RACE TO THE PLAYOFFS

[molsaniceman]

 

[molsaniceman]

 

[Moab]

In the NFC 1, 2 and 5 are probably the only contenders. In the AFC, good luck picking a favorite, probably going to be whoever gets hot from here on in.

 

[Tainthappening]

Schedule for this week.

Highlighted games:

• Both teams are either in the playoff or 1 game out of playoff position based on table above
• Pittsburg v Indy and TB v GB only games with both opponents presently in.

All the other games at least 1 of the 2 teams in playoffs or 1 game out per above table.

For me... best game on the slate is Dallas at Buffalo.

 

[Tainthappening]

In the NFC 1, 2 and 5 are probably the only contenders. In the AFC, good luck picking a favorite, probably going to be whoever gets hot from here on in.

Ravens have Jags, 49ers, Dolphins and Steelers if they win 3 of 4 (and 1 is the Dolphins) I will put them as team to beat in AFC.

 

[PDay8810]

In the NFC 1, 2 and 5 are probably the only contenders. In the AFC, good luck picking a favorite, probably going to be whoever gets hot from here on in.

ain't no way Dallas beats both SF and Philly on the road. I'M reminded by eagle fans that we Cowboy fans know Dallas never make the championship game.

#playingforsecond

lol

 

[Clayton]

Ravens have Jags, 49ers, Dolphins and Steelers if they win 3 of 4 (and 1 is the Dolphins) I will put them as team to beat in AFC.

I'm not even really sure I'd have them as the team to beat but by process of elimination maybe they have the best odds.

I still think the AFC West has a great chance of representing the AFC although the odds of it being the Chiefs and not the Broncos have gone down to almost even odds at this point.

 

[shopson67]

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As soon as we thought the Pats screwed things up by winning Thursday, every active team below them won 5-9. Only the bye week Cards and Commodes (and the inept Panthers) didn't win in the top 9.

 

[Tainthappening]

I'm not even really sure I'd have them as the team to beat but by process of elimination maybe they have the best odds.

I still think the AFC West has a great chance of representing the AFC although the odds of it being the Chiefs and not the Broncos have gone down to almost even odds at this point.

Broncos will be a wildcard most likely... unless Chiefs drop both divisional games they have. I do not see Broncos winning 3 road games to get to Super Bowl.

I give KC a chance, but only because of Mahomes... but if he has to go on the road, that will be something new for him in trying to get to the Super Bowl.

 

[Clayton]

Broncos will be a wildcard most likely... unless Chiefs drop both divisional games they have. I do not see Broncos winning 3 road games to get to Super Bowl.

I give KC a chance, but only because of Mahomes... but if he has to go on the road, that will be something new for him in trying to get to the Super Bowl.

I dont think Mahomes going on the road is an issue at all. The issue is the idea of the Chiefs going three straight games without being sloppy. Or even in getting to the playoffs its probably 6 out of 7 games without being sloppy. Chiefs have been sloppy in over half of their games. Its kinda who they are this year.

I do think wildcards in general have an uphill battle. But the past couple of seasons have been all Mahomes and Burrow so predicting even the Ravens is a bit of a projection. Lamar Jackson hasnt even been to an AFCCG yet.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

It's freaking insane following the chase for this season's wild cards. In the AFC one game separates 8 teams vying for the 3 WC spots. In the NFC that same one game separates 6 for those 3 spots, but one extra team factors in as well, being the NFC South division is also up for grabs. Gonna be a fascinating final month.

 

[PDay8810]

I dont think Mahomes going on the road is an issue at all.

least we'll find out.

Mahomes should be fine, how bout the chiefs?

 

[Clayton]

least we'll find out.

Mahomes should be fine, how bout the chiefs?

If the Chiefs lose, I figure its a 10% chance Mahomes blows it, 10% chance Andy Reid blows a big lead, a 5% chance Blaine Gabbert has to come in and totally stinks up the joint and a 75% chance of...

 

[Dude]

Seems like there several teams on fire right now, down the stretch, and some duds.

 

[Dude]

They said last might something like only 2 teams (Pats and Panthers) are mathematically eliminated from the playoffs right now. Can that be true? 30 teams still in the race to playoffs?

 

[Tainthappening]

They said last might something like only 2 teams (Pats and Panthers) are mathematically eliminated from the playoffs right now. Can that be true? 30 teams still in the race to playoffs?

Appears correct...

AFC

• Worst record not eliminated is Chargers and they are 2 1/2 games out of #7 seed. I assume their scenario is very slim and depending what happens this weekend could be eliminated... not going to look at tiebreakers, but assume Jets and Titans also could be out if lose and depending who wins as they could be 3 games out with 3 left.

NFC

• Cards if lose most likely out (only need 2 of 5 teams 6-7 to win)... Commanders if lose could be out depending who wins and tiebreakers.

 

[HaroldSeattle]

 

[Dude]

Amazing. Thanks for the facts.

 

[Dude]

Parity is such a parody.

 

[Schmoopy1000]

seems like a lot more room for error on the AFC side looking at the pct.