Green Bay surpasses Carolina

Results based on a 20 season simulation using picks through the 8th pick of round 4. The schedule was computer generated. An official schedule (hint, hint) would improve the accuracy of the simulation results.   There are two distinct tiers among the top 6 teams. Green Bay, Carolina and San Diego occupy the most elite tier and Denver, Pittsburgh and Boston make up the next tier.   For the first time, Green Bay edges out Carolina for the top team by a tiny 8 game margin (282 wins vs 275 wins) with San Diego close behind with 266 wins. Denver starts Tier II with 245 wins followed by Pittsburgh (233) and Boston (229).   NFC East Pittsburgh 12-4 New York (N) 10-6 Philadelphia 10-6 Dallas 7-9 Washington 5-11    NFC Central Green Bay 14-2 Minnesota 9-7 Baltimore 7-9 Detroit 7-9 Chicago 4-12 San Francisco 4-12   AFC East Carolina 14-2 Boston 11-5 Miami 8-8 Atlanta 6-10 Buffalo 5-11 New York (A) 1-15   AFC Central San Diego 13-3 Denver 12-4 Cincinnati 9-7 Oakland 8-8 Houston 7-9 Kansas City 4-12