NFL Top-5 Teams vs Opponents

[frankb03]

Through week 5 the top-5 teams that have faced the toughest opponents:

Saints 14-5 74%
Eagles 13-6 68%
Bengals 13-7 65%
Bears 16-9 64%
Rams 16-9 64%

The combined record of the 5 teams listed above is 4-18 18% which includes two 0-5 team.

Which leads to my question. Are the 5 teams better on paper than they appear because they've played tougher opponents or is their opponent's record inflated because they've played one of these lousy teams?

Also, can we use strength of schedule as a capping tool? This week the Saints play the Seahawks. The Seahawks opponents are 10-9 52%

[frankb03]

In Week 5

The top strength of schedule team did very well vs. the spread.

Giants W
Dolphins W
Bears W
Bills W
Saints L


Other top teams faced each other in 2 games. I eliminated both games.

[TwoTonTony]

Frank...

what is the Giants S of S???

[griffey_mojo]

I wonder how it would stand up over an entire season or if this was just a fluke week?

[frankb03]

Frank...

what is the Giants S of S???

After week 5

Giants 14-9 61%

Tied for 8th toughest

[frankb03]

I wonder how it would stand up over an entire season or if this was just a fluke week?

I agree. Let's see how the top-5 do this week. I happen to like 3 of the top-5 and dislike the Bears.

[frankb03]

Easiest Strength of Schedule

Dallas has had the easiest schedule. Their opponents are a combined 6-19

Followed by the Panthers and Patriots. Their opponents are a combined 7-17

[tech fan]

Thanks For The Info Frank

[jcindaville]

Frank, i always appreciate your contributions. Your info is always appreciated