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
16
±6 rank varianceStatistical Correlation Analysis
ESPN
Insufficient DataCBS Sports
0.210Weak
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)
Los Angeles Rams
Algorithm: #4 | Media: #13.0
(-9.0)
Jacksonville Jaguars
Algorithm: #7 | Media: #17.0
(-10.0)
Chicago Bears
Algorithm: #11 | Media: #19.0
(-8.0)
Carolina Panthers
Algorithm: #14 | Media: #27.0
(-13.0)
Indianapolis Colts
Algorithm: #17 | Media: #26.0
(-9.0)
Algorithm Ranks Lower
Philadelphia Eagles
Algorithm: #12 | Media: #1.0
(+11.0)
Baltimore Ravens
Algorithm: #15 | Media: #5.0
(+10.0)
Detroit Lions
Algorithm: #16 | Media: #7.0
(+9.0)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Algorithm: #18 | Media: #6.0
(+12.0)
Kansas City Chiefs
Algorithm: #20 | Media: #3.0
(+17.0)
Dallas Cowboys
Algorithm: #23 | Media: #7.5
(+15.5)
Cincinnati Bengals
Algorithm: #24 | Media: #11.0
(+13.0)
Washington Commanders
Algorithm: #26 | Media: #8.0
(+18.0)
New York Jets
Algorithm: #30 | Media: #23.0
(+7.0)
Complete Rankings Comparison Matrix
| Team | Algorithm Rank | Power Score | ESPN | CBS Sports | Yahoo Sports | Media Consensus | Max Variance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Seattle Seahawks
|
1 | 107.20 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 22.0 | 0 |
New England Patriots
|
2 | 92.96 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 24.0 | 0 |
Buffalo Bills
|
3 | 91.27 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2.0 | 0 |
Los Angeles Rams
|
4 | 90.08 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 13.0 | 0 |
Denver Broncos
|
5 | 89.25 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10.0 | 0 |
San Francisco 49ers
|
6 | 84.27 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9.0 | 0 |
Jacksonville Jaguars
|
7 | 83.21 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 17.0 | 0 |
Los Angeles Chargers
|
8 | 82.76 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 11.0 | 0 |
Green Bay Packers
|
9 | 78.70 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.0 | 0 |
Houston Texans
|
10 | 76.22 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 15.0 | 0 |
Chicago Bears
|
11 | 76.15 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 19.0 | 0 |
Philadelphia Eagles
|
12 | 75.37 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1.0 | 0 |
Pittsburgh Steelers
|
13 | 71.81 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9.5 | 0 |
Carolina Panthers
|
14 | 50.36 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 27.0 | 0 |
Baltimore Ravens
|
15 | 49.42 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.0 | 0 |
Detroit Lions
|
16 | 48.20 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.0 | 0 |
Indianapolis Colts
|
17 | 47.85 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 26.0 | 0 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
|
18 | 46.25 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6.0 | 0 |
Minnesota Vikings
|
19 | 45.56 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 14.0 | 0 |
Kansas City Chiefs
|
20 | 40.80 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3.0 | 0 |
Atlanta Falcons
|
21 | 35.65 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 21.0 | 0 |
Miami Dolphins
|
22 | 34.36 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 25.0 | 0 |
Dallas Cowboys
|
23 | 32.48 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7.5 | 0 |
Cincinnati Bengals
|
24 | 31.75 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 11.0 | 0 |
New Orleans Saints
|
25 | 27.69 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Washington Commanders
|
26 | 12.95 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8.0 | 0 |
Arizona Cardinals
|
27 | 3.39 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 24.0 | 0 |
Cleveland Browns
|
28 | 0.55 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Tennessee Titans
|
29 | 0.23 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
New York Jets
|
30 | -1.59 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 23.0 | 0 |
New York Giants
|
31 | -2.01 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Las Vegas Raiders
|
32 | -5.22 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 28.0 | 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
Washington Commanders
Algorithm
#26
#26
Media Average
#8.0
#8.0
+18.0 position variance
Kansas City Chiefs
Algorithm
#20
#20
Media Average
#3.0
#3.0
+17.0 position variance
Dallas Cowboys
Algorithm
#23
#23
Media Average
#7.5
#7.5
+15.5 position variance
Carolina Panthers
Algorithm
#14
#14
Media Average
#27.0
#27.0
-13.0 position variance