***2014-15 Playoff Seeding Thread***

[DeadlyDynasty]

AFC:

1. z-Patriots (12-3): BUF
2. z-Broncos (11-4): OAK
3. x-Bengals (10-4-1): @ PIT
4. z-Colts (10-5): @ TEN
5. x-Steelers (10-5): CIN
6. Chargers (9-6): @ KC
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7. Ravens (9-6): CLE


NFC:

1. x-Seahawks (11-4): STL
2. x-Lions (11-4): @ GB
3. z-Cowboys (11-4): @ WAS
4. Panthers (6-8-1): @ ATL
5. x-Cardinals (11-4): @ SF
6. x-Packers (11-4): DET
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9. Falcons (6-9): CAR

[chunticakes]

AFC:

1. Patriots (7-2): @ IND, DET, @ GB, @ SD, MIA, @ NYJ, BUF
2. Broncos (7-2): @ STL, MIA, @ KC, BUF, @ SD, @ CIN, OAK
3. Colts (6-3): NE, JAX, WAS, @ CLE, HOU, @ DAL, @ TEN
4. Browns (6-3): HOU, @ ATL, @ BUF, IND, CIN, @ CAR, @ BAL
5. Chiefs (6-3): SEA, @ OAK, DEN, @ AZ, OAK, @ PIT, SD
6. Bengals (5-3-1): @ NO, @ TB, @ HOU, PIT, @ CLE, DEN, @ PIT
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7. Dolphins (6-4): @ DEN, @ NYJ, BAL, @ NE, MIN, NYJ
8. Steelers (6-4): @ TEN, NO, @ CIN, @ ATL, KC, CIN
9. Ravens (6-4): @ NO, SD, @ MIA, JAX, @ HOU, CLE
10. Chargers (5-4): OAK, STL, @ BAL, NE, DEN, @ SF, @ KC


NFC:

1. Cardinals (8-1): DET, @ SEA, @ ATL, KC, @ STL, SEA, @ SF
2. Lions (7-2): @ AZ, @ NE, CHI, TB, MIN, @ CHI, @ GB
3. Eagles (7-2): @ GB, TEN, @ DAL, SEA, DAL, @ WAS, @ NYG
4. Saints (4-5): CIN, BAL, @ STL, CAR, @ CHI, ATL, @ TB
5. Cowboys (7-3): @ NYG, PHI, @ CHI, @ PHI, IND, @ WAS
6. Seahawks (6-3): @ KC, AZ, @ SF, @ PHI, SF, @ AZ, STL
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7. Packers (6-3): PHI, @ MIN, NE, ATL, @ BUF, @ TB, DET
8. 49ers (5-4): @ NYG, WAS, SEA, @ OAK, @ SEA, SD, AZ
10. Panthers (3-6): ATL, @ MIN, @ NO, TB, CLE, @ ATL
11. Falcons (3-6): @ CAR, CLE, AZ, @ GB, PIT, @ NO, CAR


This week in particular has significant playoff implications. In the AFC, a Colts win this week against NE could very well give them the inside track to the top seed--their remaining schedule is dogshit, tbh. New England has the tiebreaker w/ Den but their schedule is murder...I see them finishing 3rd if they lose tomorrow. As for the 4th seed, sorry JoeTait75 (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=8623), but my gut tells me the Ravens or Steelers will take the division. Baltimore will more than likely finish 10-6 and sweep the Browns. Pittsburgh's road is a little rougher but I like them to finish 10-6 as well. These 2 teams will comprise the 4th and 6th seeds. The Bengals have at least 3 likely losses left (@Saints, at Steelers, Broncos), so that would put them at 9 wins--and thank Christ, I'm sick of them wasting a playoff spot every year. The Chargers schedule is laughably murderous, and you can always count on the Dolphins to lose at least one game every year to the Jets (they'll go 9-7). This brings us to the Chiefs--other than the opening stinker they haven't played a bad game this year. It's probably a bit too optimistic to say they'll steal the AFCW from Denver, but they're definitely a lock for the #5 seed. They hold some key tiebreakers right now.

In the NFC the playoff picture is muddied from top to bottom. Two teams immediately jump out at me, for a couple reasons: Green Bay and San Francisco--both our currently on the outside looking in, but it's not out of the realm of possibility that they finish with the byes. Both their schedules are favorable, and I see them winning their respective divisions. Arizona may have gained a big enough head start to squeak into the playoffs, but much like Cleveland I'm expecting a fall off (especially now that Palmer is out). The Lions have that nice 3-game home stretch against duds, which should be enough to get them to 10 wins. This week's game against AZ will be huge in the big picture--a win pretty much guarantees them at least a WC. The Eagles and Cowboys will duke it out till the end for #3, but if it comes down to the last game of the season then, well...you know. The Saints should win out with that sched. The Panthers schedule is cake, but too much Cam Newton doomed their season and it may be too late. This leaves the Seahawks--they're looking at anywhere from 3-5 losses left, easy. They just played 3 awful, awful opponents which inflated their record. Barring catastrophic injuries to other playoff contenders, this team is supremely fucked. Their game at Philly will likely be the death blow, since the NFC East runner up will have the tiebreaker on them in the WC race.

Pretty spot on analysis scro. I don't think Seattle makes it either.

[benefactor]

Texans will rise from the ashes with Clowney and Morris healthy and Lord Mallett under center. Their schedule is soft from here on out and they could easily go 9-7 and perhaps even 10-6 if they can gut out a will against Baltimore at home.

/homer

[JoeTait75]

AFC North-wise, to me Baltimore still has the best combination of coaching, QB and defense. They're my pick. Pittsburgh loses too many games to bad teams, which to me is a sign of bad coaching. With Cincinnati, Andy Dalton is a hot mess right now.

Cleveland? They might not have the experience and the depth. This Sunday's game is big, though. If the Browns beat the Texans to go to 7-3 I think they'll be in the race till the end. If they lose... look out below.

[Kawhi]

Bengals are making the playffs, only 1 more primetime game this season, so we should be good. Still be 1 & done though

[benefactor]

Cleveland? They might not have the experience and the depth. This Sunday's game is big, though. If the Browns beat the Texans to go to 7-3 I think they'll be in the race till the end. If they lose... look out below.
I'm really looking forward to this week's game tbh. Critical juncture for both teams.

[benefactor]

Well I just found out Foster is out. Grats on the win. Fuck.

[Raven]

i don't see us losing any game tbh

[JoeTait75]

Well I just found out Foster is out. Grats on the win. Fuck.

No Jordan Cameron, no Phil Taylor, no Alex Mack, no Josh Gordon... I wouldn't put this one in the "L" column just yet if I were you. Besides, do you really want to concede a game against the Browns in advance?

[benefactor]

:lol...true. Houston is just as good as tripping over their own dick as well though. We will see who outfails who.

[spurraider21]

good thread double d :tu

[J.T.]

Since 2012: Brady 0-7 on road and Luck 8-1 at home against winning teams. Luck's loss to Philadelphia earlier this season. The only really tough games left on the Colts schedule are this week and Dallas in Week 16. Houston game could be close only because division games are weird but I don't think the Colts would lose at home to Houston with a playoff bye at stake.

[Darth_Pelican]

Nice write up DD... One correction to note: The Saints don't play @Stl. That week should be @Pitt.

[AlexJones]

There's no way the Colts lose this game imo

[Clipper Nation]

:lol Tenth place and probably no chance of making the playoffs, yet our faggot fanbase doesn't want to tank for the highest possible draft pick because :cry "there's still a chance!!! We always play well in December!!!" :cry

[spurraider21]

:lol Tenth place and probably no chance of making the playoffs, yet our faggot fanbase doesn't want to tank for the highest possible draft pick because :cry "there's still a chance!!! We always play well in December!!!" :cry
maybe because 10th is 1 game away from the wildcard and you still get KC...

[Aztecfan03]

maybe because 10th is 1 game away from the wildcard and you still get KC...

even so, they won't make it far in the playoffs. I wouldn't mind tanking to be in a better position to get the best O-line and D-line we can.

[spurraider21]

even so, they won't make it far in the playoffs. I wouldn't mind tanking to be in a better position to get the best O-line and D-line we can.
maybe this is just coming from a fan who is starving for a playoff birth... but i'd take any playoff trip i can in the NFL. you never know who could get hot out of nowhere and win a chip they had no business winning. the giants did it twice. maybe the best QB from that draft class can do it too

[DeadlyDynasty]

The Chargers have an impossible road ahead of them (aside from the next 2 weeks)...doesn't mean they shouldn't try, but it'll be damn hard. The 49ers intrigue me the most--they'll be favored in 6 of their 7 remaining games. This could be a case of an extremely talented team being written off as over-the-hill a year too early (much like the 2012 Ravens).

[Flintstones32]

maybe this is just coming from a fan who is starving for a playoff birth... but i'd take any playoff trip i can in the NFL. you never know who could get hot out of nowhere and win a chip they had no business winning. the giants did it twice. maybe the best QB from that draft class can do it too

Absolutely agree. As a Lions fan I will take any playoff berth to keep us from screwing up many more top 10 draft picks please

[JoeTait75]

This isn't the NBA. You really don't have to tank in the NFL to have access to good players in the draft. The Steelers and the Ravens have drafted behind the Browns for years and years, yet they always seem to come up with superior players. Baltimore drafted Edward Reed after the Browns drafted William Green; Pittsburgh drafted Ben Roethlisberger after the Browns drafted Kellen Winslow Jr; etc, etc.

The NBA is more about where you draft; the NFL is more about how you draft.

[Robz4000]

DD with the goods :tu

[DeadlyDynasty]

updated...f'ing Nawlins.................

[Kawhi]

Bengals are making the playffs, only 1 more primetime game this season, so we should be good. Still be 1 & done though
:wakeup

[Kawhi]

http://espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs/machine

[manufan10]

Man, I really don't want to get my hopes up just to get them dashed again.... :depressed

[DeadlyDynasty]

AFC:

1. Patriots (9-2): @ GB, @ SD, MIA, @ NYJ, BUF
2. Broncos (8-3): @ KC, BUF, @ SD, @ CIN, OAK
3. Bengals (7-3-1): @ TB, PIT, @ CLE, DEN, @ PIT
4. Colts (7-4): WAS, @ CLE, HOU, @ DAL, @ TEN
5. Chiefs (7-4): DEN, @ AZ, OAK, @ PIT, SD
6. Chargers (7-4): @ BAL, NE, DEN, @ SF, @ KC
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7. Ravens (7-4): SD, @ MIA, JAX, @ HOU, CLE
8. Steelers (7-4): NO, @ CIN, @ ATL, KC, CIN
9. Browns (7-4): @ BUF, IND, CIN, @ CAR, @ BAL
10. Dolphins (6-5): @ NYJ, BAL, @ NE, MIN, NYJ
11. Bills (6-5): CLE, @ DEN, GB, @ OAK, @ NE


NFC:

1. Cardinals (9-2): @ ATL, KC, @ STL, SEA, @ SF
2. Packers (8-3): NE, ATL, @ BUF, @ TB, DET
3. Eagles (8-3): @ DAL, SEA, DAL, @ WAS, @ NYG
4. Falcons (4-7): AZ, @ GB, PIT, @ NO, CAR
5. Cowboys (8-3): PHI, @ CHI, @ PHI, IND, @ WAS
6. Seahawks (7-4): @ SF, @ PHI, SF, @ AZ, STL
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7. Lions (7-4): CHI, TB, MIN, @ CHI, @ GB
8. 49ers (7-4): SEA, @ OAK, @ SEA, SD, AZ
9. Saints (4-7): @ PIT, CAR, @ CHI, ATL, @ TB

Updated

[spurraider21]

thanks DD :tu

Cards could easily lose 3+ games from here on out

[Robz4000]

Whoever wins the SEA/SF game Thursday makes the playoffs while the other won't imo. Gonna be a bloodbath.

[Spur-Addict]

Whoever wins the SEA/SF game Thursday makes the playoffs while the other won't imo. Gonna be a bloodbath.

If we pull this out on Thanksgiving it will have been brutally earned. We haven't won in S.F in ages. Here's to neither of our teams losing any major players in this slugfest :toast

[BanditHiro]

do you think teams will tank for the 5th seed?

[Malik Hairston]

NFC has a good chance to have several 11+ wins teams, which is crazy, and there's a solid chance that the AFC is going to have 5-6 teams that are going to be battling around 10-6..there's a pretty decent chance that 2 of Pittsburgh/Baltimore/Miami wins 10 games and still misses the playoffs:wow..

This is one of the most competitive seasons that I can remember, tbh..

Oh, and a 6-10 team could win the NFC South..pathetic..

[Robz4000]

If we pull this out on Thanksgiving it will have been brutally earned. We haven't won in S.F in ages. Here's to neither of our teams losing any major players in this slugfest :toast

:toast

[chunticakes]

NFC has a good chance to have several 11+ wins teams, which is crazy, and there's a solid chance that the AFC is going to have 5-6 teams that are going to be battling around 10-6..there's a pretty decent chance that 2 of Pittsburgh/Baltimore/Miami wins 10 games and still misses the playoffs:wow..

This is one of the most competitive seasons that I can remember, tbh..

Oh, and a 6-10 team could win the NFC South..pathetic..

yeap. i got miami and pittsburgh out @ 10-6 in the afc and dallas and detroit out @ 10-6 in the nfc. meanwhile new orleans gets in @ 8-8. pathetic :lol

[Malik Hairston]

yeap. i got miami and pittsburgh out @ 10-6 in the afc and dallas and detroit out @ 10-6 in the nfc. meanwhile new orleans gets in @ 8-8. pathetic :lol

I think I'd be shocked if the Saints win 8 games, tbh..

7 wins is a lock in that division, and there's a chance that 6 wins it..I'll go with 7..

[resistanze]

Made a homer bet with a friend that GB makes it father this year than SF (his team)...rooting for Seadderall HARD...

[Robz4000]

Your friend is a dumbass. If Green Bay secures HFA they're basically a lock for the Super Bowl, and that's looking more and more likely.

[DeadlyDynasty]

AFC:

1. Patriots (9-2): @ GB, @ SD, MIA, @ NYJ, BUF
2. Broncos (8-3): @ KC, BUF, @ SD, @ CIN, OAK
3. Bengals (7-3-1): @ TB, PIT, @ CLE, DEN, @ PIT
4. Colts (7-4): WAS, @ CLE, HOU, @ DAL, @ TEN
5. Chiefs (7-4): DEN, @ AZ, OAK, @ PIT, SD
6. Chargers (7-4): @ BAL, NE, DEN, @ SF, @ KC
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7. Ravens (7-4): SD, @ MIA, JAX, @ HOU, CLE
8. Steelers (7-4): NO, @ CIN, @ ATL, KC, CIN
9. Browns (7-4): @ BUF, IND, CIN, @ CAR, @ BAL
10. Dolphins (6-5): @ NYJ, BAL, @ NE, MIN, NYJ
11. Bills (6-5): CLE, @ DEN, GB, @ OAK, @ NE


NFC:

1. Cardinals (9-2): @ ATL, KC, @ STL, SEA, @ SF
2. Packers (8-3): NE, ATL, @ BUF, @ TB, DET
3. Eagles (9-3): SEA, DAL, @ WAS, @ NYG
4. Falcons (4-7): AZ, @ GB, PIT, @ NO, CAR
5. Seahawks (8-4): @ PHI, SF, @ AZ, STL
6. Lions (8-4): TB, MIN, @ CHI, @ GB
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7. Cowboys (8-4): @ CHI, @ PHI, IND, @ WAS
8. 49ers (7-5): @ OAK, @ SEA, SD, AZ
9. Saints (4-7): @ PIT, CAR, @ CHI, ATL, @ TB

Dallas on the outside looking in. That win against the Seahawks is their only saving grace right now...they're 2 games behind in conference losses to Seattle, Detroit. They lose on tiebreakers to AZ and SF.

[spurraider21]

LOL at the notion from some people here that "arizona will be just fine, stanton is just as good as Palmer"

[Robz4000]

LOL at the notion from some people here that "arizona will be just fine, stanton is just as good as Palmer"

:lol yeah, I laughed at that too. People really overlooked how good of a season Palmer was having.

[spurraider21]

:lol yeah, I laughed at that too. People really overlooked how good of a season Palmer was having.
2nd half of last year he was playing great, too. thats why i was high on the cards this year

[Malik Hairston]

Has a little to do with Palmer, but he isn't anything special:lol, Arizona is just regressing to their normal level, a very solid team that wasn't as good as their record..

[spurraider21]

Has a little to do with Palmer, but he isn't anything special:lol, Arizona is just regressing to their normal level, a very solid team that wasn't as good as their record..
more than half of AZ's drives die within 4-5 plays. that murders your defense which was already thin on injuries. even if you aren't scoring, having sustained drives is a defense's best friend.

its the same story that we saw in the Denver game. for the first 20-25 minutes that game was up for grabs and was within a possession. they picked off Manning twice, forced a few punts. but iirc they had 8 or 9 consecutive drives last for 4 plays or less and the defense started to give up huge plays to demaryius. i dont think its a coincidence

[Darth_Pelican]

Has a little to do with Palmer, but he isn't anything special:lol, Arizona is just regressing to their normal level, a very solid team that wasn't as good as their record..

They remind me a lot of the Panthers and Bengals last year: fluky good regular season but everyone knew that they were never going to be a threat in the postseason.

[Malik Hairston]

They remind me a lot of the Panthers and Bengals last year: fluky good regular season but everyone knew that they were never going to be a threat in the postseason.

Ya, there are always teams that fit that mold..Kansas City from last year, too..

[DeadlyDynasty]

AFC:

1. Patriots (9-3): @ SD, MIA, @ NYJ, BUF
2. Broncos (8-3): BUF, @ SD, @ CIN, OAK
3. Bengals (7-3-1): @ TB, PIT, @ CLE, DEN, @ PIT
4. Colts (8-4): @ CLE, HOU, @ DAL, @ TEN
5. Chargers (8-4): NE, DEN, @ SF, @ KC
6. Chiefs (7-5): @ AZ, OAK, @ PIT, SD
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7. Bills (7-5): @ DEN, GB, @ OAK, @ NE
8. Ravens (7-5): @ MIA, JAX, @ HOU, CLE
9. Steelers (7-5): @ CIN, @ ATL, KC, CIN
10. Browns (7-5): IND, CIN, @ CAR, @ BAL
11. Dolphins (6-5): @ NYJ, BAL, @ NE, MIN, NYJ
12. Texans (6-6): @ JAX, @ IND, BAL, JAX


NFC:

1. Cardinals (9-3): KC, @ STL, SEA, @ SF
2. Packers (9-3): ATL, @ BUF, @ TB, DET
3. Eagles (9-3): SEA, DAL, @ WAS, @ NYG
4. Falcons (5-7): @ GB, PIT, @ NO, CAR
5. Seahawks (8-4): @ PHI, SF, @ AZ, STL
6. Lions (8-4): TB, MIN, @ CHI, @ GB
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7. Cowboys (8-4): @ CHI, @ PHI, IND, @ WAS
8. 49ers (7-5): @ OAK, @ SEA, SD, AZ
9. Saints (5-7): CAR, @ CHI, ATL, @ TB

Updated.

Man, those KC and HOU losses sting even more now...should be sitting at 9-3, but oh well. Our hopes basically hinge on 2 possible, but unlikely scenarios:

1. We beat GB in Buffalo 2 weeks from now--gonna be a tall order but the RWS crowd will be rocking louder than it's been for the past 15 years.
2. Denver loses one of their next 3 games and NE runs the table--therefore giving BB a legit excuse to rest his starters in Week 17. NE losing this week actually hurt the Bills.

Feels good to be in contention in the last month of the season:cry

[Aztecfan03]

Updated.

Man, those KC and HOU losses sting even more now...should be sitting at 9-3, but oh well. Our hopes basically hinge on 2 possible, but unlikely scenarios:

1. We beat GB in Buffalo 2 weeks from now--gonna be a tall order but the RWS crowd will be rocking louder than it's been for the past 15 years.
2. Denver loses one of their next 3 games and NE runs the table--therefore giving BB a legit excuse to rest his starters in Week 17. NE losing this week actually hurt the Bills.

Feels good to be in contention in the last month of the season:cry

sorry, you have no chance. It's gonna be between KC, SD, Miami, and all the AFC North teams.

[Spur-Addict]

Updated.

Man, those KC and HOU losses sting even more now...should be sitting at 9-3, but oh well. Our hopes basically hinge on 2 possible, but unlikely scenarios:

1. We beat GB in Buffalo 2 weeks from now--gonna be a tall order but the RWS crowd will be rocking louder than it's been for the past 15 years.
2. Denver loses one of their next 3 games and NE runs the table--therefore giving BB a legit excuse to rest his starters in Week 17. NE losing this week actually hurt the Bills.

Feels good to be in contention in the last month of the season:cry

I watched that K.C game, you guys practically gave it away. It was hard to watch.

[Darth_Pelican]

https://espnfivethirtyeight.files.wordpress.com/2014/12/beuoy-rfb-week14implications2.png?w=1024

[The Gemini Method]

Funny to see Carolina with any numerical chance to earn anything close to a playoff birth. But that is the position they are in being in the worse division this year...

[Flintstones32]

yeap. i got miami and pittsburgh out @ 10-6 in the afc and dallas and detroit out @ 10-6 in the nfc. meanwhile new orleans gets in @ 8-8. pathetic :lol

I agree that Dallas and Detroit finish at 10-6 but I am going to go out on a limb and say that puts them both in, especially if Arizona loses @ ATL this weekend. If they do, I believe there is a good chance they lose out and finish 9-7. I think the niners finish 9-7 also, which puts Dallas and Detroit in as 5 & 6 seeds. Niners could finish 10-6 also, which would then bring in conference wins as the tie breaker I think??? So 2 of those 3 would be in at that point. Now if Arizona beats ATL, they could be 10-6 also. I think SEA wins the division at 11-5 though, but if somehow they finish 10-6, it will get crazy.

[Aztecfan03]

I agree that Dallas and Detroit finish at 10-6 but I am going to go out on a limb and say that puts them both in, especially if Arizona loses @ ATL this weekend. If they do, I believe there is a good chance they lose out and finish 9-7. I think the niners finish 9-7 also, which puts Dallas and Detroit in as 5 & 6 seeds. Niners could finish 10-6 also, which would then bring in conference wins as the tie breaker I think??? So 2 of those 3 would be in at that point. Now if Arizona beats ATL, they could be 10-6 also. I think SEA wins the division at 11-5 though, but if somehow they finish 10-6, it will get crazy.

Doesn't Arizona play KC this weekend? They just lost to ATL this past week.

[Avante]

We should see...

GB
Seattle
Philly
NO

as division winners. Arizona/Lions as WC's

Den
Indy
Cincy
NE

As division winners, with..this is tough. I think the Chargers are better than anyone left but they have a brutal December.

[Flintstones32]

Doesn't Arizona play KC this weekend? They just lost to ATL this past week.

my bad. you are right. was looking at a non-updated version it seems. Well in that case I think Arizona is out then at 9-7. With Cowboys, Lions and niners fighting for the 2 WC spots at 10-6. Just dont see them beating any of the 4 teams left on their schedule, Arizona that is. We shall see. And I think the niners could easily go 9-7 if they can't beat the Chargers

[Aztecfan03]

Baltimore's chances should decrease with the loss of Ngata. Unfortunately that gives Miami a better chance of winning this week and a likely 10-6 record if they do.

[djohn2oo8]

Gotta give O'Brien credit, one year removed after 2-14, and nearly ZERO draft picks contributing, at 7-6 one last chance at making the wildcard.

[HI-FI]

Gotta give O'Brien credit, one year removed after 2-14, and nearly ZERO draft picks contributing, at 7-6 one last chance at making the wildcard.
did a great job with Penn State considering the post-Sandusky buttfucking by NCAA. He might be one of the few Belichick guys to really pan out as a HC.

[DeadlyDynasty]

AFC:

1. Patriots (10-3): MIA, @ NYJ, BUF
2. Broncos (10-3): @ SD, @ CIN, OAK
3. Colts (9-4): HOU, @ DAL, @ TEN
4. Bengals (8-4-1): @ CLE, DEN, @ PIT
5. Steelers (8-5): @ ATL, KC, CIN
6. Chargers (8-5): DEN, @ SF, @ KC
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7. Ravens (8-5): JAX, @ HOU, CLE
8. Texans (7-6): @ IND, BAL, JAX
9. Dolphins (7-6): @ NE, MIN, NYJ
10. Chiefs (7-6): OAK, @ PIT, SD
11. Bills (7-6): GB, @ OAK, @ NE
12. Browns (7-6): CIN, @ CAR, @ BAL


NFC:

1. Cardinals (10-3): @ STL, SEA, @ SF
2. Packers (9-3): ATL, @ BUF, @ TB, DET
3. Eagles (9-4): DAL, @ WAS, @ NYG
4. Falcons (5-7): @ GB, PIT, @ NO, CAR
5. Seahawks (9-4): SF, @ AZ, STL
6. Lions (9-4): MIN, @ CHI, @ GB
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7. Cowboys (9-4): @ PHI, IND, @ WAS
8. 49ers (7-6): @ SEA, SD, AZ
11. Saints (5-8): @ CHI, ATL, @ TB

updated

[Robz4000]

Like I said, Chargers control their own destiny. 2-1 may actually be enough tbh.

[spurraider21]

its glorious to see the Chiefs 1 game out after what happened a couple of thursdays ago :lol

[Aztecfan03]

Like I said, Chargers control their own destiny. 2-1 may actually be enough tbh.

realistically all the teams below them right now likely lose 1 more except for maybe the Ravens. I know we have tiebreaker over ravens but not sure with steelers or 3-way tie.

[The Gemini Method]

its glorious to see the Chiefs 1 game out after what happened a couple of thursdays ago :lol

Going for det sweep this weekend, bruh?

[spurraider21]

Going for det sweep this weekend, bruh?
would be cool to have our first win streak since 2012

[The Gemini Method]

would be cool to have our first win streak since 2012

Yeah. It's been that long? Sheesh. I'll be pullin' for the Raiders to beat them Chefs. Still can't believe we lost to that team.

[Spur-Addict]

Yeah. It's been that long? Sheesh. I'll be pullin' for the Raiders to beat them Chefs. Still can't believe we lost to that team.

Yeaaaaaaah, that's how important stopping the run is. Can't stop the run, then you aren't stopping a damn thing. Don't care how good the back end is. Luckily we're solidified once again :toast

[The Gemini Method]

Even though we were gashed by KC, it wasn't like we did not have our opportunities. That's what I take from that. The offense is what I'd be concerned with going forward. The D is finally healthy and they are rolling. Simon is proving his worth and avenged the 5-penalty showing against the 49ers. Maxwell has began to be versatile and an unheralded member of LOB. We sorely missed Chancellor and Wags. Those two being that grit and we'll be fine on that end. But you're right. If you give up the run then it's going to be hard to win.

[chunticakes]

So with that win the Cardinals are in for sure. They'll likely lose their next two games and face the winner of the NFC South. Fucking Cowboys have to win out. :bang

[DeadlyDynasty]

AFC:

1. Patriots (11-3): @ NYJ, BUF
2. Broncos (11-3): @ CIN, OAK
3. Colts (10-4): @ DAL, @ TEN
4. Bengals (9-4-1): DEN, @ PIT
5. Steelers (9-5): KC, CIN
6. Ravens (9-5): @ HOU, CLE
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7. Chiefs (8-6): @ PIT, SD
8. Chargers (8-6): @ SF, @ KC
9. Bills (8-6): @ OAK, @ NE



NFC:

1. Cardinals (11-3): SEA, @ SF
2. Lions (10-4): @ CHI, @ GB
3. Cowboys (10-4): IND, @ WAS
4. Panthers (5-8-1): CLE, @ ATL
5. Seahawks (10-4): @ AZ, STL
6. Packers (10-4): @ TB, DET
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7. Eagles (9-5): @ WAS, @ NYG
11. Saints (5-8): @ CHI, ATL, @ TB
14. Falcons (5-9): @ NO, CAR
Updated, the Bills are still in it! Gonna take some maneuvering to make it in, but gotta keep the faith:cry

The problem is the AFC North has too many playoff teams--and Pittsburgh & Baltimore likely win out. Cincinnati could likely lose their next 2, but if they happen to beat Denver then that means the Week 17 Bills@Pats matchup will mean nothing to NE (our only chance of winning that game). The Texans could beat Baltimore but the Ravens are guaranteed a blowout victory against Cleveland in Week 17--besides, if we both finish 10-6 I don't know who would get the tiebreaker anyways.

Still, despite a horrible GM, OC, OL, and QB situation the Bills are staying competitive. Imagine this defense when Kiko comes back next year:drool:

[Flintstones32]

Just need the Eagles to lose one more time and then the Lions will have no say in keeping themselves out of the playoffs!!!!

[The Gemini Method]

The re-formatting of the playoffs to 14 teams with the caveat that they would adjust whom hosts games in cases like this year with the NFC South sucking harder than Asa Akira in her first demo tryin' to make a name for herself--is coming too late tbh. 5-8-1? A division leader? :lol

[DeadlyDynasty]

AFC:

1. Patriots (11-3): @ NYJ, BUF
2. Broncos (11-3): @ CIN, OAK
3. Colts (10-4): @ DAL, @ TEN
4. Bengals (9-4-1): DEN, @ PIT
5. Steelers (9-5): KC, CIN
6. Ravens (9-5): @ HOU, CLE
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7. Chiefs (8-6): @ PIT, SD
8. Chargers (8-6): @ SF, @ KC
9. Bills (8-6): @ OAK, @ NE



NFC:

1. Cardinals (11-3): SEA, @ SF
2. Lions (10-4): @ CHI, @ GB
3. Cowboys (10-4): IND, @ WAS
4. Saints (6-8): ATL, @ TB
5. Seahawks (10-4): @ AZ, STL
6. Packers (10-4): @ TB, DET
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7. Eagles (9-5): @ WAS, @ NYG
11. Panthers (5-8-1): CLE, @ ATL
14. Falcons (5-9): @ NO, CAR

Updated

[Darth_Pelican]

Finally back on top of the division. I wish I could say that I'm confident that they will stay there, but this team has been the most bipolar of all time. They look like the best team in the NFL some weeks, and the worst team in the NFL other weeks. I'll be sick if the Falcons beat us at home.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

Finally back on top of the division. I wish I could say that I'm confident that they will stay there, but this team has been the most bipolar of all time. They look like the best team in the NFL some weeks, and the worst team in the NFL other weeks. I'll be sick if the Falcons beat us at home.

Good luck my nigga. I think you guys take ATL.. I think Tampa might pull an upset off though. The Saints tend to always lose games they should win at the end of the year. I think the past two years it was St. Louis

[Darth_Pelican]

Good luck my nigga. I think you guys take ATL.. I think Tampa might pull an upset off though. The Saints tend to always lose games they should win at the end of the year. I think the past two years it was St. Louis

You guys have a bye week coming up vs. Johnny

[DeadlyDynasty]

AFC:

1. z-Patriots (12-3): BUF
2. z-Broncos (11-3): @ CIN, OAK
3. z-Colts (10-5): @ TEN
4. Bengals (9-4-1): DEN, @ PIT
5. x-Steelers (10-5): CIN
6. Chargers (9-6): @ KC
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7. Ravens (9-6): CLE


NFC:

1. x-Seahawks (11-4): STL
2. x-Lions (11-4): @ GB
3. z-Cowboys (11-4): @ WAS
4. Panthers (6-8-1): @ ATL
5. x-Cardinals (11-4): @ SF
6. x-Packers (11-4): DET
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9. Falcons (6-9): CAR

Updated

[Kool Bob Love]

If everything goes according to plan. Seahawks - Panthers NFCC game is looking very real.

[AlexJones]

Seadderall is heading back to the superbowl where they'll get run over by Belicheat and company tbh

them Pats are drawing the Colts in the divisional round and then Denver at home in the Conference game

[DeadlyDynasty]

Probably looking at the bandwagonest final 4 of all time: Seahawks, Patriots, Steelers, and Cowboys...ugh. It's pretty fucking bad when you'd prefer NE to win over the other 3

[spurraider21]

:lol bills
:cry we would have lost next week anyway

[DeadlyDynasty]

Well, Considering we've never beaten Brady in New England and it's their strongest team since 2007, anybody with half a brain knows the Bills are losing and not even covering in that game.

[resistanze]

Packers are currently the 5th seed

[spurraider21]

Well, Considering we've never beaten Brady in New England and it's their strongest team since 2007, anybody with half a brain knows the Bills are losing and not even covering in that game.
yeah but that can't be your copout to escape some crow :lol

[DeadlyDynasty]

Packers are currently the 5th seed
No.

[DeadlyDynasty]

yeah but that can't be your copout to escape some crow :lol
Sure it can...but congrats on officially eliminating the 9th seed (going into this week) in the AFC:lol

I would give excuses on why we lost, but it's Buffalo--they've cornered the market on losing. The 48-7 loss to NE next week will be comforting, though

[resistanze]

No.

Yes

TB1: Head-to-head - N/A
TB2: Conf record - Tied
TB3: Common games - 2-2 Packers vs 2-3 Cards*

[DeadlyDynasty]

ok then ESPN messed up the standings

[Kool Bob Love]

them Pats are drawing the Colts in the divisional round and then Denver at home in the Conference game

not that horseshit again. Last year game was so fucking boring. I'll take the pats vs anyone but the Broncos.

[BanditHiro]

http://i.imgur.com/JHdFFhO.png

The Cowboys game is irrelevant unless GB and DET tie so they can sit their starters against the Redskins, lose, and still get the 2nd seed

[AlexJones]

Lions gonna win their 2nd playoff game in 57 years at AT&T tbh

[Flintstones32]

http://i.imgur.com/JHdFFhO.png

The Cowboys game is irrelevant unless GB and DET tie so they can sit their starters against the Redskins, lose, and still get the 2nd seed

dallas needs the rams to beat seattle in seattle to have any chance at a 2nd seed. Dallas will finish with the 3 seed and host Detroit. Seattle will get 1 seed, GB 2, Dal 3, CAR/ATL 4, ARI 5 and DET 6.

So Lions travel to Dallas and Cardinals to CAR/ATL.

[Robz4000]

:lol anyone thinking the Chargers won't be representing the AFC in the Superbowl

[resistanze]

dallas needs the rams to beat seattle in seattle to have any chance at a 2nd seed. Dallas will finish with the 3 seed and host Detroit. Seattle will get 1 seed, GB 2, Dal 3, CAR/ATL 4, ARI 5 and DET 6.

So Lions travel to Dallas and Cardinals to CAR/ATL.

Your fucking team seems to be have Angels with them season; you should be more optimistic about a win next week

[Flintstones32]

Your fucking team seems to be have Angels with them season; you should be more optimistic about a win next week

Lol. I mean there is always a chance in the NFL but if there ever was a guaranteed win between 11 win teams it's the Packers at home against the lions. Angels or not heh

[Malik Hairston]

Pretty funny that the winner of the worst division in NFL history will probably be favored to win in round 1 vs. Arizona:lol..

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

1) Seattle (BYE) vs. 4) Carolina vs. 5) Cardinals winner
2) Packers (BYE) vs. 3) Cowboys vs. 6) Lions winner


1) New England (BYE) vs. 4) Colts vs. 5) Steelers/Bengals [loser] winner
2) Denver (BYE) vs. 3) Steelers/Bengals [winner] vs. 6) Ravens winner

[spurraider21]

they reseed after every round tbh

[Spur-Addict]

they reseed after every round tbh

:lol

[TheCultOfPersonality]

Rooting for the Lions next week. Rather face Newton or Lindley than Romo tbh.

[Pelicans78]

Rooting for the Lions next week. Rather face Newton or Lindley than Romo tbh.

Packers will face Dallas. See no way Lions winning that game.

[Emily Rose]

Steelers will handle the Ravens with ease. Then they will have their way with the declining Broncos. They will be way too much for New England and are long overdue to get revenge on Brady/Belichick. Then they finish their SB run dethroning Seattle. Pittsburgh is peaking at the perfect time. This is the most dangerous/complete team in the playoffs and it isn't even close.

[Kool Bob Love]

:lol anyone thinking the Chargers won't be representing the AFC in the Superbowl

Bruh,

[Thread]

I hope Carolina whips the dog shit out of the Cards. Failing that I hope the Seahawks whip the dog shit out of the Cards.

[Arcadian]

Steelers will handle the Ravens with ease. Then they will have their way with the declining Broncos. They will be way too much for New England and are long overdue to get revenge on Brady/Belichick. Then they finish their SB run dethroning Seattle. Pittsburgh is peaking at the perfect time. This is the most dangerous/complete team in the playoffs and it isn't even close.

:toast

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

Panthers/Cardinals set for Saturday at 4:25

80% chance of rain

[Malik Hairston]

:lol the AFC is so awful, tbh..

The 2nd round will feature the Steelers/Colts/Ravens/Bengals :lmao:lmao..

Hopefully the Patriots have to play Pittsburgh or Baltimore, though, since Cinci has no chance and Belichick owns Luck..

[Arcadian]

:lol the AFC is so awful, tbh..

The 2nd round will feature the Steelers/Colts/Ravens/Bengals :lmao:lmao..

Hopefully the Patriots have to play Pittsburgh or Baltimore, though, since Cinci has no chance and Belichick owns Luck..

At least we don't have a 7-win team in the fucking playoffs, like the NFC.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

At least we don't have a 7-win team in the fucking playoffs, like the NFC.
Shut up faggot... We make it further than your scrub team.


also :lol at you calling the NFC soft, when the AFC is known for the opposite

[Arcadian]

Shut up faggot... We make it further than your scrub team.


also :lol at you calling the NFC soft, when the AFC is known for the opposite

Dude, I wasn't even insulting your team directly. The Panthers might make some noise. I'm just saying it's a bit strange to call out the AFC when it was an extremely competitive conference, while a team with a losing record is making the playoffs in the NFC. I didn't think this would be difficult to grasp.