

by Trinidad Jack on Dec 1, 2008 1:06 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

This year I like anything

that ranks the Bolts over the Broncos. :-)

Seriously; I think it does pretty well; the top ten look good to me as do the bottom six. I think it does have trouble distinguishing blowouts or key injuries. The Broncos and Cowboys are likely ranked too low based on those factors. It’s useful as a tool; but like all statistics you have to think about what they really mean.

"Football is a physical sport, sometimes you have a disagreement on what's going on, and you have a discussion about it." Kris Dielman

by DaBolts on Dec 1, 2008 1:49 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

LOL. I can understand your feelings...

…and agree with your thoughts.

If this be Hell, let us make the most of it!

by Trinidad Jack on Dec 1, 2008 3:11 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

Exactly. It tells you which teams based purely on points scored and allowed are the best. You can go to FootballOutsiders and find out which teams based on performance relative to average on a per play basis is best. You can go to Beatpaths and find out based purely on wins and losses who is best. Or you can go to ESPN, CBS Sportsline, etc. and find out based on some jackass’ opinion who is best. Pythagenport RPI is just one more tool to help you make your own determination.

by Richard on Dec 1, 2008 3:45 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

"...and based on some jackass' opinion..."

LOL

If this be Hell, let us make the most of it!

by Trinidad Jack on Dec 1, 2008 4:12 PM PST to parent up   0 recs

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