If we lose to Arizona and the Jets beat NYG

[Be Weary of Query]

Which is a very distinct possibility...the following would have to happen in order to make the Playoffs:

Week 17

Bengals beat Ravens
Dolphins beat Jets

However...the Chiefs must beat the Raiders in Week 16 in Kansas City for that to hold true. If not, the Raiders will also have to lose in Week 17 (vs. San Diego) along with the other two scenarios playing out in the final week.

NFL - Playoff Scenario Generator- Yahoo! Sports

 

[DanBengalfan]

yes, that's true, but the odds are, if we lose to Arizona we can forget it.

This team needs to build up steam going into the playoffs. you don't want to go into the playoffs playing flat. No "barely beating crappy teams" "Marvin" style of play is going to first get you past Pittsburgh and then New England in order for you to face off against Green Bay and beat them too.

 

[rmilia1]

Arizona isnt crappy. As a matter of fact they have been substantially better than the Bengals the last 8 weeks of the season. That said itll be a good, low scoring game IMO.

 

[DanBengalfan]

They are crappy.
they pulled it out against S.F. which is great, but then nearly laid an egg against Cleveland.

The Bengals are crappiER.
but we should win (55-60% chance) since we're playing at home.

 

[cincygrad]

Arizona is playing well. They're getting a ton out of their special teams. To me, the key to the game is to make them go on long, sustained drives. Don't let any big plays on punt returns - I wouldn't kick it to Peterson, minimize turnovers and pentalties and we'll have a good shot.

Of course, limiting turnovers and penalties might be pipe dream for this team right now.

 

[rmilia1]

They are crappy.
they pulled it out against S.F. which is great, but then nearly laid an egg against Cleveland.

The Bengals are crappiER.
but we should win (55-60% chance) since we're playing at home.

Eh, neither team is that bad. Arizona has won like 6 of their last 7 once they got better play from their QB. Bengals have just hit a tough patch in the schedule. I like Arizona to win this one 17-13 or 20-17 ( something like that)

 

[DanBengalfan]

wins against UFL teams like the rams and cleveland don't count.

they still suck, as do the Bengals.

 

[OregonDucks]

Arizona along with Seattle are playing some of their best football of the season right now. Cards are no game to overlook.

I expect the Jets to beat the Giants, because the Jets are backed up against a wall and for some reason NYJ seem to play their best when they are in a do or die situation.

 

[cincygrad]

Arizona along with Seattle are playing some of their best football of the season right now. Cards are no game to overlook.

I expect the Jets to beat the Giants, because the Jets are backed up against a wall and for some reason NYJ seem to play their best when they are in a do or die situation.

Same can be said for the Giants..... At this point, I'd trust Eli much more than Sanchez and I think that gives the edge to the Giants.

 

[rmilia1]

Giants are playing like shit though. Lost 4 of their last 5. Jets always seem to win these kind of games.

 

[OregonDucks]

Giants are playing like shit though. Lost 4 of their last 5. Jets always seem to win these kind of games.

This. I was very discouraged with the Giants chances after their flop against the Redskins. They got smashed by the Skins and that is not good. Along with how the Jets usually play and win these must win games, I will go with NYJ.

However, I'll take Bengals over the Cardinals, just Arizona is not a team to sleep on right now.

 

[bengaldoug]

I expect the Jets to win simply because if they do it hurts us......I expect us to lose to the Cards simply because we need to win badly, and we are the Bengals......I can't be wrong on both, can I?

Well, can I???????????????

 

[vancelot23]

Arizona had Baltimore beaten too, but played a bad second half. They're playing well.