Thread: Packers debut at No. 1 in NFL FPI

Below are the first Football Power Index rankings for the 2015 NFL season. For a full explanation on how the FPI is put together, please read this explainer. For more background, you can also read this Q&A with the developers of the FPI.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/13...ings-august-31

The Broncos are ranked 4th on here, but one thing I am confused about is their Predicted Defensive Rank. I did not read how this is put together, but 13th for Predicted Defensive Rank sure seems much lower than I think they should be based on what they have showed so far.

Originally Posted by Denver Native (Carol)

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/13...ings-august-31

The Broncos are ranked 4th on here, but one thing I am confused about is their Predicted Defensive Rank. I did not read how this is put together, but 13th for Predicted Defensive Rank sure seems much lower than I think they should be based on what they have showed so far.

Denver will be the highest ranked defense at the end of the year. For now, that respect has to be earned.

Special teams ranked 6 via prediction? hrmm seems they see something i dont....

Wow, somebody actually got paid to put that load of crap together.

Bullcrap! Broncos are #1 across the board in my book!

Originally Posted by honz

Bullcrap! Broncos are #1 across the board in my book!

Honz! You're alive!

Originally Posted by Krugan

Special teams ranked 6 via prediction? hrmm seems they see something i dont....

They've looked better the past couple of weeks. Denver doesn't have a returner that will scare other teams but they should be good.

Originally Posted by BroncoWave

Honz! You're alive!

Yes, and going to try to start posting semi-regulary during the season cause I know that you and 3 other people on here miss me dearly ha. I've been lurking from a distance while wearing my Harry Potter cloak. Go Broncos! I think I need to change my avatar and adopted Bronco. RIP Knowshon.

With the talent they have both Offense and Defense should be top 5. Special teams will be middle of the pack.

4 Denver Broncos 4.8 3(Offense) 13(Defense) 6(ST)

Maybe if you switch defense and ST I might agree with this one. Otherwise, someone either knows something I don't, or it's a load of crap.