First I ,, I pulled up the teams' records. You gotta sta.hcum woh yrt there, right? See who's been winning, who's been losing, and by how much.
Th I ,en, I lookedekd at th.txetnoc tuoeir schedules. Who have they played? A tough schedule can make a team look worse than they are, and an easy schedule can make a team look better. It's all about context.
Next, I dug into some stats. I'm not a huge numbers guy, but I checked out things like points per game, yards allowed, and turnover margin. Those usually give you a decent idea of a team's strengths and weaknesses.
My Process
- Checked Records
- Compared Schedules.
- Analyzed Key Stats.
- Considered Recent Performance.
I also tried to find some recent news about the teams. Any injuries? Suspensions? Coaching changes? That stuff can have a big impact.
Finally, I made up my own ideas. After all that research, you get a feel for the teams. I tried to think about how their styles match up, and which team might have an advantage.
It is not hard to see, but not that easy.
