Playoff races

[MadJack]

AFC

Seed Team Division Record
1 Houston South 10-3-0
2 Baltimore North 10-3-0
3 New England East 10-3-0
4 Denver West 8-5-0
5 Pittsburgh North 10-3-0
6 N.Y. Jets East 8-5-0

Still Alive
7 Tennessee South 7-6-0
8 Cincinnati North 7-6-0
9 Oakland West 7-6-0
10 San Diego West 6-7-0
12 Kansas City West 5-8-0

Eliminated
11 Buffalo East 5-8-0
13 Cleveland North 4-9-0
14 Miami East 4-9-0
15 Jacksonville South 4-9-0
16 Indianapolis South 0-13-0

AFC tiebreakers:
? Baltimore is the AFC North leader ahead of Pittsburgh based on head to head (2-0).
? Houston is the No. 1 seed ahead of Baltimore and New England based on conference record (8-2 to the Ravens' 7-2 and the Patriots' 7-2).
? Baltimore is the No. 2 seed ahead of New England based on common games (4-0 to the Patriots' 3-1).
? Tennessee finishes ahead of Cincinnati and Oakland based on conference record (5-4 to the Bengals' 6-5 and the Raiders' 5-5).
? Cincinnati finishes ahead of Oakland based on conference record (6-5 to the Raiders' 5-5).
? Buffalo finishes ahead of Kansas City based on head to head (1-0).
? Cleveland finishes ahead of Miami and Jacksonville based on head to head sweep (2-0).
? Miami finishes ahead of Jacksonville based on conference record (3-6 to the Jaguars' 3-7).



NFC

Seed Team Division Record
1 (yz) Green Bay North 13-0-0
2 San Francisco West 10-3-0
3 (x) New Orleans South 10-3-0
4 N.Y. Giants East 7-6-0
5 Atlanta South 8-5-0
6 Detroit North 8-5-0

Still Alive
7 Chicago North 7-6-0
8 Dallas East 7-6-0
9 Arizona West 6-7-0
10 Seattle West 5-7-0
11 Philadelphia East 5-8-0

Eliminated
12 Carolina South 4-9-0
13 Washington East 4-9-0
14 Tampa Bay South 4-9-0
15 St. Louis West 2-10-0
16 Minnesota North 2-11-0

NFC tiebreakers:
? San Francisco is the No. 2 seed ahead of New Orleans based on conference record (8-2 to the Saints' 6-3).
? N.Y. Giants are the NFC East leader ahead of Dallas based on head to head (1-0).
? Atlanta is the No. 5 seed ahead of Detroit based on head to head (1-0).
? Chicago finishes ahead of Dallas based on conference record (6-3 to the Cowboys' 5-4).
? Carolina finishes ahead of Tampa Bay based on head to head (1-0).
? Carolina finishes ahead of Washington based on head to head (1-0).
? Washington finishes ahead of Tampa Bay based on conference record (4-5 to the Buccaneers' 3-6).

 

[Cie]

Saints need that #2. Bye week, then hosting anyone but Geeen Bay gives the Saints a great shot at earning a spot in the NFC title game.

I am a big fan of Pitt this week:toast:

 

[MadJack]

Ravens control their destiny. They win out (SD, CLE, CIN) they will be the #1 seed in the AFC. They don't have to win out to get it either, depending on what HOU, NE and PIT do. But, they are in control. If they win out and HOU wins out we take over the 1 seed because conference games would be tied then they go to head to head and we beat them.

I like their chances.

 

[Cie]

I like their chances.

No doubt:toast:


Saints would be in a fine position if not for that pathetic loss at St Louis. I see GB being knocked off by Atlanta in 2nd round of playoffs. Saints Vs Ravens renains possible:toast:

 

[Old School]

Ravens control their destiny. They win out (SD, CLE, CIN) they will be the #1 seed in the AFC. They don't have to win out to get it either, depending on what HOU, NE and PIT do. But, they are in control. If they win out and HOU wins out we take over the 1 seed because conference games would be tied then they go to head to head and we beat them.

I like their chances.

It's there for the taking..

we will learn alot about this team over the next several weeks..

 

[hedgehog]

Cowboys :facepalm:

Texans :00hour I am trying to get tickets to the playoff game :toast:

 

[Handi Capper]

Ravens control their destiny. They win out (SD, CLE, CIN) they will be the #1 seed in the AFC. They don't have to win out to get it either, depending on what HOU, NE and PIT do. But, they are in control. If they win out and HOU wins out we take over the 1 seed because conference games would be tied then they go to head to head and we beat them.

I like their chances.

:facepalm:

 

[MadJack]

:facepalm:

:0003

 

[jng]

No doubt:toast:


Saints would be in a fine position if not for that pathetic loss at St Louis. I see GB being knocked off by Atlanta in 2nd round of playoffs. Saints Vs Ravens renains possible:toast:

The Falcons had too much trouble with Carolina to be considered a threat to Green Bay. These play off games will be played on . . . let me coin a phrase, the Frozen Tundra.

 

[bleedingpurple]

I see GB being knocked off by Atlanta in 2nd round of playoffs. Saints Vs Ravens renains possible:toast:

I'll be rooting for that but no way in hell. Atlanta's defense will get turned upside down and all around.

 

[jng]

BP, I keep forgetting what a great Packer fan you could be.

In another lifetime, maybe.

 

[jr11]

Ravens control their destiny. They win out (SD, CLE, CIN) they will be the #1 seed in the AFC. They don't have to win out to get it either, depending on what HOU, NE and PIT do. But, they are in control. If they win out and HOU wins out we take over the 1 seed because conference games would be tied then they go to head to head and we beat them.

I like their chances.

:sadwave: A Jack Lambert Boys XL T Shirt says Baltimore doesnt win out??

:moon:

 

[MadJack]

:sadwave: A Jack Lambert Boys XL T Shirt says Baltimore doesnt win out??

:moon:

Dude, you sent me the link. I ordered what you told me. You know the store screwed it up. :lol:

I'm not betting. I doubt any of them win out. I'm worried mostly about SD.

 

[JBAustin]

anybody know who has the tie breaker if Dallas goes 2-1 losing to Philly and the Giants go 2-1 losing to Dallas?

 

[MadJack]

anybody know who has the tie breaker if Dallas goes 2-1 losing to Philly and the Giants go 2-1 losing to Dallas?

TO BREAK A TIE WITHIN A DIVISION

If, at the end of the regular season, two or more clubs in the same division finish with identical won-lost-tied percentages, the following steps will be taken until a champion is determined.

Two Clubs

Head-to-head (best won-lost-tied percentage in games between the clubs).
Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the division.
Best won-lost-tied percentage in common games.
Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the conference.
Strength of victory.
Strength of schedule.
Best combined ranking among conference teams in points scored and points allowed.
Best combined ranking among all teams in points scored and points allowed.
Best net points in common games.
Best net points in all games.
Best net touchdowns in all games.
Coin toss
Three or More Clubs

(Note: If two clubs remain tied after third or other clubs are eliminated during any step, tie breaker reverts to step 1 of the two-club format).

Head-to-head (best won-lost-tied percentage in games among the clubs).
Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the division.
Best won-lost-tied percentage in common games.
Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the conference.
Strength of victory.
Strength of schedule.
Best combined ranking among conference teams in points scored and points allowed.
Best combined ranking among all teams in points scored and points allowed.
Best net points in common games.
Best net points in all games.
Best net touchdowns in all games.
Coin toss
TO BREAK A TIE FOR THE WILD-CARD TEAM

If it is necessary to break ties to determine the two Wild-Card clubs from each conference, the following steps will be taken.

If the tied clubs are from the same division, apply division tie breaker.
If the tied clubs are from different divisions, apply the following steps.
Two Clubs

Head-to-head, if applicable.
Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the conference.
Best won-lost-tied percentage in common games, minimum of four.
Strength of victory.
Strength of schedule.
Best combined ranking among conference teams in points scored and points allowed.
Best combined ranking among all teams in points scored and points allowed.
Best net points in conference games.
Best net points in all games.
Best net touchdowns in all games.
Coin toss.
Three or More Clubs

(Note: If two clubs remain tied after third or other clubs are eliminated, tie breaker reverts to step 1 of applicable two-club format.)

Apply division tie breaker to eliminate all but the highest ranked club in each division prior to proceeding to step 2. The original seeding within a division upon application of the division tie breaker remains the same for all subsequent applications of the procedure that are necessary to identify the two Wild-Card participants.
Head-to-head sweep. (Applicable only if one club has defeated each of the others or if one club has lost to each of the others.)
Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the conference.
Best won-lost-tied percentage in common games, minimum of four.
Strength of victory.
Strength of schedule.
Best combined ranking among conference teams in points scored and points allowed.
Best combined ranking among all teams in points scored and points allowed.
Best net points in conference games.
Best net points in all games.
Best net touchdowns in all games.
Coin toss
When the first Wild-Card team has been identified, the procedure is repeated to name the second Wild-Card, i.e., eliminate all but the highest-ranked club in each division prior to proceeding to step 2. In situations where three or more teams from the same division are involved in the procedure, the original seeding of the teams remains the same for subsequent applications of the tie breaker if the top-ranked team in that division qualifies for a Wild-Card berth.

OTHER TIE-BREAKING PROCEDURES

Only one club advances to the playoffs in any tie-breaking step. Remaining tied clubs revert to the first step of the applicable division or Wild Card tie-breakers. As an example, if two clubs remain tied in any tie-breaker step after all other clubs have been eliminated, the procedure reverts to Step 1 of the two-club format to determine the winner. When one club wins the tiebreaker, all other clubs revert to Step 1 of the applicable two-club or three-club format.
In comparing records against common opponents among tied teams, the best won-lost-tied percentage is the deciding factor, since teams may have played an unequal number of games.
To determine home-field priority among division-titlists, apply Wild Card tie-breakers.
To determine home-field priority for Wild Card qualifiers, apply division tie-breakers (if teams are from the same division) or Wild Card tiebreakers (if teams are from different divisions).
To determine the best combined ranking among conference teams in points scored and points allowed, add a team's position in the two categories, and the lowest score wins. For example, if Team A is first in points scored and second in points allowed, its combined ranking is "3." If Team B is third in points scored and first in points allowed, its combined ranking is "4." Team A then wins the tiebreaker. If two teams are tied for a position, both teams are awarded the ranking as if they held it solely. For example, if Team A and Team B are tied for first in points scored, each team is assigned a ranking of "1" in that category, and if Team C is third, its ranking will still be "3."
TIE-BREAKING PROCEDURE FOR SELECTION MEETING

Clubs not participating in the playoffs shall select in the first through 20th positions in reverse standings order.
The Super Bowl winner is last and Super Bowl loser is next-to-last.
The losers of the Conference Championship games shall select 29th and 30th based on won-lost-tied percentage.
The losers of the Divisional playoff games shall select 25th through 28th based on won-lost-tied percentage.
The losers of the Wild Card games shall select 21st through 24th based on won-lost-tied percentage.
If ties exist in any grouping except (2) above, such ties shall be broken by strength-of-schedule. If any ties cannot be broken by strength-of-schedule, the divisional or conference tie-breakers, if applicable, shall be applied. Any ties that still exist shall be broken by a coin flip.

 

[PaSprint]

Ravens control their destiny. They win out (SD, CLE, CIN) they will be the #1 seed in the AFC. They don't have to win out to get it either, depending on what HOU, NE and PIT do. But, they are in control. If they win out and HOU wins out we take over the 1 seed because conference games would be tied then they go to head to head and we beat them.

I like their chances.

Jackson, if your boys get by SD this week I'd say you'll be sitting pretty. I DID say if! :0003

 

[MadJack]

Jackson, if your boys get by SD this week I'd say you'll be sitting pretty. I DID say if! :0003

I'm concerned about it for sure, as you guys should be going to SF :SIB

Of course, you get to see how we do first, which could be good or bad for the Steelers. They wouldn't want all that pressure on them if we get the W, I don't think opcorn2

 

[PaSprint]

I'm concerned about it for sure, as you guys should be going to SF :SIB

Of course, you get to see how we do first, which could be good or bad for the Steelers. They wouldn't want all that pressure on them if we get the W, I don't think opcorn2

Guess we'll find out this weekend. On the positive side, I'd say both teams easily make the post season... but I'd much rather have a few games in good ole PA! :0008

 

[MadJack]

Guess we'll find out this weekend. On the positive side, I'd say both teams easily make the post season... but I'd much rather have a few games in good ole PA! :0008

I'm pretty sure we're in the playoffs is we lose the last 3, certainly if we both go 1-2 we're in. Yes, I want ALL the games in Baltimore. :0074

 

[Destructor D]

I think Chargers are going to beat the Ravens this week, but just my $.02. Rivers loves to win these games late and knows the Donkeys aren't beating NE, so a win and they have a shot at the AFC Worst Title.