Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts' #15 ranking appears justified given their solid 8-5 record but lack of signature victories against top-tier opponents, as evidenced by having "no major wins/losses yet" which suggests they've beaten teams they should beat while failing to prove themselves against playoff contenders. Their ranking score of 49.156 places them in the middle tier of playoff-contending teams, comparable to other fringe playoff teams like the Steelers and Panthers who have similar records but may have faced tougher schedules or shown more impressive performances in key moments. The Colts likely possess enough talent to compete with most teams but may lack the elite-level execution or depth needed to consistently defeat higher-ranked opponents, keeping them in this "good but not great" category. To improve their playoff positioning and ranking, Indianapolis needs to secure quality wins against teams with winning records and avoid costly losses to inferior opponents, as their current resume suggests they've primarily feasted on weaker competition while struggling to make a statement against legitimate playoff threats.
| Rank | Team | Record | Rating | Point Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 |
Pittsburgh Steelers
|
7-6 | 55.52 | -3 |
| #14 |
Detroit Lions
|
8-5 | 51.02 | +90 |
| #15 |
Indianapolis Colts
|
8-5 | 49.16 | +91 |
| #16 |
Carolina Panthers
|
7-6 | 46.60 | -50 |
| #17 |
Kansas City Chiefs
|
6-7 | 45.74 | +63 |