Cowboys Move Up to 12th in Stat-Based Power Rankings
By Matt Cordon
The Cowboys continue to hover above the median in the stat-based power rankings. These rankings are based on a simple formula:
(1) Total offense (33.33%)
(2) Total defense (33.33%)
(3) Turnover ratio (16.67%)
(4) Point differential (16.67%)
Dallas now has the #1 ranked offense in the league, which balances out the 21st-ranked defense. The team's point differential over five games is +24, or 4.80 points per game. This ranks 11th in the league. The worst stat, though, is turnover differential. By turning the ball over twice against Kansas City and failing to record a turnover, Dallas now has a ratio of -4. This ranks a miserable 27th in the NFL.
Here are the rankings:
1. N.Y. Giants (5-0). Last week: #1
2. New Orleans (5-0). Last week: #2
3. Denver (5-0). Last week: #3
4. Philadelphia (3-1). Last week: #5
5. Indianapolis (5-0). Last week: #6
6. Baltimore (3-2). Last week: #4
7. Pittsburgh (3-2). Last week: #8
8. New England (3-2). Last week: #7
9. Minnesota (5-0). Last week: #10
10. Seattle (2-3). Last week: #19
11. Green Bay (2-2). Last week: #9
12. Dallas (3-2). Last week: #13
13. Atlanta (3-1). Last week: #25
14. Miami (2-3). Last week: #14
15. Washington (2-3). Last week: #18
16. Chicago (3-1). Last week: #16
17. N.Y. Jets (3-2). Last week: #12
18. Houston (2-3). Last week: #23
19. Cincinnati (4-1). Last week: #20
20. San Diego (2-2). Last week: #17
21. San Francisco (3-2). Last week: #11
22. Arizona (2-2). Last week: #21
23. Jacksonville (2-3). Last week: #14
24. Tennessee (0-5). Last week: #21
25. Detroit (1-4). Last week: #24
26. Buffalo (1-4). Last week: #28
27. Carolina (1-3). Last week: #29
28. Tampa Bay (0-5). Last week: #30
29. Kansas City (0-5). Last week: #31
30. St. Louis (0-5). Last week: #27
31. Oakland (1-4). Last week: #26
32. Cleveland (1-4). Last week: #32
Notes:
Minnesota (5-0): The Vikings only rank 19th in total offense, which hurts their overall ranking. Minnesota leads the league in turnover differential, though, and the Vikings average point differential per game is 13.20, which is third best in the league.
Seattle (2-3): The Seahawks have actually looked good on paper, ranking 12th in total offense and 11th in total defense.
Cincinnati (4-1): The Bengals only rank 18th in total offense and 17th in total defense, explaining their low ranking. Their point differential per game is also a rather low 2.20 per game, thanks to several last-minute wins.
Washington (2-3): Yes, the Redskins lost to the previously winless Panthers. The reason why Washington ranks so high (15th) is the Redskin defense, which ranks fourth in the NFL.
Atlanta (3-1): The Cowboys' next opponent jumped from 25th to 13th thanks to the Falcons' destruction of the 49ers. Atlanta now ranks 13th in total offense but just 20th in total defense.
Elsewhere...
The Cowboys' overtime win over the Chiefs didn't help Dallas in other power-ranking polls. ESPN ranks Dallas 17th, just behind San Diego and San Francisco.
The Cowboys continue to hover above the median in the stat-based power rankings. These rankings are based on a simple formula:
(1) Total offense (33.33%)
(2) Total defense (33.33%)
(3) Turnover ratio (16.67%)
(4) Point differential (16.67%)
Dallas now has the #1 ranked offense in the league, which balances out the 21st-ranked defense. The team's point differential over five games is +24, or 4.80 points per game. This ranks 11th in the league. The worst stat, though, is turnover differential. By turning the ball over twice against Kansas City and failing to record a turnover, Dallas now has a ratio of -4. This ranks a miserable 27th in the NFL.
Here are the rankings:
1. N.Y. Giants (5-0). Last week: #1
2. New Orleans (5-0). Last week: #2
3. Denver (5-0). Last week: #3
4. Philadelphia (3-1). Last week: #5
5. Indianapolis (5-0). Last week: #6
6. Baltimore (3-2). Last week: #4
7. Pittsburgh (3-2). Last week: #8
8. New England (3-2). Last week: #7
9. Minnesota (5-0). Last week: #10
10. Seattle (2-3). Last week: #19
11. Green Bay (2-2). Last week: #9
12. Dallas (3-2). Last week: #13
13. Atlanta (3-1). Last week: #25
14. Miami (2-3). Last week: #14
15. Washington (2-3). Last week: #18
16. Chicago (3-1). Last week: #16
17. N.Y. Jets (3-2). Last week: #12
18. Houston (2-3). Last week: #23
19. Cincinnati (4-1). Last week: #20
20. San Diego (2-2). Last week: #17
21. San Francisco (3-2). Last week: #11
22. Arizona (2-2). Last week: #21
23. Jacksonville (2-3). Last week: #14
24. Tennessee (0-5). Last week: #21
25. Detroit (1-4). Last week: #24
26. Buffalo (1-4). Last week: #28
27. Carolina (1-3). Last week: #29
28. Tampa Bay (0-5). Last week: #30
29. Kansas City (0-5). Last week: #31
30. St. Louis (0-5). Last week: #27
31. Oakland (1-4). Last week: #26
32. Cleveland (1-4). Last week: #32
Notes:
Minnesota (5-0): The Vikings only rank 19th in total offense, which hurts their overall ranking. Minnesota leads the league in turnover differential, though, and the Vikings average point differential per game is 13.20, which is third best in the league.
Seattle (2-3): The Seahawks have actually looked good on paper, ranking 12th in total offense and 11th in total defense.
Cincinnati (4-1): The Bengals only rank 18th in total offense and 17th in total defense, explaining their low ranking. Their point differential per game is also a rather low 2.20 per game, thanks to several last-minute wins.
Washington (2-3): Yes, the Redskins lost to the previously winless Panthers. The reason why Washington ranks so high (15th) is the Redskin defense, which ranks fourth in the NFL.
Atlanta (3-1): The Cowboys' next opponent jumped from 25th to 13th thanks to the Falcons' destruction of the 49ers. Atlanta now ranks 13th in total offense but just 20th in total defense.
Elsewhere...
The Cowboys' overtime win over the Chiefs didn't help Dallas in other power-ranking polls. ESPN ranks Dallas 17th, just behind San Diego and San Francisco.
posted by The Gryphon at 5:36 PM
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