The difference in two teams power rankings number is what the spread would be if those teams met on a neutral site. These numbers are based on what has happened on the field this season and does not take into account the public perceptions of a team. You may see some odd rankings but that is because you have been accustomed to holding wins and losses as the supreme measure of success. As far as championships go that is true but there are other factors that contribute to a win that are sometimes out of the control of both teams. Bad calls, bounce of a ball etc. These rankings eliminate luck and show the rankings of each team as they should be if there were no luck involved.
Offensive Rating – Average points expected to be scored against average NFL team
Off Rushing/passing – Differential in yards from opponents average. Teams with a positive number rush/pass above their opponents average given up.
Defense Rating – Points expected to give up to average NFL team
Def Rushing/Passing – Differential in yards given up rushing/passing and opponents average for each. Positive number better than negative. Good usage in fantasy leagues. Having a RB go against a team with a high + number in Defensive Rushing is not advantageous.
NFL Power Ranking as of February 5, 2018
| Rank | Teams | Power Rating | SOS | Defense Rating | Offense Rating | Off Rushing | Off Passing | Def Rushing | Def Passing | W | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia | 30.42 | 23.6 | 20.75 | 27.83 | 18.12 | 17.98 | 29.96 | -1.66 | 16 | 3 |
| 2 | New England | 29.03 | 23.03 | 22.91 | 28.61 | 2.09 | 54.63 | -0.11 | -24.82 | 15 | 4 |
| 3 | Minnesota | 29.02 | 24.21 | 19.41 | 24.93 | 8.07 | 12.75 | 22.04 | 22.98 | 14 | 4 |
| 4 | New Orleans | 28.69 | 24.49 | 23.31 | 28.5 | 14.67 | 38.8 | -0.75 | -5.83 | 12 | 6 |
| 5 | Jacksonville | 28.62 | 22.36 | 20.81 | 25.85 | 29.42 | -8.14 | -3.9 | 31.5 | 12 | 7 |
| 6 | Pittsburgh | 28.22 | 22.84 | 22.75 | 27.56 | -7.03 | 60.28 | 1.33 | 11.05 | 13 | 4 |
| 7 | LA Rams | 28.18 | 22.94 | 24.57 | 26.46 | 5.75 | 31.63 | -14.44 | -14.84 | 11 | 6 |
| 8 | Atlanta | 27 | 24.71 | 20.82 | 24.15 | 6.92 | 11.34 | 8 | 13.43 | 11 | 7 |
| 9 | LA Chargers | 26.94 | 22.94 | 24.57 | 26.46 | 5.75 | 31.63 | -14.44 | -14.84 | 9 | 7 |
| 10 | Carolina | 25.56 | 24.76 | 21.77 | 23.74 | 20.61 | -34.45 | 23.87 | 3.45 | 11 | 6 |
| 11 | Kansas City | 25.3 | 22.94 | 24.57 | 26.46 | 5.75 | 31.63 | -14.44 | -14.84 | 10 | 7 |
| 12 | Dallas | 24.64 | 23.63 | 22.26 | 23.4 | 24.23 | -30.93 | 2.31 | 20.3 | 9 | 7 |
| 13 | Seattle | 24.43 | 23.24 | 22.61 | 23.54 | -7.06 | 0.92 | -2.96 | 13.73 | 9 | 7 |
| 14 | Baltimore | 24.25 | 22.11 | 22.93 | 23.68 | 7.48 | -33.7 | -7.18 | 4.32 | 9 | 7 |
| 15 | Detroit | 23.61 | 23.67 | 25.82 | 25.92 | -28.94 | 37.25 | -4.63 | -22.74 | 9 | 7 |
| 16 | Washington | 22.42 | 24.56 | 24.43 | 23.35 | -15.85 | 8.11 | -20.77 | 19.75 | 7 | 9 |
| 17 | Chicago | 21.8 | 24.63 | 21.19 | 19.49 | 6.65 | -52.74 | -1.46 | 23.18 | 5 | 11 |
| 18 | San Francisco | 21.77 | 23.54 | 25.24 | 23.51 | -3.15 | 21.3 | -4.34 | -18.59 | 6 | 10 |
| 19 | Tampa Bay | 21.69 | 24.25 | 25.93 | 24.12 | -15.55 | 42.69 | -7.4 | -33.76 | 5 | 11 |
| 20 | Arizona | 21.55 | 23.44 | 22.55 | 20.6 | -26.16 | -1.46 | 19.98 | 7.4 | 8 | 8 |
| 21 | Tennessee | 21.4 | 22.74 | 24.1 | 21.83 | 4.03 | -25.88 | 20.47 | -22.39 | 10 | 8 |
| 22 | Denver | 20.97 | 22.77 | 23.44 | 20.91 | -1.77 | -21.8 | 16.94 | 29.24 | 5 | 11 |
| 23 | Green Bay | 20.88 | 24.6 | 24.94 | 22.32 | 1.97 | -23.9 | -4.74 | -9.64 | 7 | 9 |
| 24 | Oakland | 20.7 | 23.46 | 24.63 | 21.83 | -15.07 | 1.78 | 2.26 | -12.72 | 6 | 10 |
| 25 | Buffalo | 20.03 | 23.41 | 23.72 | 20.16 | 13.65 | -56.09 | -18.99 | 12.26 | 9 | 8 |
| 26 | Houston | 19.73 | 23.28 | 26.46 | 22.68 | 4.74 | -20.38 | 1.91 | -15 | 4 | 12 |
| 27 | NY Jets | 19.6 | 23.82 | 24.78 | 20.88 | -4.98 | -29.75 | -6.32 | -0.09 | 5 | 11 |
| 28 | Miami | 19.44 | 23.68 | 24.7 | 20.45 | -24.48 | -9.06 | 2.36 | 1.04 | 6 | 10 |
| 29 | Cincinnati | 19.14 | 22.8 | 24.35 | 19.99 | -20.84 | -25.51 | -16.33 | 2.13 | 7 | 9 |
| 30 | NY Giants | 18.05 | 24.29 | 25.08 | 19.63 | -13.33 | -8.11 | -13.11 | -14.84 | 3 | 13 |
| 31 | Cleveland | 17.58 | 23.35 | 25.53 | 19.42 | -4.91 | -17.1 | 8.69 | -11.91 | 0 | 16 |
| 32 | Indianapolis | 16.11 | 22.91 | 26.58 | 19.19 | -3.84 | -38.46 | -7.1 | -31.57 | 4 | 12 |