Are the Chargers the Favorite for the Wildcard?

[Tacoma_canuck]

I hate to say it but Cincy might lay a giant egg and the Ravens win. I don't know, just a feeling. Miami is definitely in position to get in for sure but as everyone has stated, which Jets team shows up is anyone's guess. They aren't saving Ryan's job anyway, imo but they might want him to leave with a W. I don't think KC can beat the Chargers even if they play their starters. They couldn't do it at home when there was a lot more at stake a few weeks back. Honestly, it wouldn't surprise me one bit if all the teams in the hunt win their games. Let the tie-breakers commence. Happy festivus

 

[Midnightangel]

I hate to say it but Cincy might lay a giant egg and the Ravens win. I don't know, just a feeling. Miami is definitely in position to get in for sure but as everyone has stated, which Jets team shows up is anyone's guess. They aren't saving Ryan's job anyway, imo but they might want him to leave with a W. I don't think KC can beat the Chargers even if they play their starters. They couldn't do it at home when there was a lot more at stake a few weeks back. Honestly, it wouldn't surprise me one bit if all the teams in the hunt win their games. Let the tie-breakers commence. Happy festivus

Cincy has to play well and win.

Right now they're 10-5 along with the Colts. If they lose and the Colts win, Cincy drops down to the 4th seed and would be hosting the Chiefs. Not good.

There is a huge....HUGE difference between playing Pittsburgh/Baltimore/San Diego/Miami and playing the Chiefs.

If Cincy wins and NE loses, I wonder if they might move up to the #2 slot? I don't know the tie breakers on that but they'd both be 11-5 at that point.

 

[Tacoma_canuck]

Cincy has to play well and win.

Right now they're 10-5 along with the Colts. If they lose and the Colts win, Cincy drops down to the 4th seed and would be hosting the Chiefs. Not good.

There is a huge....HUGE difference between playing Pittsburgh/Baltimore/San Diego/Miami and playing the Chiefs.

If Cincy wins and NE loses, I wonder if they might move up to the #2 slot? I don't know the tie breakers on that but they'd both be 11-5 at that point.

true, but Cincy had an open window just a few weeks ago to jump ahead of N.E. and played like crap so I don't trust them to step up even though they have been playing better lately. And as far as the Chiefs go, they haven't played very good down the stretch. I think they might be a one and done no matter where they go to play. Honestly, in the play-offs, it won't matter who had the better record. If the Chargers get in, they could be a tough out for anybody. I would rather face the Chiefs than the Chargers at this point. Of course, if Cincy loses, it means the Ravens knock out the Chargers, doesn't it.

 

[cdumler7]

Cincy has to play well and win.

Right now they're 10-5 along with the Colts. If they lose and the Colts win, Cincy drops down to the 4th seed and would be hosting the Chiefs. Not good.

There is a huge....HUGE difference between playing Pittsburgh/Baltimore/San Diego/Miami and playing the Chiefs.

If Cincy wins and NE loses, I wonder if they might move up to the #2 slot? I don't know the tie breakers on that but they'd both be 11-5 at that point.

If Cincy wins and NE loses yes Cincy jumps them as they beat them earlier in the year in the head to head.

 

[HizzleRocker]

Cincy is firing on all cylinders; playing at home where they are undefeated; and has a ton to play for seeding wise. I think they may blow the Ravens out.

Crazy to think the main factor in which team gets in comes down the the New York Jets. Jets win = Chargers in playoffs.

 

[MilkSpiller22]

Cincy is firing on all cylinders; playing at home where they are undefeated; and has a ton to play for seeding wise. I think they may blow the Ravens out.

Crazy to think the main factor in which team gets in comes down the the New York Jets. Jets win = Chargers in playoffs.

The only team of the 3 that can lose and still make it to the playoffs is Baltimore... SD is the least likely to get the 6th seed since they lose in all tie breakers no matter how many teams they are tied with...

 

[Midnightangel]

If Cincy wins and NE loses yes Cincy jumps them as they beat them earlier in the year in the head to head.

That would send the #6 seed to NE to play the Pats and should the Pats win, it sends them to the #1 seed, which should be Denver.

Long shot as I don't see NE losing to the Bills this weekend but you never know.

 

[HizzleRocker]

The only team of the 3 that can lose and still make it to the playoffs is Baltimore... SD is the least likely to get the 6th seed since they lose in all tie breakers no matter how many teams they are tied with...

Assuming all games are equal - Chargers are the least likely. However, I think it is almost a sure bet that 2 things will happen:

1) Cincy beats Ravens at home; and
2) Chargers beat KC backups at home.

So - it all comes down the the Jets, imo.