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
3/10
Teams in commonLargest Variance
29.0
Kansas City ChiefsMajor Differences
16
±6 rank varianceStatistical Correlation Analysis
ESPN
Insufficient DataCBS Sports
-0.046Very Weak
Yahoo Sports
Insufficient DataAlgorithm Ranks Higher
Los Angeles Chargers
Algorithm: #2 | Media: #11.0
(-9.0)
Miami Dolphins
Algorithm: #4 | Media: #25.0
(-21.0)
New England Patriots
Algorithm: #5 | Media: #24.0
(-19.0)
New York Jets
Algorithm: #6 | Media: #23.0
(-17.0)
Indianapolis Colts
Algorithm: #12 | Media: #26.0
(-14.0)
Las Vegas Raiders
Algorithm: #16 | Media: #28.0
(-12.0)
Algorithm Ranks Lower
Washington Commanders
Algorithm: #18 | Media: #8.0
(+10.0)
Detroit Lions
Algorithm: #20 | Media: #7.0
(+13.0)
Green Bay Packers
Algorithm: #21 | Media: #4.0
(+17.0)
Minnesota Vikings
Algorithm: #22 | Media: #14.0
(+8.0)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Algorithm: #26 | Media: #6.0
(+20.0)
Los Angeles Rams
Algorithm: #28 | Media: #13.0
(+15.0)
San Francisco 49ers
Algorithm: #29 | Media: #9.0
(+20.0)
Seattle Seahawks
Algorithm: #30 | Media: #22.0
(+8.0)
Dallas Cowboys
Algorithm: #31 | Media: #7.5
(+23.5)
Kansas City Chiefs
Algorithm: #32 | Media: #3.0
(+29.0)
Complete Rankings Comparison Matrix
| Team | Algorithm Rank | Power Score | ESPN | CBS Sports | Yahoo Sports | Media Consensus | Max Variance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Philadelphia Eagles
|
1 | 4.71 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1.0 | 0 |
Los Angeles Chargers
|
2 | 4.68 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 11.0 | 0 |
Buffalo Bills
|
3 | 0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2.0 | 0 |
Miami Dolphins
|
4 | 0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 25.0 | 0 |
New England Patriots
|
5 | 0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 24.0 | 0 |
New York Jets
|
6 | 0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 23.0 | 0 |
Baltimore Ravens
|
7 | 0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.0 | 0 |
Cincinnati Bengals
|
8 | 0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 11.0 | 0 |
Cleveland Browns
|
9 | 0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Pittsburgh Steelers
|
10 | 0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9.5 | 0 |
Houston Texans
|
11 | 0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 15.0 | 0 |
Indianapolis Colts
|
12 | 0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 26.0 | 0 |
Jacksonville Jaguars
|
13 | 0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 17.0 | 0 |
Tennessee Titans
|
14 | 0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Denver Broncos
|
15 | 0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10.0 | 0 |
Las Vegas Raiders
|
16 | 0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 28.0 | 0 |
New York Giants
|
17 | 0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Washington Commanders
|
18 | 0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8.0 | 0 |
Chicago Bears
|
19 | 0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 19.0 | 0 |
Detroit Lions
|
20 | 0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.0 | 0 |
Green Bay Packers
|
21 | 0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.0 | 0 |
Minnesota Vikings
|
22 | 0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 14.0 | 0 |
Atlanta Falcons
|
23 | 0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 21.0 | 0 |
Carolina Panthers
|
24 | 0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 27.0 | 0 |
New Orleans Saints
|
25 | 0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
|
26 | 0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.0 | 0 |
Arizona Cardinals
|
27 | 0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 24.0 | 0 |
Los Angeles Rams
|
28 | 0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 13.0 | 0 |
San Francisco 49ers
|
29 | 0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9.0 | 0 |
Seattle Seahawks
|
30 | 0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 22.0 | 0 |
Dallas Cowboys
|
31 | -1.85 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.5 | 0 |
Kansas City Chiefs
|
32 | -2.07 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3.0 | 0 |
Variance Legend:
Close Alignment (±2)
Moderate Variance (±3-5)
Significant Variance (±6+)
Ranking Variance Analysis
Kansas City Chiefs
Algorithm
#32
#32
Media Average
#3.0
#3.0
+29.0 position variance
Dallas Cowboys
Algorithm
#31
#31
Media Average
#7.5
#7.5
+23.5 position variance
Miami Dolphins
Algorithm
#4
#4
Media Average
#25.0
#25.0
-21.0 position variance
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Algorithm
#26
#26
Media Average
#6.0
#6.0
+20.0 position variance
San Francisco 49ers
Algorithm
#29
#29
Media Average
#9.0
#9.0
+20.0 position variance
New England Patriots
Algorithm
#5
#5
Media Average
#24.0
#24.0
-19.0 position variance