Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks' #4 ranking appears generous given their lack of signature wins against quality opponents, as indicated by "no major wins/losses yet" despite their solid 5-2 record. While their winning percentage matches other top contenders like the 49ers, Patriots, and Eagles, the Seahawks likely built their record against weaker competition, which inflates their position relative to teams with more impressive victories. The team's primary weakness seems to be their strength of schedule and inability to defeat premier opponents, which raises questions about their legitimacy as a top-5 team. Their ranking score of 26.263 suggests they're competitive but may be benefiting from a favorable early-season matchup slate rather than dominant performances. To maintain their playoff positioning and validate this ranking, the Seahawks desperately need to secure quality wins against division rivals or other playoff contenders in their remaining games. Without proving they can beat elite competition, they risk being exposed as a paper tiger when facing tougher opponents down the stretch.
| Rank | Team | Record | Rating | Point Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 |
San Francisco 49ers
|
5-2 | 27.93 | +7 |
| #3 |
New England Patriots
|
5-2 | 27.04 | +48 |
| #4 |
Seattle Seahawks
|
5-2 | 26.26 | +57 |
| #5 |
Philadelphia Eagles
|
5-2 | 26.20 | +5 |
| #6 |
Kansas City Chiefs
|
4-3 | 25.97 | +62 |