2010 NFL Season [Archive]

February 7 - Despite a surprising early exit from the playoffs, the New England Patriots are the 2010 Rogers Poll champions as a result of their league best 14-3 record and dominating regular season performance. This marks the second straight season that the Super Bowl champion and the Rogers Poll champion were not the same.

The #2 Pittsburgh Steelers (14-5) were AFC Champions, falling just short in Super Bowl XLV, 31-25, to the #3 Green Bay Packers (14-6). The Packers were the sixth seed in the NFC playoffs, but managed to win three straight road games to claim the NFC title prior to downing the Steelers to claim the Vince Lombardi trophy.

The league's top quartile is rounded out by the #4 Falcons (13-4), #5 Ravens (13-5), #6 Jets (13-6), #7 Bears (12-6), and #8 Saints (11-6).

Check out the complete rankings here.

News

The New England Patriots, rode a league best 14-2 regular season to the #1 ranking despite a playoff loss. The Super Bowl participants, the Steelers and Packers, follow.

Feb 7 – Rankings

The AFC East holds claim to the top division of the 2010-11 season (25-17 inter-division play). They are followed by the NFC North and AFC North.

Feb 7 – Divisions

Buffalo, Cincinnati, Green Bay, Cleveland, and Miami faced the toughest schedules this season. Kansas City, St. Louis, San Diego, Arizona, and Oakland faced the easiest.

Feb 7 – Schedules

The Indianapolis Colts took home the 2009 Rogers Poll championship. The #2 New Orleans Saints were crowned Super Bowl champions.

Feb '10 – 2009 Review

Showcase Teams

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    #1 New England Patriots (14-3)

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    #2 Pittsburgh Steelers (14-5)

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    #3 Green Bay Packers (14-6)

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    #4 Atlanta Falcons (13-4)