***The Official 2013-14 Playoff Positioning Update Thread***

[Chief Brody]

The current playoff seedings and records of fringe teams (along with remaining schedules):

AFC:

1. Denver Broncos (12-3): @OAK
2. New England Patriots (11-4): BUF
3. Cincinnati Bengals (10-5): BAL
4. Indianapolis Colts (10-5): JAX
5. Kansas City Chiefs (11-4): @SD
6. Miami Dolphins (8-7): NYJ
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7. Baltimore Ravens (8-7): @CIN
8. San Diego Chargers (8-7): KC



NFC:

1. Seattle Seahawks (12-3): STL
2. Carolina Panthers (11-4): @ATL
3. Philadelphia Eagles (9-6): @DAL
4. Chicago Bears (8-7): GB
5. San Francisco 49ers (11-4): @AZ
6. New Orleans Saints (10-5): TB

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7. Arizona Cardinals (10-5): SF
8. Dallas Cowboys (8-7): PHI
9. Green Bay Packers (7-7-1): @ CHI

[spurraider21]

The Raiders are 3-4, one game behind the wild-card Chargers with a heads up win against them. Fairly light schedule the rest of the way (already played @Indy, @Denver, @KC). Remaining games:
Philly, Gian (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=567)ts, Tex (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=3821)ans, Titans, cow (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=3996)boys, @Jets, Chiefs, @Chargers, Broncos

Funny to think that if Indy didn't squeak away week 1 or if Flynn doesn't play against the Skins, we'd be 4-3 and have the tiebreak over SD at the moment

[Flintstones32]

Looking at the packers schedule I just dont see where a loss will come from except maybe @ dallas. Even with all the injuries they have sustained, I think they finished 13-3 and grab a bye.

Lions have a pretty easy schedule as well. I say they go 6-2 in final 8 and finish 11-5, which unfortunately will probably still be the last WC spot. But I think they travel to Seattle instead of GB in the first round.

[DeadlyDynasty]

Both GB and SF's schedules set up nicely. If the Packers can get ANYBODY healthy they will be monsters. I hope the G-men defy history and take the NFCE b/c we al know how they do in the playoffs.

In the AFC, Indy should obviously win the South but their schedule and weathering the loss of RW will probably cost them a Bye. Still way too wide open for me to call the NFC seedings, but early returns have me putting the AFC at:

1. Broncos
2. Patriots
3. Colts
4. Ravens
5. Chiefs
6. Bengals

[Chief Brody]

We're just about at the halfway point of the season and it's never too early to look at the standings/make projections/predictions. The current playoff seedings and records of fringe teams (along with remaining schedules):

AFC:

1. Kansas City Chiefs (9-0): @DEN, SD, DEN, @WAS, @OAK, IND, @SD.
2. New England Patriots (7-2): @CAR, DEN, @HOU, CLE, @MIA, @BAL, BUF
3. Indianapolis Colts (6-2): STL, @TEN, @AZ, TEN, @CIN, HOU, @KC, JAX
4. Cincinnati Bengals (6-3): @BAL, CLE, @SD, IND, @PIT, MIN, BAL
5. Denver Broncos (7-1): @SD, KC, @NE, @KC, TEN, SD, @HOU, @OAK
6. New York Jets (5-4):@BUF, @BAL, MIA, OAK, @CAR, CLE, @MIA



NFC:

1. Seattle Seahawks (8-1): @ATL, MIN, NO, @SF, @NYG, AZ, STL
2. New Orleans Saints (6-2): DAL, SF, @ATL, @SEA, CAR, @STL, @CAR, TB
3. Green Bay Packers (5-2): PHI, @NYG, MIN, DET (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=3776), ATL, @DAL, PIT, chi (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=46198)
4. Dallas Cowboys (5-4): @NO, @NYG, OAK, chi (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=46198), GB, @WAS, PHI
5. San Francisco 49ers (6-2): CAR, @NO, @WAS, STL, SEA, @TB, ATL, @AZ
6. Detroit Lions (5-3): chi (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=46198), @PIT, TB, GB, @PHI, BAL, NYG, @MIN
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7. Carolina Panthers (5-3): @SF, NE, @MIA, TB, @NO, NYJ, NO, @ATL
8. Chicago Bears (4-3): @GB, DET, BAL, @STL, @MIN, DAL, @CLE, @PHI, GB
9. Arizona Cardinals (4-4): HOU, @JAX, IND, @PHI, STL, @TEN, @SEA, SF

14. New York Giants (2-6): OAK, GB, DAL, @WAS, @SD, SEA, DET (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=3776), WAS

Looking at the schedule, the road to the SB will go through SF imo. If Chicago didn't have QB concerns they'd be frontrunners for the final WC spot. AZ is inconceivably in the race.


Any half-point prognostications?


***Anywhere you see it bolded/linked is actually a road game.
updated

[DeadlyDynasty]

The 3rd seed in the AFC and the 5th seed in the NFC gotta be the most coveted spots by right now.

[Chief Brody]

We're just about at the halfway point of the season and it's never too early to look at the standings/make projections/predictions. The current playoff seedings and records of fringe teams (along with remaining schedules):AFC:1. Kansas City Chiefs (9-0): @DEN, SD, DEN, @WAS, @OAK, IND, @SD.2. New England Patriots (7-2): @CAR, DEN, @HOU, CLE, @MIA, @BAL, BUF3. Indianapolis Colts (6-2): STL, @TEN, @AZ, TEN, @CIN, HOU, @KC, JAX4. Cincinnati Bengals (6-3): @BAL, CLE, @SD, IND, @PIT, MIN, BAL5. Denver Broncos (7-1): @SD, KC, @NE, @KC, TEN, SD, @HOU, @OAK6. New York Jets (5-4):@BUF, @BAL, MIA, OAK, @CAR, CLE, @MIA______________________________________________ _____________________________________7. Tennessee Titans (4-4): JAX, IND, @OAK, @IND, @DEN, AZ, @JAX, HOU8. Miami Dolphins (4-4): @TB, SD, CAR, @NYJ, @PIT, NE, @BUF, NYJ9. San Diego Chargers (4-4): DEN, @MIA, @KC, CIN, NYG, @DEN, OAK, KC10. Cleveland Browns: (4-5): @CIN, PIT, JAX, @NE, CHI, @NYJ, @PITNFC:1. Seattle Seahawks (8-1): @ATL, MIN, NO, @SF, @NYG, AZ, STL2. New Orleans Saints (6-2): DAL, SF, @ATL, @SEA, CAR, @STL, @CAR, TB3. Detroit Lions (5-3): chi (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=46198), @PIT, TB, GB, @PHI, BAL, NYG, @MIN4. Dallas Cowboys (5-4): @NO, @NYG, OAK, chi (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=46198), GB, @WAS, PHI5. San Francisco 49ers (6-2): CAR, @NO, @WAS, STL, SEA, @TB, ATL, @AZ6. Carolina Panthers (5-3): @SF, NE, @MIA, TB, @NO, NYJ, NO, @ATL______________________________________________ ____________________________________________7. Chicago Bears (5-3): DET, BAL, @STL, @MIN, DAL, @CLE, @PHI, GB8. Green Bay Packers (5-3): PHI, @NYG, MIN, DET (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=3776), ATL, @DAL, PIT, chi (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=46198)9. Arizona Cardinals (4-4): HOU, @JAX, IND, @PHI, STL, @TEN, @SEA, SF10. Philadelphia Eagles (4-5): @GB, WAS, AZ, DET, @MIN, CHI, @DAL14. New York Giants (2-6): OAK, GB, DAL, @WAS, @SD, SEA, DET (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=3776), WASLooking at the schedule, the road to the SB will go through SF imo. If Chicago didn't have QB concerns they'd be frontrunners for the final WC spot. AZ is inconceivably in the race. If Vick doesn't see the field the rest of the season the Eagles could steal the NFC East***Anywhere you see it bolded/linked is actually a road game.Updated. Packers fell from #3 to #8 tonight, and possibly lost their QB:wow. That's why this is the best sport in the world--the margin for error is so little and one loss can have catastrophic effects. Carolina needs to win 2 of their next 3 to be considered legit imo. Bears look like they could stay afloat--especially with that schedule--but they are notorious 2nd half slumpers. Eagles need to send Vick to the glue factory if they wanna continue their PO/division chances. Chargers blew their chance...schedule is too hard to drop games like yesterday. TEN, MIA, or NYJ will make the playoffs. LOL

[Chief Brody]

The current playoff seedings and records of fringe teams (along with remaining schedules):

AFC:

1. Kansas City Chiefs (9-0): @DEN, SD, DEN, @WAS, @OAK, IND, @SD.
2. New England Patriots (7-2): @CAR, DEN, @HOU, CLE, @MIA, @BAL, BUF
3. Indianapolis Colts (6-3): @TEN, @AZ, TEN, @CIN, HOU, @KC, JAX
4. Cincinnati Bengals (6-4): CLE, @SD, IND, @PIT, MIN, BAL
5. Denver Broncos (8-1): KC, @NE, @KC, TEN, SD, @HOU, @OAK
6. New York Jets (5-4):@BUF, @BAL, MIA, OAK, @CAR, CLE, @MIA
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7. Miami Dolphins (4-4): @TB, SD, CAR, @NYJ, @PIT, NE, @BUF, NYJ
8. Tennessee Titans (4-5): IND, @OAK, @IND, @DEN, AZ, @JAX, HOU
9. Cleveland Browns (4-5): @CIN, PIT, JAX, @NE, CHI, @NYJ, @PIT
10. Baltimore Ravens (4-5): chi (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=46198), NYJ, PIT, MIN, DET (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=3776), NE, @CIN
11. San Diego Chargers (4-5): @MIA, @KC, CIN, NYG, @DEN, OAK, KC



NFC:

1. Seattle Seahawks (9-1): MIN, NO, @SF, @NYG, AZ, STL
2. New Orleans Saints (7-2): SF, @ATL, @SEA, CAR, @STL, @CAR, TB
3. Detroit Lions (6-3): @PIT, TB, GB, @PHI, BAL, NYG, @MIN
4. Dallas Cowboys (5-5): @NYG, OAK, chi (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=46198), GB, @WAS, PHI
5. Carolina Panthers (6-3): NE, @MIA, TB, @NO, NYJ, NO, @ATL
6. San Francisco 49ers (6-3): @NO, @WAS, STL, SEA, @TB, ATL, @AZ

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7. Arizona Cardinals (5-4): @JAX, IND, @PHI, STL, @TEN, @SEA, SF
8. Chicago Bears (5-4): BAL, @STL, @MIN, DAL, @CLE, @PHI, GB
9. Green Bay Packers (5-4): @NYG, MIN, DET (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=3776), ATL, @DAL, PIT, chi (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=46198)
10. Philadelphia Eagles (5-5): WAS, AZ, DET, @MIN, CHI, @DAL

12. New York Giants (3-6): GB, DAL, @WAS, @SD, SEA, DET (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=3776), WAS






***Anywhere you see it bolded/linked is actually a road game.

Updated

[Chief Brody]

There's a very real possibility that the Giants--despite not playing ONE good game yet this year--could be in first place in 2 weeks.

[chunticakes]

There's a very real possibility that the Giants--despite not playing ONE good game yet this year--could be in first place in 2 weeks.

given that dallas is having their yearly meltdown earlier than usual, i say the giants take possession of first place in two weeks, tbh.

[DeadlyDynasty]

The fucking Jets are gonna make the playoffs:lol Indy better hold onto that #3 spot for dear life.

Philly's schedule is much more friendly than Dallas…Vick's health is an issue though…if he comes back than Chip Kelly may need to go the Tonya Harding route

[Holden_Caulfield]

if the jets makes the playoffs, a lot of faggots are gonna be sucking genos dick :lol

:cry:cryall he does is win:cry:cry

[HarlemHeat37]

:lol almost every team in the AFC is still alive, tbh, pathetic..

Giants-Cowboys is going to be huge next week, too..

[spurraider21]

:lmao raiders 1 game out.

my money is on Pittsburgh getting that last spot right now. i would say baltimore but those fucks blew the game today against josh mccown

[Jacob1983]

Only the Cowboys would have a meltdown and let an 0-6 team win their division.

[Robz4000]

Giants are gonna have another Super Bowl run imo; no one in the NFC is dominant outside Seattle at home, and I think the Giants have it in them to win there. Would be nice if the Pats could meet them again, but it'll prolly be a Manning bowl.

[Jacob1983]

If that happens, it will be sad for the Cowboys. Since their last Super Bowl win, they have let the Steelers pass them with Super Bowl championships. The Steelers have also tied the Cowboys in Super Bowl appearances. They have also let the Giants get close to matching their total. If the Giants pulled off the miracle this year, that would be number 5 for them.

[Chief Brody]

The current playoff seedings and records of fringe teams (along with remaining schedules):

AFC:

1. Denver Broncos (9-1): @NE, @KC, TEN, SD, @HOU, @OAK
2. New England Patriots (7-2): @CAR, DEN, @HOU, CLE, @MIA, @BAL, BUF
3. Indianapolis Colts (7-3): @AZ, TEN, @CIN, HOU, @KC, JAX
4. Cincinnati Bengals (7-4): @SD, IND, @PIT, MIN, BAL
5. Kansas City Chiefs (9-1): SD, DEN, @WAS, @OAK, IND, @SD
6. New York Jets (5-5): @BAL, MIA, OAK, @CAR, CLE, @MIA
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7. Miami Dolphins (5-5): CAR, @NYJ, @PIT, NE, @BUF, NYJ
8. Oakland Raiders (4-6): TEN, @DAL, @NYJ, KC, @SD, DEN
9. Tennessee Titans (4-6): @OAK, @IND, @DEN, AZ, @JAX, HOU
10. Pittsburgh Steelers (4-6): @CLE, @BAL, MIA, CIN, @GB, CLE
11. Baltimore Ravens (4-6): NYJ, PIT, MIN, DET (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=3776), NE, @CIN
12. Cleveland Browns (4-6): PIT, JAX, @NE, CHI, @NYJ, @PIT
13. San Diego Chargers (4-6): @KC, CIN, NYG, @DEN, OAK, KC
14. Buffalo Bills (4-7): ATL, @TB, @JAX, MIA, @NE



NFC:

1. Seattle Seahawks (10-1): NO, @SF, @NYG, AZ, STL
2. New Orleans Saints (8-2): @ATL, @SEA, CAR, @STL, @CAR, TB
3. Detroit Lions (6-4): TB, GB, @PHI, BAL, NYG, @MIN
4. Philadelphia Eagles (6-5): AZ, DET, @MIN, CHI, @DAL
5. Carolina Panthers (6-3): NE, @MIA, TB, @NO, NYJ, NO, @ATL
6. San Francisco 49ers (6-4): @WAS, STL, SEA, @TB, ATL, @AZ

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7. Arizona Cardinals (6-4): IND, @PHI, STL, @TEN, @SEA, SF
8. Chicago Bears (6-4): @STL, @MIN, DAL, @CLE, @PHI, GB
9. Dallas Cowboys (5-5): @NYG, OAK, chi (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=46198), GB, @WAS, PHI
10. Green Bay Packers (5-5): MIN, DET (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=3776), ATL, @DAL, PIT, chi (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=46198)
11. New York Giants (4-6): DAL, @WAS, @SD, SEA, DET (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=3776), WAS






***Anywhere you see it bolded/linked is actually a road game.
Updated. Buffalo's next 4 games are very winnable--and with any luck NE might be resting their starters in Week 17 if a bye is locked up.

#keep hope alive:cry

[DeadlyDynasty]

Giants could conceivably finish as the #3 seed:lol

[The Gemini Method]

Andrew Luck and Co. would be wise to hold on to the #3 seed than face a possible tough challenge against the Chiefs. As much a game manager Smith is, I'd rather face the Jets than the Chefs.

[DeadlyDynasty]

Looks like the road to the SB in the NFC will go through Seattle, unless Pete Carroll goes back to trying to feature RW.

[The Gemini Method]

Looks like the road to the SB in the NFC will go through Seattle, unless Pete Carroll goes back to trying to feature RW. That could be the case with Harvin and the o-line back--but hopefully the balance will continue.

[Chief Brody]

The current playoff seedings and records of fringe teams (along with remaining schedules):

AFC:

1. Denver Broncos (9-2): @KC, TEN, SD, @HOU, @OAK
2. New England Patriots (8-3): @HOU, CLE, @MIA, @BAL, BUF
3. Indianapolis Colts (7-4): TEN, @CIN, HOU, @KC, JAX
4. Cincinnati Bengals (7-4): @SD, IND, @PIT, MIN, BAL
5. Kansas City Chiefs (9-2): DEN, @WAS, @OAK, IND, @SD
6. Tennessee Titans (5-6): @IND, @DEN, AZ, @JAX, HOU
__________________________________________________ _________________________________

7. Pittsburgh Steelers (5-6): @BAL, MIA, CIN, @GB, CLE
8. Baltimore Ravens (5-6): PIT, MIN, DET (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=3776), NE, @CIN
9. San Diego Chargers (5-6): CIN, NYG, @DEN, OAK, KC
10. New York Jets (5-6): MIA, OAK, @CAR, CLE, @MIA
11. Miami Dolphins (5-6): @NYJ, @PIT, NE, @BUF, NYJ




NFC:

1. Seattle Seahawks (10-1): NO, @SF, @NYG, AZ, STL
2. New Orleans Saints (9-2): @SEA, CAR, @STL, @CAR, TB
3. Detroit Lions (6-5): GB, @PHI, BAL, NYG, @MIN
4. Dallas Cowboys (6-5): OAK, chi (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=46198), GB, @WAS, PHI
5. Carolina Panthers (8-3): TB, @NO, NYJ, NO, @ATL
6. San Francisco 49ers (7-4): STL, SEA, @TB, ATL, @AZ

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7. Arizona Cardinals (7-4): @PHI, STL, @TEN, @SEA, SF
8. Philadelphia Eagles (6-5): AZ, DET, @MIN, CHI, @DAL
9. Chicago Bears (6-5): @MIN, DAL, @CLE, @PHI, GB
10. Green Bay Packers (5-5-1): DET (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=3776), ATL, @DAL, PIT, chi (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=46198)







***Anywhere you see it bolded/linked is actually a road game.
***Updated***

The AFC WC round would be pathetic if it started next week. I want the Bengals to collapse, and have both Baltimore and Pittsburgh in there--the playoffs would be much more interesting with the old guns in there.

[spurraider21]

can't believe the raiders fucked up :cry

we shoulda beaten Tennessee and would own tiebreak over San Diego and Pittsburgh :cry

[Chief Brody]

I left the Bills and Raiders off...they're just not gonna do it. In the NFC I omitted the Rams when I saw their remaining schedule.

[spurraider21]

^rightfully so. i wasn't being entirely serious. it's still hilarious that the fucking Raiders are actually still just 1 game out :lol. with Pryor, Flynn, and Matt McGloin all making starts

[Jacob1983]

The records these playoff teams or teams in the hunt are pathetic. We could have a losing record Wild Card team in the AFC and a .500 or losing record division winner in the NFC. There could be two division winners with shitty records.

[Robz4000]

I'm on the fence of the Niners making the playoffs; it'll all come down to whether Kraep can play competently or not. He's shown flashes but holy shit when he sucks he suuuuucks.

Wanna see the Chargers make the playoffs tbh. Manning has a history of choking against Rivers in the postseason and it would be legendary if it happened again this year.

[DeadlyDynasty]

I didn't think Dallas and Romo had it in them--props. I would love to see a Carolina-Detroit and Dallas-SF Wildcard Round, tbh.:wow Much more entertaining than the WC fodder in the AFC. That's why I want Pittsburgh AND Baltimore to make it. Cincy's ceiling is meh, and both BAL and PIT have the pedigree to scare the shit out of the AFC's top dogs come playoff time. Not saying they'd win, but if you're a fan of one of those top AFC teams, which of these teams would make you the most uneasy?

Cincinnati
Tennessee
Pittsburgh
Baltimore
Miami
N.Y. Jets

[HarlemHeat37]

I didn't think Dallas and Romo had it in them--props. I would love to see a Carolina-Detroit and Dallas-SF Wildcard Round, tbh.:wow Much more entertaining than the WC fodder in the AFC. That's why I want Pittsburgh AND Baltimore to make it. Cincy's ceiling is meh, and both BAL and PIT have the pedigree to scare the shit out of the AFC's top dogs come playoff time. Not saying they'd win, but if you're a fan of one of those top AFC teams, which of these teams would make you the most uneasy?

Cincinnati
Tennessee
Pittsburgh
Baltimore
Miami
N.Y. Jets

Pats fans probably don't want to see Bernard Pollard, tbh..

[The Gemini Method]

Out of those six: Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, and Baltimore--The Bengals' D, and the veteran savvy of the AFC North royalty will be hard to beat in the cold weather. Tennessee could be dangerous but they have faced the Jags, Free-falling Colts, and the Raiduhhhhhs in recent weeks.

[The Gemini Method]

Pats fans probably don't want to see Bernard Pollard, tbh.. Is he a Jet? Geno Smith will pick-six his team's way out of contention in the next few weeks.

[DeadlyDynasty]

rofl point taken

[Holden_Caulfield]

if jags win out and colts lose out, which are both very possible, jags wins the division :lmao

[DeadlyDynasty]

if jags win out and colts lose out, which are both very possible, jags wins the division :lmao
Real talk, I was considering adding TB to the playoff list at 3-8, just out of respect. Schiano was a pariah and the "bad guy," but by year's end he might be a Top 5 COY candidate.:lol Reid is the obvious frontunner right now, with Arians and Belichick closing in.

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

Real talk, I was considering adding TB to the playoff list at 3-8, just out of respect. Schiano was a pariah and the "bad guy," but by year's end he might be a Top 5 COY candidate.:lol Reid is the obvious frontunner right now, with Arians and Belichick closing in.

Schiano is still a terrible coach tbh.

[DeadlyDynasty]

He may be, but he's a U guy so I'm obligated to stick up for him. Some of his methods are frowned upon, but he's also evolving and learning how to deal with professional athletes now. You can't brow-beat players like you do in college. All that being said, it speaks volumes that the Bucs haven't quit despite every reason to do so--especially since they quit on Morris in 2011 and Schiano in 2012. Minus their top 2 RBs, #2 receiver, and going with a rookie QB--all in the midst of a near-mutiny--he has them playing inspired ball and they'll be a pain the ass for all their opponents down the stretch. If the Bucs (and Glennon) continue to improve and finish with 6-7 wins, then he deserves another year imo

[HarlemHeat37]

Is he a Jet? Geno Smith will pick-six his team's way out of contention in the next few weeks.

Tennessee..

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

I think he deserves another year regardless just because coaches shouldn't be fired after 2 years unless they're historically bad. That being said, I never like crowning a coach because they win a bunch of meaningless regular season game after an atrocious start. The Cardinals did that with Jizzenhunt after he finished the 2011 season 7-2, they Cowboys did it with Garrett because of the games he won the season Phillips got fired, same thing with the Vikings and Frazier, etc. Winning games after you're already out of the hunt might seem impressive because your players have nothing to play for but the evidence says otherwise.

[Holden_Caulfield]

Real talk, I was considering adding TB to the playoff list at 3-8, just out of respect. Schiano was a pariah and the "bad guy," but by year's end he might be a Top 5 COY candidate.:lol Reid is the obvious frontunner right now, with Arians and Belichick closing in.
bro glennon shouldve won the starting job from the get go, dude flashed brilliance in preseason and thoroughly outplayed freeman. if there ever was a coach of the 2nd half award it would unanimously go to schiano, dudes getting it done. if jags wins this week and colts lose, they should be added on the list :lol

[The Gemini Method]

Any team with a player that is named Tiquan Underwood deserves to be in the hunt. Tiquan Tiquan Tiquan.

[Clipper Nation]

I think he deserves another year regardless just because coaches shouldn't be fired after 2 years unless they're historically bad. That being said, I never like crowning a coach because they win a bunch of meaningless regular season game after an atrocious start. The Cardinals did that with Jizzenhunt after he finished the 2011 season 7-2, they Cowboys did it with Garrett because of the games he won the season Phillips got fired, same thing with the Vikings and Frazier, etc. Winning games after you're already out of the hunt might seem impressive because your players have nothing to play for but the evidence says otherwise.
:lol Norv was a master at opening up his playbook and winning games only AFTER we were eliminated from playoff contention in a desperate attempt to keep his job, tbh.....

[Chief Brody]

The current playoff seedings and records of fringe teams (along with remaining schedules):

AFC:

1. Denver Broncos (10-2): TEN, SD, @HOU, @OAK
2. New England Patriots (8-3): @HOU, CLE, @MIA, @BAL, BUF
3. Indianapolis Colts (8-4): @CIN, HOU, @KC, JAX
4. Cincinnati Bengals (8-4): IND, @PIT, MIN, BAL
5. Kansas City Chiefs (9-3): @WAS, @OAK, IND, @SD
6. Baltimore Ravens (6-6): MIN, DET (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=3776), NE, @CIN
__________________________________________________ _________________________________

7. Miami Dolphins (6-6): @PIT, NE, @BUF, NYJ
8. Tennessee Titans (5-7): @DEN, AZ, @JAX, HOU
9. Pittsburgh Steelers (5-7): MIA, CIN, @GB, CLE
10. San Diego Chargers (5-7): NYG, @DEN, OAK, KC
11. New York Jets (5-7): OAK, @CAR, CLE, @MIA






NFC:

1. Seattle Seahawks (10-1): NO, @SF, @NYG, AZ, STL
2. New Orleans Saints (9-2): @SEA, CAR, @STL, @CAR, TB
3. Detroit Lions (7-5): @PHI, BAL, NYG, @MIN
4. Dallas Cowboys (7-5): chi (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=46198), GB, @WAS, PHI
5. Carolina Panthers (9-3): @NO, NYJ, NO, @ATL
6. San Francisco 49ers (8-4): SEA, @TB, ATL, @AZ

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7. Philadelphia Eagles (7-5): DET, @MIN, CHI, @DAL
8. Arizona Cardinals (7-5): STL, @TEN, @SEA, SF
9. Chicago Bears (6-6): DAL, @CLE, @PHI, GB
10. Green Bay Packers (5-6-1): ATL, @DAL, PIT, chi (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=46198)







***Anywhere you see it bolded/linked is actually a road game.
updated. Looks like Cincy will win the AFCN and likely a #3 seed barring a collapse. I don't trust the Colts to win anymore road games with their inconsistency since Wayne left. They'll finish 10-6, win the AFCS, beat up on the Chiefs, then lose to DEN or NE.

Philly's schedule is more favorable than Dallas', so it looks like the Boys will be playing another play-in game to finish the season.

[Chief Brody]

Holden_Caulfield, Jags playoff watch has officially started

[spurraider21]

Indi is lucky they'll be at home if they play KC. the chiefs would beat them at arrowhead

[Darth_Pelican]

http://media.nola.com/saints_impact/photo/nfl-playoff-picture-121013jpg-6ee31a85827f85a3.jpg

[Darth_Pelican]

Arizona just won't go away. And they have the head to head vs. the Panthers, and they get the 49ers to finish the season. They could steal that #6 seed if the other teams slip up somewhere and they can win 2 out of 3.

[Lincoln]

:lmao buffalo still in it

[spurraider21]

:lmao "sleeping giants looking like that team again"

[Holden_Caulfield]

ravens dolphins jets and chargers needs to lose this weekend :lol

[spurraider21]

ravens dolphins jets and chargers needs to lose this weekend :lol
keep winning. you're getting your team out of teddy territory and into johnny football territory

[Holden_Caulfield]

keep winning. you're getting your team out of teddy territory and into johnny football territory
you niggas can fight over teddy :lol, and theres no way in hell we draft a 5'10 monkeyballer :lol

:cry derek carr is out of our reach though :cry

[Spur-Addict]

you niggas can fight over teddy :lol, and theres no way in hell we draft a 5'10 monkeyballer :lol

:cry derek carr is out of our reach though :cry

If MJD is a no go, do you think Todman has what it takes to make an impact?

[Holden_Caulfield]

If MJD is a no go, do you think Todman has what it takes to make an impact?
bro i have the same problem :lol, it will be a rb committee most likely but mjd will probably end up playing, or so it seems.

[Spur-Addict]

bro i have the same problem :lol, it will be a rb committee most likely but mjd will probably end up playing, or so it seems.

My RB depth is pretty good. I have Moreno, Lacy, Vereen, Andre Brown and Ray Rice. A buddy of mine has Lynch and Peterson, but some guy picked up Toby so now he's scrambling :lol Pierre Thomas is on his bench but that guy is inconsistent. He has an important matchup this week as far as the overall complexion of the league is concerned, so I figured I'd explore every source possible because him getting the win is just as important to me as it is to him :lol

Hypothetically speaking if MJD doesn't get the start and this guy gets 20 touches, do you think he could crack 80 all purpose yards? I'm aware Robinson is going to get touches no matter what.

[Holden_Caulfield]

My RB depth is pretty good. I have Moreno, Lacy, Vereen, Andre Brown and Ray Rice. A buddy of mine has Lynch and Peterson, but some guy picked up Toby so now he's scrambling :lol Pierre Thomas is on his bench but that guy is inconsistent. He has an important matchup this week as far as the overall complexion of the league is concerned, so I figured I'd explore every source possible because him getting the win is just as important to me as it is to him :lol

Hypothetically speaking if MJD doesn't get the start and this guy gets 20 touches, do you think he could crack 80 all purpose yards? I'm aware Robinson is going to get touches no matter what.
15-20 touches for about 60 yds is my prediction with a couple of receptions. Hes gonna be the feature back if mjd is out, denard flat out sucks imo, hasnt shown anything, plus our oline sucks so there will be plenty of screens for the wrs and rbs.

[HarlemHeat37]

Arizona just won't go away. And they have the head to head vs. the Panthers, and they get the 49ers to finish the season. They could steal that #6 seed if the other teams slip up somewhere and they can win 2 out of 3.

http://www.playoffstatus.com/nfl/nfcstandings.html

They're virtually out of it due to tiebreakers and a difficult schedule, tbh, sucks..

It would require huge choke jobs from the Panthers and 9ers..

[spurraider21]

http://www.playoffstatus.com/nfl/nfcstandings.html

They're virtually out of it due to tiebreakers and a difficult schedule, tbh, sucks..

It would require huge choke jobs from the Panthers and 9ers..
they have the tiebreak over Carolina, and a win in week 17 gives them the tiebreak over SF too

[HarlemHeat37]

they have the tiebreak over Carolina, and a win in week 17 gives them the tiebreak over SF too

Either way, only a 12% chance to make the playoffs, and that website is usually very accurate, tbh..

[spurraider21]

Either way, only a 12% chance to make the playoffs, and that website is usually very accurate, tbh..
thats fine and dandy. they should be able to win in tennessee this week. week 16 they go to Seattle, which is probably why their % chance is listed as low as it is. by then seattle could likely have the 1 seed locked up, and you might see a lighter workload for Lynch and perhaps some other starters. week 17 is a home game against the niners. i'm not saying i'm betting on them to get in, but i don't hate their odds

[HarlemHeat37]

It's possible, but doesn't Seattle need to win all of their remaining games if New Orleans keeps winning, too?..

Winning @Seattle + against SF in consecutive weeks seems virtually impossible, but that's why they play the games, obviously..

[spurraider21]

^yeah ur right. i forgot to factor in SF's win over Seattle last weekend. Seattle can clinch the top seed if they win weeks 15 and 16, which includes the AZ matchup

[Holden_Caulfield]

im stuck with kraep or tannehill as my starting qb :cry:cry:cry you faggots need to stop hoarding them qbs :cry:cry:cry

[Holden_Caulfield]

lol wrong thread :lol

[Chief Brody]

The current playoff seedings and records of fringe teams (along with remaining schedules):

AFC:

1. Denver Broncos (11-2): SD, @HOU, @OAK
2. New England Patriots (10-3): @MIA, @BAL, BUF
3. Cincinnati Bengals (9-4): @PIT, MIN, BAL
4. Indianapolis Colts (8-5): HOU, @KC, JAX
5. Kansas City Chiefs (10-3): @OAK, IND, @SD
6. Baltimore Ravens (7-6): DET (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=3776), NE, @CIN
__________________________________________________ _________________________________

7. Miami Dolphins (7-6): NE, @BUF, NYJ
8. San Diego Chargers (6-7): @DEN, OAK, KC
9. New York Jets (6-7): @CAR, CLE, @MIA

13. Jacksonville Jaguars (4-9): BUF, TEN, @IND





NFC:

1. Seattle Seahawks (11-2): @NYG, AZ, STL
2. New Orleans Saints (10-3): @STL, @CAR, TB
3. Philadelphia Eagles (8-5): @MIN, CHI, @DAL
4. Detroit Lions (7-6): BAL, NYG, @MIN
5. Carolina Panthers (9-4): NYJ, NO, @ATL
6. San Francisco 49ers (9-4): @TB, ATL, @AZ

__________________________________________________ ________________________________________


7. Arizona Cardinals (8-5): @TEN, @SEA, SF
8. Chicago Bears (7-6): @CLE, @PHI, GB
9. Dallas Cowboys (7-6): GB, @WAS, PHI
11. Green Bay Packers (6-6-1): @DAL, PIT, chi (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=46198)







***Anywhere you see it bolded/linked is actually a road game.

***Updated***

[Chief Brody]

Cowboys are still in great shape to take the East. They face Matt Flynn and Kirk Cousins the next 2 weeks, before closing at home vs the Eagles. Essentially, Romo's last 5 games this year will come against QB's who were back-ups (or 3rd stringers) to start the season.

Matt McGloin
Josh McCown
Matt Flynn
Kirk Cousins
Nick Foles (beasting, but was still a b/u to start the year)

I don't care if his defense gives up 55 pts a game or his HC were Rich Kotite--If he can't outgun THOSE guys to the playoffs then his apologist bandwagon should be purged forever.

[spurraider21]

:cry it's everybody except tony romo's fault

[Holden_Caulfield]

i bet the total salary of those qbs is barely even half if not less of what romo is making :lol

[Chief Brody]

Also, it's not like any of those QBs are playing with the 2000 Ravens D or 2002 Bucs D. Those 5 opponents he's played (or will play) all have garbage defenses that are routinely shredded in the passing game. There are no excuses left.

[HarlemHeat37]

Green Bay now controls their own destiny for the NFC North, and Baltimore controls their own destiny for the AFC North, tbh..

If the Dolphins, Ravens and Bengals are tied after week 17, the Bengals miss the playoffs:lol..

[Chief Brody]

Updated, apologize for the order of NFC teams, just look at the seedings #'s...hate this phone

[Chief Brody]

The current playoff seedings and records of fringe teams (along with remaining schedules):

AFC:

1. Denver Broncos (11-3): @HOU, @OAK
2. New England Patriots (10-4): @BAL, BUF
3. Cincinnati Bengals (9-5): MIN, BAL
4. Indianapolis Colts (9-5): @KC, JAX
5. Kansas City Chiefs (11-3): IND, @SD
6. Baltimore Ravens (8-6): NE, @CIN
__________________________________________________ _________________________________

7. Miami Dolphins (8-6): @BUF, NYJ
8. San Diego Chargers (7-7): OAK, KC


NFC:

1. Seattle Seahawks (12-2): AZ, STL
2. New Orleans Saints (10-4): @CAR, TB
3. Philadelphia Eagles (8-6): CHI, @DAL
4. Chicago Bears (8-6): @PHI, GB
5. Carolina Panthers (10-4): NO, @ATL
6. San Francisco 49ers (10-4): ATL, @AZ

__________________________________________________ ________________________________________


7. Arizona Cardinals (9-5): @SEA, SF
8. Green Bay Packers (7-6-1): PIT, @ CHI
9. Detroit Lions (7-7): NYG, @MIN
10. Dallas Cowboys (7-7): @WAS, PHI

Now it's fixed…looks like we'll actually get some good games in Week 17

[Chief Brody]

Some of the Week 16 outcomes that I'd like to set up the finale:

Ravens>Patriots
Vikings>Bengals
Saints>Panthers
Cardinals>Seahawks
Eagles>Bears
49ers>Falcons

Colts-KC looks like a good matchup on paper, but both teams are already in the playoffs and it's likely a WC preview.

Would be great to see Cum's 4-pick performance against the Cards come back to haunt him.

[spurraider21]

Some of the Week 16 outcomes that I'd like to set up the finale:

Ravens>Patriots
Vikings>Bengals
Saints>Panthers
Cardinals>Seahawks
Eagles>Bears
49ers>Falcons

Colts-KC looks like a good matchup on paper, but both teams are already in the playoffs and it's likely a WC preview.

Would be great to see Cum's 4-pick performance against the Cards come back to haunt him.
the chiefs would take the colts to the woodshed

[Chief Brody]

the chiefs would take the colts to the woodshed

They will this week, but I'd bet on a home underdog Andrew Luck 24/7/365 imo

[spurraider21]

They will this week, but I'd bet on a home underdog Andrew Luck 24/7/365 imo
sans Wayne? dude is a completely different player

[Chief Brody]

sans Wayne? dude is a completely different player

If the KC@IND matchup happens I'll gladly take your money.

[spurraider21]

If the KC@IND matchup happens I'll gladly take your money.
appreciate the offer but i'll preemptively decline. i pitched in a decent chunk of money into a season long pool that includes playoffs. unlike avante i plan to manage my gambling tbh

[Chief Brody]

No worries, but betting against an elite, clutch QB at home who will also be an underdog, when the opposing QB is Alex Smith doesn't sound like a winning proposition.

[spurraider21]

No worries, but betting against an elite, clutch QB at home who will also be an underdog, when the opposing QB is Alex Smith doesn't sound like a winning proposition.
Luck hasn't been playing at an elite level since he lost his Sidney Rice though. for what its worth, i'll be pulling for the colts, but dont have high expectations

[Brazil]

I had some hopes for the Lions... :depressed

[AchillesHeel]

I had some hopes for the Lions... :depressed

Detroit Cowboys :lol

[Brazil]

Detroit Cowboys :lol

:cry megatron wasting his career playing for the Lions :cry
:cry but but Stafford is white, how dat possible ? :cry

[spurraider21]

its not a guarantee for success. just a requisite in most cases

[Chinook]

If the Dolphins, Ravens and Bengals are tied after week 17, the Bengals miss the playoffs:lol..

Not necessarily. If they finish tied with New England, then it's the Patriots who miss instead. Certainly not out of the realm of possibility.

[DeadlyDynasty]

Not necessarily. If they finish tied with New England, then it's the Patriots who miss instead. Certainly not out of the realm of possibility.

Losing at home to the Bills is out of the realm of possibility.

[Chief Brody]

The current playoff seedings and records of fringe teams (along with remaining schedules):

AFC:

1. Denver Broncos (12-3): @OAK
2. New England Patriots (11-4): BUF
3. Cincinnati Bengals (10-5): BAL
4. Indianapolis Colts (10-5): JAX
5. Kansas City Chiefs (11-4): @SD
6. Miami Dolphins (8-7): NYJ
__________________________________________________ _________________________________

7. Baltimore Ravens (8-7): @CIN
8. San Diego Chargers (8-7): KC



NFC:

1. Seattle Seahawks (12-3): STL
2. Carolina Panthers (11-4): @ATL
3. Philadelphia Eagles (9-6): @DAL
4. Chicago Bears (8-7): GB
5. San Francisco 49ers (11-4): @AZ
6. New Orleans Saints (10-5): TB

__________________________________________________ ________________________________________

7. Arizona Cardinals (10-5): SF
8. Dallas Cowboys (8-7): PHI
9. Green Bay Packers (7-7-1): @ CHI
Updated

[Darth_Pelican]

I don't think I've ever seen a final weekend with so many important games. There is not one playoff team with the ability to rest their starters.

Edit: I guess technically, the Cheifs can rest their starters as they have the 5 seed locked up regardless.

[DeadlyDynasty]

I don't think I've ever seen a final weekend with so many important games. There is not one playoff team with the ability to rest their starters.
Chiefs tbh

[Darth_Pelican]

Chiefs tbh

Yep, was editing my comment at the same time you wrote this

[spurraider21]

:lmao dolphins lost to Geno

with ravens losing to the bengals and steelers winning, its up to San Diego. if they beat Chase Daniel, they're in the playoffs. if they lose, Pittsburgh gets in

[elemento]

yeah fuck Flacco and that 120m contract !

At least it was SD that got in, not the Steelers.

[Darth_Pelican]

Here we go!


First round bye (AFC)

1. Denver Broncos (13-3)
2. New England Patriots (12-4)

Wild Card weekend (AFC)

6. San Diego Chargers (9-7) at 3. Cincinnati Bengals (11-5)
5. Kansas City Chiefs (11-5) at 4. Indianapolis Colts (11-5)

First round bye (NFC)

1. Seattle Seahawks (13-3)
2. Carolina Panthers (12-4)

Wild Card weekend (NFC)

6. New Orleans Saints (11-5) at 3. Philadelphia Eagles (10-6)
5. San Francisco 49ers (12-4) at 4. Green Bay Packers (8-7-1)

[Darth_Pelican]

Here are the opening lines:

Colts(-3) vs. Chiefs

Bengals(-7.5) vs. Chargers

Packers(pk) vs. 49ers

Eagles(-2.5) vs. Saints

http://www.sportsgrid.com/nfl/heres-the-nfl-playoff-schedule-and-some-early-lines/

http://www.nationalledger.com/pop-culture-news/nfl-playoffs-2014-schedule-473341.shtml

[HarlemHeat37]

Predictions..

Eagles over Saints
49ers over Packers

Eagles over Panthers
Seahawks over 49ers

Seahawks over Eagles


Bengals over Chargers
Chiefs over Colts

Broncos over Chiefs
Patriots over Bengals

Broncos over Patriots

[resistanze]

Saints over Eagles
Packers over 49ers

Saints over Panthers
Seahawks over Packers

Seahawks over Saints


Bengals over Chargers
Chiefs over Colts

Broncos over Chiefs
Patriots over Bengals

Broncos over Patriots