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Playoff Picture
- Thread starter purplepittabread88
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That sounds right although I wasn’t aware the chiefs would own the 2-way tiebreaker over us... what’s the nature of that tie breaker?
Did you read his article on rsr
Is there a new one?
I read the one from a few weeks ago but don’t remember what it said about KC but if there’s a new one then I haven’t yet.
No, film study posted it after week 13. He posted it in his most recent post on pf
Here it is
https://russellstreetreport.com/2017/12/12/filmstudy/afc-wild-card-picture-ravens-bills-chiefs/
Did a podcast to try to explain as well, but I think the article works better. Here is the pod if you are interested:
https://audioboom.com/posts/6551549-filmstudy-2017-episode-30-tiebreakers
https://audioboom.com/posts/6551549-filmstudy-2017-episode-30-tiebreakers
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OriolesMagicPlease
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I would love to knock the Patriots out of the playoffs.
balfan23
MVP
Given LAC has such a bad conference record, we're definitely rooting for KC this weekend. KC poses more issues in tiebreakers
At this point, we would prefer for JAX to run away with the division and have Titans tank
Buffalo is the biggest problem. I knew I wanted Indy to beat them last week (which they did ... until the refs took the win away) .... but I didn't realize just how much our chances would have improved had Buffalo dropped that game.
At this point, we would prefer for JAX to run away with the division and have Titans tank
Buffalo is the biggest problem. I knew I wanted Indy to beat them last week (which they did ... until the refs took the win away) .... but I didn't realize just how much our chances would have improved had Buffalo dropped that game.
No doubt ... Given LAC has such a bad conference record, we're definitely rooting for KC this weekend. KC poses more issues in tiebreakers. LAC has virtually no chance of getting in via WC. They have to win the division.
balfan23
MVP
As for the AFC South ... I'm not really focused on JAX ... At this point, I think they run away with the division. Hoping that the Titans tank.
Who knows ... SF is suddently playing decent football and have a home game this week vs Titans. If they could pull an upset - Titans finish with Rams and JAX. If they drop those (which isn't hard to imagine) the Titans will be out of the picture.
Who knows ... SF is suddently playing decent football and have a home game this week vs Titans. If they could pull an upset - Titans finish with Rams and JAX. If they drop those (which isn't hard to imagine) the Titans will be out of the picture.
balfan23
MVP
Buffalo is the biggest problem. I knew I wanted Indy to beat them last week (which they did ... until the refs took the win away) .... but I didn't realize just how much our chances would have improved had Buffalo dropped that game.
Many seem to be taking solace in the fact that they seem guaranteed to lose in Foxboro, since NE has a lot to play for. But that doesn't help us if we go 9-7 and our loss is to either Indy or Bengals.
The reason is, the Bills played, and beat, Indy and Bengals. If we beat them, we win on common games. If we lose either, we go to the next tie break and lose based on strength of victory.
Based on this - and other scenarios - losing to the Browns will be far less damaging than losing either of those final 2. Not that I'm viewing this game as expendable (since we DO still seem to control our own destiny, despite some of the comments I've seen). Those last 2 games will likely be must wins to make it.
Many seem to be taking solace in the fact that they seem guaranteed to lose in Foxboro, since NE has a lot to play for. But that doesn't help us if we go 9-7 and our loss is to either Indy or Bengals.
The reason is, the Bills played, and beat, Indy and Bengals. If we beat them, we win on common games. If we lose either, we go to the next tie break and lose based on strength of victory.
Based on this - and other scenarios - losing to the Browns will be far less damaging than losing either of those final 2. Not that I'm viewing this game as expendable (since we DO still seem to control our own destiny, despite some of the comments I've seen). Those last 2 games will likely be must wins to make it.
balfan23
MVP
I don't think the outcome is critical to our playoff chances ... We need NE to be heavily motivated when they play Buffalo, but they will be no matter what happens. They'll either be playing to maintain the #1 seed (if they win) or fighting to get a bye week (if they lose).
I suppose if you are eager to see us face NE in the opening round (which many seem to be), then root for NE to lose and for JAX to win out. But again, bottom line this game has virtually nothing to do with our chances of getting in.
Tank
Hall of Famer
Choking saying this but go squealers. I could never root for the cheatriots to win anything.
K-Dog
MVP
Unless I am mistaken, if the Pats lose to pitts-burgh that could potentially set it up for us to play the Pats in the wild card game. I believe we can beat the Pats.
Militant X 1
Hall of Famer
redrum52
Hall of Famer
Jags most likely win out setting up Pats at 3 and we're basically locked in at the 6 spot.
redrum52
Hall of Famer
If the offense can keep this up Ravens biggest challenge in the NFL is the Steelers.
Oldfaithful
Hall of Famer
Nah.. The Patriots...
Harbaugh's injury powers are only rivaled by those evil cheating powers of Darth Hoodie.
redrum52
Hall of Famer
Of all the playoff potential teams the 3 worst match ups for me are Jags, Steelers and Chargers/Chiefs. Patriots don't worry me that much. Personnel wise, we can double Gronk and man up Cooks. Get them in the 3rd and long, and Brady won't make plays like Ben. Injuries have taken their toll on that wr corps. Titans don't worry me either. Would love to see the Patriots having to deal with playing a full set up playoff games without a bye and home field.