The assignment of ranked predictions for games in the National Football League during a specific week of the regular season, where each selection represents the level of certainty the predictor has in the outcome, is a common practice in football pools. For instance, if an individual is highly confident that Team A will defeat Team B in week 12, that game might be assigned the highest point value within their selections.
This form of predictive ranking provides a structured approach to wagering or contest participation, enabling individuals to weigh their selections strategically. The concept has evolved from informal betting pools to sophisticated analytical exercises, often incorporating statistical models and expert analysis to optimize potential outcomes.