Using a simple least squares method to fit the scores of all NFL games (discussed in Chapter 40 of my book Mathletics) here are the top 5 teams:
1. Saints
2. Colts
3. Broncos
4. Patriots
5. Jets.
Best Offenses Saints and Patriots
Best Defenses Broncos and Jets
Projected FInal Season Records
- Arizona 12-4
- Falcons 11-5
- Ravens 9-7
- Bils 7-9
- Panthers 3-13
- Bears 8-8
- Bengals 11-5
- Browns 4-12
- Cowboys 10-6
- Broncos 14-2
- Lions3-13
- Packers 10-6
- Colts 14-2
- Jaguars6-10
- Dolphins 9-7
- Vikings 12-4
- Patriots 11-5
- Saints 15-1!!
- Giants 10-6
- Jets 10-6
- Raiders 4-12
- Eagles 8-8
- Steelers 10-6
- Rams 1-15
- Chargers 9-7
- 49ers 9-7
- Seahawks 8-8
- Tampa Bay 1-15
- Titans 3-13
- Redskins 3-13
This must mean the Panthers are going to bench Jake. I will be so sad if they only win one more game.
Comment by Ryan J. Parker — October 27, 2009 @ 9:52 am
What about the Texans?
Comment by Mike — November 5, 2009 @ 1:11 pm