Before the season began, I discussed the 90th percentile as a way to evaluate the teams that produce elite opponent-adjusted single-game results at a high rate. The postseason championship contenders first need to navigate their regular seasons with as few losses as possible to even merit consideration for the playoff, but which teams showcase their potential to play at an elite level most often?
Bill Connelly uses percentile performances based on S&P+ ratings in his Varsity Numbers columns, and I have my own that are based on my FEI ratings. There are similarities between our two approaches, and similar results.