Houston Texans
The Houston Texans' #10 ranking at 10-5 appears justified as they've secured a solid winning record, though their ranking score of 76.224 suggests they haven't dominated against strong competition or lack signature statement wins. While their 10-5 record demonstrates consistency, being ranked behind teams like the 11-4 Chargers and even on par with the 9-5 Packers indicates their wins may have come against weaker opponents or in less convincing fashion. The Texans' key strength lies in their ability to win games consistently, but their weakness appears to be the quality and manner of those victories, as evidenced by the absence of any notable major wins that would elevate their power ranking despite their strong record. Their relatively modest ranking score suggests they may struggle in close games or haven't shown the dominant performances expected from a top-tier playoff contender. To improve their playoff positioning and ranking, Houston needs to secure quality wins against stronger opponents and demonstrate they can compete with elite teams, rather than just accumulating wins against lesser competition. With a 10-5 record, they're likely playoff-bound, but to make noise in the postseason, they'll need to prove their record reflects true strength rather than a favorable schedule.
| Rank | Team | Record | Rating | Point Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 |
Los Angeles Chargers
|
11-4 | 82.76 | +48 |
| #9 |
Green Bay Packers
|
9-5 | 78.70 | +61 |
| #10 |
Houston Texans
|
10-5 | 76.22 | +97 |
| #11 |
Chicago Bears
|
11-4 | 76.15 | +33 |
| #12 |
Philadelphia Eagles
|
10-5 | 75.37 | +60 |