The practice of assigning a ranking, from highest to lowest, to the predicted outcome of National Football League games played during the tenth week of the regular season, is a common strategy in pools and contests. Each correct selection earns a point value corresponding to its assigned rank. For example, the game one is most confident about winning would earn the highest point value, while the game one is least confident about would earn the lowest.
Employing this system enables participants to strategically allocate their predictions, maximizing potential point accumulation based on their conviction in each outcome. This method introduces a layer of calculated risk, differentiating it from simple straight-up prediction models. The historical usage of this approach extends across numerous football seasons, representing a sustained method for engaging with game predictions.