Early Look at 2017 S.O.S

Haven't seen this posted anywhere yet. I know it is early, and I do not think this will be real accurate. I know that teams like the Jags will MOST LIKELY improve from 3 wins with a new HC. At least you would think so; they have talent.

A couple of notable items:

1. The Colts have the easiest SOS @.424

2. Our SOS, is lower than this years' was; 2016 finishing SOS was .462. In 2017 it begins at .439, (Tied for 2nd Easiest SOS with Jags) let's hope that means we actually make the playoffs this year. We MUST win more in division games for it to matter though.

3. By the numbers; Mularkey has NO reason not to improve on the 9-7 record we just put up. That is IF Marcus comes back from injury in good shape. I know SOS does not always mean wins. However, it is a pretty good indication of what we SHOULD be able to do.

SOS by Defensive Points Allowed is list below the Win Total SOS as well in this link...

https://www.fantasyindex.com/2017/01/05/scheduletron/strength-of-schedule

Thoughts & Comments...........

 

I agree; and I think that will make a difference in the adjusted SOS through out the year. I do believe they will improve their win loss record.

 

I think that prediction gets you on "C'mon Man!" LOL

 

I can agree with that somewhat. Two of those teams will have new HC. As it said in the post it is not going to be accurate. Teams will improve some. Others will not reach the win totals they did. Oakland could easily not reach their win total from this year. They play in a tough division.

It seems like every year it does go up; however, it does not change as much as many think. I do not see the Browns winning 8 games in 2017. They may, but I seriously doubt it.

It usually averages out CLOSE to what it is. Meaning the Colts will have CLOSE to the easiest SOS in football; and we will have CLOSE to the 2nd easiest.

Anyway it goes, we have a favorable schedule.

 

As it said in the original post, things will change. I do not expect us to end with a .439 SOS.

However, usually for every team that improves one does not reach it's previous win total. At times two teams really improve & one suffers through a rough year. One team loses it's QB in Pre-Season & the year is lost. A LOT CAN change.

Most of the time though; it equals itself out. I know there are a lot of exceptions to that. There are times it does not matter. However, this is about our EARLY SOS.

It appears we have a favorable schedule & no reason not to expect improvement if we have our starting QB.