Rankings Analysis: Algorithm vs Media
Comparing data-driven scientific rankings against traditional sports media power rankings
Media Sources
3
ESPN, CBS Sports, Yahoo SportsTop 10 Agreement
6/10
Teams in commonLargest Variance
25.0
Indianapolis ColtsMajor Differences
14
±6 rank varianceStatistical Correlation Analysis
ESPN
Insufficient DataCBS Sports
0.247Weak
Yahoo Sports
Insufficient DataAlgorithm Ranks Higher
Indianapolis Colts
Algorithm: #1 | Media: #26.0
(-25.0)
San Francisco 49ers
Algorithm: #2 | Media: #9.0
(-7.0)
New England Patriots
Algorithm: #3 | Media: #24.0
(-21.0)
Seattle Seahawks
Algorithm: #4 | Media: #22.0
(-18.0)
Carolina Panthers
Algorithm: #17 | Media: #27.0
(-10.0)
Algorithm Ranks Lower
Green Bay Packers
Algorithm: #10 | Media: #4.0
(+6.0)
Buffalo Bills
Algorithm: #16 | Media: #2.0
(+14.0)
Dallas Cowboys
Algorithm: #18 | Media: #7.5
(+10.5)
Cincinnati Bengals
Algorithm: #19 | Media: #11.0
(+8.0)
Minnesota Vikings
Algorithm: #20 | Media: #14.0
(+6.0)
Houston Texans
Algorithm: #22 | Media: #15.0
(+7.0)
Washington Commanders
Algorithm: #23 | Media: #8.0
(+15.0)
Baltimore Ravens
Algorithm: #28 | Media: #5.0
(+23.0)
New York Jets
Algorithm: #32 | Media: #23.0
(+9.0)
Complete Rankings Comparison Matrix
| Team | Algorithm Rank | Power Score | ESPN | CBS Sports | Yahoo Sports | Media Consensus | Max Variance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Indianapolis Colts
|
1 | 29.54 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 26.0 | 0 |
San Francisco 49ers
|
2 | 27.93 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9.0 | 0 |
New England Patriots
|
3 | 27.04 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 24.0 | 0 |
Seattle Seahawks
|
4 | 26.26 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 22.0 | 0 |
Philadelphia Eagles
|
5 | 26.20 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1.0 | 0 |
Kansas City Chiefs
|
6 | 25.97 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3.0 | 0 |
Detroit Lions
|
7 | 24.95 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.0 | 0 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
|
8 | 24.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.0 | 0 |
Los Angeles Chargers
|
9 | 23.95 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 11.0 | 0 |
Green Bay Packers
|
10 | 23.92 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.0 | 0 |
Los Angeles Rams
|
11 | 23.20 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 13.0 | 0 |
Denver Broncos
|
12 | 21.81 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10.0 | 0 |
Pittsburgh Steelers
|
13 | 20.33 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9.5 | 0 |
Jacksonville Jaguars
|
14 | 17.48 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 17.0 | 0 |
Chicago Bears
|
15 | 16.84 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 19.0 | 0 |
Buffalo Bills
|
16 | 15.93 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2.0 | 0 |
Carolina Panthers
|
17 | 13.04 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 27.0 | 0 |
Dallas Cowboys
|
18 | 12.89 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.5 | 0 |
Cincinnati Bengals
|
19 | 9.26 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 11.0 | 0 |
Minnesota Vikings
|
20 | 8.92 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 14.0 | 0 |
Atlanta Falcons
|
21 | 8.48 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 21.0 | 0 |
Houston Texans
|
22 | 8.47 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 15.0 | 0 |
Washington Commanders
|
23 | 8.03 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8.0 | 0 |
New York Giants
|
24 | 5.76 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Arizona Cardinals
|
25 | -0.31 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 24.0 | 0 |
Las Vegas Raiders
|
26 | -1.58 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 28.0 | 0 |
Cleveland Browns
|
27 | -2.17 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Baltimore Ravens
|
28 | -3.20 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.0 | 0 |
New Orleans Saints
|
29 | -3.71 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Miami Dolphins
|
30 | -6.24 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 25.0 | 0 |
Tennessee Titans
|
31 | -8.79 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
New York Jets
|
32 | -13.25 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 23.0 | 0 |
Variance Legend:
Close Alignment (±2)
Moderate Variance (±3-5)
Significant Variance (±6+)
Ranking Variance Analysis
Indianapolis Colts
Algorithm
#1
#1
Media Average
#26.0
#26.0
-25.0 position variance
Baltimore Ravens
Algorithm
#28
#28
Media Average
#5.0
#5.0
+23.0 position variance
New England Patriots
Algorithm
#3
#3
Media Average
#24.0
#24.0
-21.0 position variance
Seattle Seahawks
Algorithm
#4
#4
Media Average
#22.0
#22.0
-18.0 position variance
Washington Commanders
Algorithm
#23
#23
Media Average
#8.0
#8.0
+15.0 position variance
Buffalo Bills
Algorithm
#16
#16
Media Average
#2.0
#2.0
+14.0 position variance