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Scripps Howard/Matthews Pro Football Power Ratings

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 11/21/2006 - 11:10.

By HERMAN MATTHEWS
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
The Chicago Bears reclaimed the lead in the Scripps Howard/Matthews Pro Football Power Ratings.

The Bears (9-1) were ranked No. 1 for the entire month of October, but lost the top ranking after losing their first game on Nov. 5. They jumped back into first this week after beating the New York Jets, 10-0. Last week's leader, the Indianapolis Colts (9-1), fell back to third after losing their first game, 21-14 to Dallas.

Detroit (2-8) slid into last place after losing to Arizona, 17-10.

Numbers to the left are team rankings. Numbers to the right are the current power ratings. To determine the projected margin between two teams, compare the ratings and allow four points for typical home field advantage.

Rank Team Rating

1 Chicago 59.35

2 San Diego 59.24

3 Indianapolis 58.60

4 Baltimore 57.69

5 New England 57.48

6 Denver 56.24

7 Jacksonville 54.14

8 Dallas 53.82

9 Cincinnati 52.59

10 N.Y. Giants 52.43

11 Carolina 51.05

12 New Orleans 50.97

13 Kansas City 50.86

14 N.Y. Jets 50.40

15 Philadelphia 49.77

16 Pittsburgh 49.40

17 Atlanta 48.63

18 Buffalo 48.57

19 Seattle 48.37

20 Miami 47.78

21 Cleveland 47.36

22 Minnesota 47.15

23 Tennessee 47.07

24 San Francisco 47.00

25 St. Louis 45.76

26 Washington 45.62

27 Tampa Bay 45.22

28 Houston 45.22

29 Green Bay 44.99

30 Oakland 43.35

31 Arizona 41.76

32 Detroit 41.43

(Herman Matthews is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tenn. He can be found on the Web at www.expertpicks.com.)