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
22.0
New England PatriotsMajor Differences
20
±6 rank varianceStatistical Correlation Analysis
ESPN
Insufficient DataCBS Sports
0.218Weak
Yahoo Sports
Insufficient DataAlgorithm Ranks Higher
Seattle Seahawks
Algorithm: #1 | Media: #22.0
(-21.0)
New England Patriots
Algorithm: #2 | Media: #24.0
(-22.0)
Denver Broncos
Algorithm: #3 | Media: #10.0
(-7.0)
Los Angeles Rams
Algorithm: #4 | Media: #13.0
(-9.0)
Houston Texans
Algorithm: #6 | Media: #15.0
(-9.0)
Jacksonville Jaguars
Algorithm: #7 | Media: #17.0
(-10.0)
Chicago Bears
Algorithm: #10 | Media: #19.0
(-9.0)
Carolina Panthers
Algorithm: #19 | Media: #27.0
(-8.0)
Indianapolis Colts
Algorithm: #20 | Media: #26.0
(-6.0)
Algorithm Ranks Lower
Philadelphia Eagles
Algorithm: #9 | Media: #1.0
(+8.0)
Green Bay Packers
Algorithm: #13 | Media: #4.0
(+9.0)
Detroit Lions
Algorithm: #15 | Media: #7.0
(+8.0)
Baltimore Ravens
Algorithm: #16 | Media: #5.0
(+11.0)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Algorithm: #18 | Media: #6.0
(+12.0)
Dallas Cowboys
Algorithm: #21 | Media: #7.5
(+13.5)
Kansas City Chiefs
Algorithm: #22 | Media: #3.0
(+19.0)
Cincinnati Bengals
Algorithm: #24 | Media: #11.0
(+13.0)
Washington Commanders
Algorithm: #26 | Media: #8.0
(+18.0)
Arizona Cardinals
Algorithm: #30 | Media: #24.0
(+6.0)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Seattle Seahawks
|
1 | 150.71 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 22.0 | 0 |
New England Patriots
|
2 | 139.47 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 24.0 | 0 |
Denver Broncos
|
3 | 117.91 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10.0 | 0 |
Los Angeles Rams
|
4 | 107.52 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 13.0 | 0 |
Buffalo Bills
|
5 | 104.90 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2.0 | 0 |
Houston Texans
|
6 | 97.73 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 15.0 | 0 |
Jacksonville Jaguars
|
7 | 95.65 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 17.0 | 0 |
San Francisco 49ers
|
8 | 94.21 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9.0 | 0 |
Philadelphia Eagles
|
9 | 80.81 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1.0 | 0 |
Chicago Bears
|
10 | 80.80 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 19.0 | 0 |
Pittsburgh Steelers
|
11 | 79.82 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9.5 | 0 |
Los Angeles Chargers
|
12 | 76.12 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 11.0 | 0 |
Green Bay Packers
|
13 | 72.82 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.0 | 0 |
Minnesota Vikings
|
14 | 67.48 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 14.0 | 0 |
Detroit Lions
|
15 | 57.58 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.0 | 0 |
Baltimore Ravens
|
16 | 56.55 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.0 | 0 |
Atlanta Falcons
|
17 | 52.01 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 21.0 | 0 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
|
18 | 51.99 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.0 | 0 |
Carolina Panthers
|
19 | 45.08 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 27.0 | 0 |
Indianapolis Colts
|
20 | 42.81 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 26.0 | 0 |
Dallas Cowboys
|
21 | 40.69 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.5 | 0 |
Kansas City Chiefs
|
22 | 38.78 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3.0 | 0 |
Miami Dolphins
|
23 | 36.80 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 25.0 | 0 |
Cincinnati Bengals
|
24 | 34.58 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 11.0 | 0 |
New Orleans Saints
|
25 | 31.27 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Washington Commanders
|
26 | 24.82 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8.0 | 0 |
Cleveland Browns
|
27 | 19.27 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
New York Giants
|
28 | 12.86 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Las Vegas Raiders
|
29 | 1.47 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 28.0 | 0 |
Arizona Cardinals
|
30 | -1.23 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 24.0 | 0 |
Tennessee Titans
|
31 | -3.76 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
New York Jets
|
32 | -4.53 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 23.0 | 0 |
Variance Legend:
Close Alignment (±2)
Moderate Variance (±3-5)
Significant Variance (±6+)
Ranking Variance Analysis
New England Patriots
Algorithm
#2
#2
Media Average
#24.0
#24.0
-22.0 position variance
Seattle Seahawks
Algorithm
#1
#1
Media Average
#22.0
#22.0
-21.0 position variance
Kansas City Chiefs
Algorithm
#22
#22
Media Average
#3.0
#3.0
+19.0 position variance
Washington Commanders
Algorithm
#26
#26
Media Average
#8.0
#8.0
+18.0 position variance
Dallas Cowboys
Algorithm
#21
#21
Media Average
#7.5
#7.5
+13.5 position variance
Cincinnati Bengals
Algorithm
#24
#24
Media Average
#11.0
#11.0
+13.0 position variance