2-0 vs 0-2 odds (1 Viewer)

[Buzzbait]

Update: Added J-E-T-S to the 2-0 list and Indy to the 0-2.

2-0
NE, Cin, Den, Atl, Car, GB, Dal, Ari, NYJ

0-2
Bal, Hou, NO, Det, Chi, NYG, Phi, Sea, Indy

The percentage of 2-0 clubs that qualified for the playoffs since 1990, when the league went to a 12-team postseason format is 72.6% (61 of 84 teams). So of the 8 that are currently 2-0 that means we can statistically count on 6 to make the playoffs.

Conversely, since 1990, 14.8% (13 of 88) that started 0-2 advanced to the postseason. If this holds true only one of the current 0-2 teams will make the playoffs.

Of the 2-0 teams who are the two most likely to miss and of the 0-2 who would be the one to make it?

I'll go with Atl and Den to miss. I think two weakest are Atl and Car but both are from the same division so one has to go (unless you think TB wins the division). Dallas has key injuries to Romo and Dez but NYG and Phi are 0-2 and I can't see Wash doing anything. I think Dallas has enough to get in. Denver is my other team to miss. They haven't looked very good early and I think the wheels are wobbling despite being 2-0.

Of the 0-2 teams I'll take Phi to bounce back. They looked horrid against Dallas but my gut tells me we haven't seen the real Eagles yet and I think the NFC East is weak. Seattle would be the easy choice but I didn't want to go with the most obvious option (I also think the NFC West is looking pretty decent).

 

[ponchsox]

ATL and DAL miss and NYG and SEA make.

 

[Run It Up]

ATL and DAL miss and NYG and SEA make.

The prophecy must not be fullfilled.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

2-0
NE, Cin, Den, Atl, Car, GB, Dal, Ari

0-2
Bal, Hou, NO, Det, Chi, NYG, Phi, Sea


Of the 2-0 teams who are the two most likely to miss and of the 0-2 who would be the one to make it?

Most likely to miss: ATL and DAL

Most likely to make: PHI and SEA

- I actually like Atlanta but not sure their defense of running game is going to be enough when all is said and done.

- Dallas could tread water with Brandon Weeden under center, but it's far from a given.

- Philadelphia has a pretty decent run defense and they will get their running game turned around.

- Seattle had two tough road games to start the season. They are far from done.

 

[Godsbrother]

Most likely to miss: Atlanta & Dallas.

Most likely to make: Seattle

As an aside the Ravens could be in big trouble. They have the Bengals this Sunday and then have to travel to Pittsburgh for a Thursday night.

 

[TowelSurfer04]

NY Giants should've won their first game if it weren't for confused clock management, and they were up two scores in the 4th quarter in the second game. The talent is more than there. From a fantasy perspective, with Vereen and Odell Beckham playing well and a decent tight end in Larry Donell, look to them to have one of the best or better passing attacks in the league once Cruz returns

 

[tangfoot]

Last year the following teams started 0-2: NYG, TB, NO, IND, JAX, OAK, KC (IND made playoffs - 1/7)

2-0 teams were: PHI, CAR, ARI, BUF, CIN, HOU, DEN (CAR, ARI, CIN, DEN made playoffs - 4/7)

If recent history holds, 1 of the 8 0-2 teams will get in, and 4-5 of 8 of the 2-0 teams will get in.

 

[cstu]

Agree with the people who say the Seahawks will make it. Both losses were tough road games and the schedule gets easier from here.

 

[tangfoot]

Based on my previous post - OUT: CIN, DEN, ATL IN: SEA

 

[MattFancy]

2-0 that will miss: DAL and ATL

0-2 that will make: SEA

 

[Baloney Sandwich]

I think Seattle is in trouble, their defense without Chandler isn't elite especially with Sherman not looking all that good. Also not sure why they traded for Graham if they are not going to give him a lot of targets. Deep runs to the SB the last couple of years seems to caught up with them plus Pete is overrated as a coach.

 

[T with T]

2-0
NE, Cin, Den, Atl, Car, GB, Dal, Ari

0-2
Bal, Hou, NO, Det, Chi, NYG, Phi, Sea


Of the 2-0 teams who are the two most likely to miss and of the 0-2 who would be the one to make it?

Most likely to miss: ATL and DAL

Most likely to make: PHI and SEA

- I actually like Atlanta but not sure their defense of running game is going to be enough when all is said and done.

- Dallas could tread water with Brandon Weeden under center, but it's far from a given.

- Philadelphia has a pretty decent run defense and they will get their running game turned around.

- Seattle had two tough road games to start the season. They are far from done.

Philly sucks bad I doubt they make the playoffs......

 

[T with T]

I think Seattle is in trouble, their defense without Chandler isn't elite especially with Sherman not looking all that good. Also not sure why they traded for Graham if they are not going to give him a lot of targets. Deep runs to the SB the last couple of years seems to caught up with them plus Pete is overrated as a coach.

2nd and goal from the 1 superbowl for the win 27 seconds left, give it to lynch or throw erratic pass to middle of the field? Ask Pete.

 

[fantasycurse42]

No chance Atlanta misses... Their division is ####. They should go 5-1. Carolina misses, Atlanta wins the NFC South.

Seattle also gets in, possibly as a wildcard, watch out for the Cardinals.

 

[Phenomena]

No chance Atlanta misses... Their division is ####. They should go 5-1. Carolina misses, Atlanta wins the NFC South.

Seattle also gets in, possibly as a wildcard, watch out for the Cardinals.

Yea, that's what I'm thinking... no way ATL misses in that division, with the revamped defense and run game. Lock for 10 wins.

CAR and DAL are the obvious misses, teams will exploit CAR not having receivers and Keuchly is out of commission so that defense is going to falter hard. DAL is obvious.

SEA has to be the choice for 0-2 teams... they have the best offense, best defense, and one of the easier schedules remaining out of all those teams. Not to mention they are healthier than all of those other teams, and Kam is likely to be back in the fold by mid-season. I think SEA finishes with 10 wins pretty easily.

 

[johnadams]

Either CAR or ATL is out. Can't see the NFC South getting a WC berth. I'd rather see ATL make, but it's not like it matters.

DEN is the other team that's out. Their D is legit, but I still think KC wins the West.

I don't really see any of the 0-2 teams making it though if I had to pick, I'd say NYG or PHI. With Romo out, the NFC East is much more open than before. I'm not as sold on SEA as they look to be third best in their division.

 

[cstu]

2-0
NE, Cin, Den, Atl, Car, GB, Dal, Ari

0-2
Bal, Hou, NO, Det, Chi, NYG, Phi, Sea


Of the 2-0 teams who are the two most likely to miss and of the 0-2 who would be the one to make it?

Most likely to miss: ATL and DAL

Most likely to make: PHI and SEA

- I actually like Atlanta but not sure their defense of running game is going to be enough when all is said and done.

- Dallas could tread water with Brandon Weeden under center, but it's far from a given.

- Philadelphia has a pretty decent run defense and they will get their running game turned around.

- Seattle had two tough road games to start the season. They are far from done.

Philly sucks bad I doubt they make the playoffs......

Bradford ain't gonna last throwing 45 times a game with no running game to keep defenses honest.

 

[Short Corner]

2-0
NE, Cin, Den, Atl, Car, GB, Dal, Ari

0-2
Bal, Hou, NO, Det, Chi, NYG, Phi, Sea


Of the 2-0 teams who are the two most likely to miss and of the 0-2 who would be the one to make it?

Most likely to miss: ATL and DAL

Most likely to make: PHI and SEA

- I actually like Atlanta but not sure their defense of running game is going to be enough when all is said and done.

- Dallas could tread water with Brandon Weeden under center, but it's far from a given.

- Philadelphia has a pretty decent run defense and they will get their running game turned around.

- Seattle had two tough road games to start the season. They are far from done.

Philly sucks bad I doubt they make the playoffs......

Bradford ain't gonna last throwing 45 times a game with no running game to keep defenses honest.

The problem isn't keeping the defenses honest.

 

[MattFancy]

Guess we can add Indy to the 0-2 pile. Though with their division, they still have a good chance of making the playoffs.

 

[fbelange]

INDY, NYG, and BAL all bounce back and make the postseason. All well coached teams with franchise QB's and a proven track record of success.

The rest, well... the writing is on the wall Russel Wilson, Stafford, Cutler??? Don't see it happening.

 

[MattFancy]

INDY, NYG, and BAL all bounce back and make the postseason. All well coached teams with franchise QB's and a proven track record of success.

The rest, well... the writing is on the wall Russel Wilson, Stafford, Cutler??? Don't see it happening.

Wait a minute, the Seahawks aren't well coached with a franchise QB and a track record of success? What am I missing here?