Fix the NFL playoffs

[HaroldSeattle]

The Cowboys could potentially go 8-8 and still win the division and host a playoff game.


What is wrong with this playoff system?


I wish they would simply get rid of divisions and let the top teams play each other and the bottom teams play each other.

At the end of the season, the top 6 teams get in the playoffs. None of this division crap where a crap team like the Cowboys get to host a playoff game.

Your late to the party. Already debated in this thread:

Game Thread: - 49ers (10-1) @ Ravens (9-2)

 

[Shanemansj13]

Skip the regular season. Look at preseason Madden team ratings. Top two team ratings go to the SB. Simple enough for ya?

 

[tabascojet]

Even though Seattle won that game, I was NOT OK with that. If a division sucks badly enough that a 7-9 team wins the division, shut them out of the playoffs and bring in a third wild card team.

the old saskatchewan special eh??

 

[Fountain City Blues]

I am open to the idea of re-seeding playoff teams, who have already made the playoffs, based on record. That much isn't unreasonable, imo.

The Chargers got the rules for the draft changed. Not like we haven't made that kind of change before because of dopey playoff teams.

 

[PhilSimms11]

The Cowboys could potentially go 8-8 and still win the division and host a playoff game.

What is wrong with this playoff system?

I wish they would simply get rid of divisions and let the top teams play each other and the bottom teams play each other.

At the end of the season, the top 6 teams get in the playoffs. None of this division crap where a crap team like the Cowboys get to host a playoff game.

How many times have you read the chicken shit response 'if you want to host then win your division'? Welcome to my neighborhood. It's dumb as fuck how they seed the playoff teams. I agree. However, I'm not on board with doing away with divisions. If the season ended today this is how I'd seed the playoff teams.

(1)BAL (10-2)*
(2)NE (10-2)*
(3)BUF (9-3)
(4)HOU (8-4)*
(5)KC (8-4)*
(6)PIT (7-5)

(1)NO (10-2)*
(2)SEA (10-2)*
(3)SF (10-2)
(4)GB (9-3)*
(5)MIN (8-4)
(6)DAL (6-6)*
*division leader

You're welcome, everybody.

 

[HaroldSeattle]

How many times have you read the chicken shit response 'if you want to host then win your division'? Welcome to my neighborhood. It's dumb as fuck how they seed the playoff teams. I agree. However, I'm not on board with doing away with divisions. If the season ended today this is how I'd seed the playoff teams.

(1)BAL (10-2)*
(2)NE (10-2)*
(3)BUF (9-3)
(4)HOU (8-4)*
(5)KC (8-4)*
(6)PIT (7-5)

(1)NO (10-2)*
(2)SEA (10-2)*
(3)SF (10-2)
(4)GB (9-3)*
(5)MIN (8-4)
(6)DAL (6-6)*
*division leader

You're welcome, everybody.

You'd be wrecking the drama of those division show downs by watering down the importance of them. Good to see you've come around on keeping divisions though.

 

[Thruthefog]

The Cowboys could potentially go 8-8 and still win the division and host a playoff game.


What is wrong with this playoff system?


I wish they would simply get rid of divisions and let the top teams play each other and the bottom teams play each other.

At the end of the season, the top 6 teams get in the playoffs. None of this division crap where a crap team like the Cowboys get to host a playoff game.

 

[Manster7588]

OP doesn't understand contracts and now he's crying about the playoffs.
He needs to find a knitting forum to chat in, it has to be more his speed.

 

[Guy Incognito]

 

[PhilSimms11]

You'd be wrecking the drama of those division show downs by watering down the importance of them. Good to see you've come around on keeping divisions though.

When have I ever campaigned to get rid of divisions? I'm all for keeping divisions. However, I'm all in for realignment.

 

[Judge Fudge]

The Cowboys could potentially go 8-8 and still win the division and host a playoff game.


What is wrong with this playoff system?


I wish they would simply get rid of divisions and let the top teams play each other and the bottom teams play each other.

At the end of the season, the top 6 teams get in the playoffs. None of this division crap where a crap team like the Cowboys get to host a playoff game.

I think dallas SHOULD BE IN A PLAYOFF GAME BECAUSE THEY WON THE FUCKING DIVISION.

IMO if 5th has a better record than 4th. They deserved to have a home playoff game.

Now answer this question:

"Is this because the your Vikings miss the playoffs because they are #6?"

 

[HaroldSeattle]

When have I ever campaigned to get rid of divisions? I'm all for keeping divisions. However, I'm all in for realignment.

Been a good while since your annual "this is how I would do things if I ran the NFL " thread so maybe I got it a bit wrong, but in any case your my showcase for those with crack pot ideas on how to change (fix) something that isn't broke. Present OP has joined the club.

 

[Manster7588]

So you are okay with an 8-8 Dallas or a 7-9 Washington hosting a playoff game?


It just doesn't seem fair to me.

Life isn't fair, if it were I'd have Bill Gates money.

 

[Beaker]

The NFL has the best playoff system in American sports. It is fine. Don't fuck with it.

 

[dtgold88]

So you are okay with an 8-8 Dallas or a 7-9 Washington hosting a playoff game?


It just doesn't seem fair to me.

It's fair because everyone plays by the same rules and knows them going in. I'm sure my team would be much better off taking Dallas' place in the NFC East but not to be.

divisions also makes it easier to schedule teams/divisions.

 

[dtgold88]

I would much rather see the top 6 teams with the best records be seated 1 thru 6 regardless of division.

and how are you scheduling teams with no divisions to make it fair?

 

[HaroldSeattle]

The NFL has the best playoff system in American sports. It is fine. Don't fuck with it.

Damn right!

 

[Manster7588]

Is it too soon to call Thread Fail.

 

[rmilia1]

NBA got rid of the "rewarding division winners with homecourt advsntage" thing years back. Playoffs are better now.

 

[HaroldSeattle]

NBA got rid of the "rewarding division winners with homecourt advsntage" thing years back. Playoffs are better now.

NBA is trash so not a worthy recommendation IMO.