NFL playoff Qs (1 Viewer)

[Bri]

If the Fins lose to the Jets, do they play them again next week?

Who has the tiebreaker edge between Jets, Fins, Pats if they're all tied.

Same teams, add in Ravens and Colts, who are the top two?

Does the AFC West champ get a home wildcard game for winning the division or could they have to go play in Indy(for example)?

 

[Neil Beaufort Zod]

If the Fins lose to the Jets, do they play them again next week?Who has the tiebreaker edge between Jets, Fins, Pats if they're all tied.Same teams, add in Ravens and Colts, who are the top two?Does the AFC West champ get a home wildcard game for winning the division or could they have to go play in Indy(for example)?

The only scenario I have confidence in is that the Broncos-Chargers winner hosts the Colts the following week. Worst division winner draws the best wild card and I'm pretty sure the Colts have that locked up. The other wild card winner (somebody in the East) will go play the other division winner (somebody in the East).

 

[Bri]

if 7? 8? teams in NFC are tied at 9-7, then what

 

[Bri]

If the Fins lose to the Jets, do they play them again next week?

The only scenario I have confidence in is that the Broncos-Chargers winner hosts the Colts the following week. Worst division winner draws the best wild card and I'm pretty sure the Colts have that locked up. The other wild card winner (somebody in the East) will go play the other division winner (somebody in the East).

that's what I figured too, thanks

 

[harryhood]

if 7? 8? teams in NFC are tied at 9-7, then what

Division TBs1 - Head to head2- Division record 3 - common opponents4 - conference recordWC Tie Breakers1 - H2H2 - Conference RecordI am pretty sure this is how it goes however I am unsure of the third TB for the WC. I think it is common opponents if they have played at least 4 common teams

 

[Bri]

if 7? 8? teams in NFC are tied at 9-7, then what

Division TBs1 - Head to head2- Division record 3 - common opponents4 - conference recordWC Tie Breakers1 - H2H2 - Conference RecordI am pretty sure this is how it goes however I am unsure of the third TB for the WC. I think it is common opponents if they have played at least 4 common teams

thanksit's early (and I'm feeling lazy) I'm pretty sure someone has already thought this thru(Yudkin?) so I don't have to work it out.

 

[The_Man]

If the Fins lose to the Jets, do they play them again next week?

Who has the tiebreaker edge between Jets, Fins, Pats if they're all tied.

Same teams, add in Ravens and Colts, who are the top two?

Does the AFC West champ get a home wildcard game for winning the division or could they have to go play in Indy(for example)?

The only scenario I have confidence in is that the Broncos-Chargers winner hosts the Colts the following week. Worst division winner draws the best wild card and I'm pretty sure the Colts have that locked up. The other wild card winner (somebody in the East) will go play the other division winner (somebody in the East).

Baltimore down? If the Ravens beat the Jags at home, they are the #6 seed and would play at whoever wins the East.

 

[harryhood]

If the Fins lose to the Jets, do they play them again next week?

Who has the tiebreaker edge between Jets, Fins, Pats if they're all tied.

Same teams, add in Ravens and Colts, who are the top two?

Does the AFC West champ get a home wildcard game for winning the division or could they have to go play in Indy(for example)?

The only scenario I have confidence in is that the Broncos-Chargers winner hosts the Colts the following week. Worst division winner draws the best wild card and I'm pretty sure the Colts have that locked up. The other wild card winner (somebody in the East) will go play the other division winner (somebody in the East).

Baltimore down? If the Ravens beat the Jags at home, they are the #6 seed and would play at whoever wins the East.

Yes that is correct as well. I don't think anyone in the East, other than NE can beat Baltimore.

 

[bryhamm]

if 7? 8? teams in NFC are tied at 9-7, then what

Division TBs1 - Head to head2- Division record 3 - common opponents4 - conference recordWC Tie Breakers1 - H2H2 - Conference RecordI am pretty sure this is how it goes however I am unsure of the third TB for the WC. I think it is common opponents if they have played at least 4 common teams

I thought common opponents was the 2nd for the WC, with conf record dropping to 3rd. Thus, it is the same as division TBers with the division record TB removed.

 

[The_Man]

if 7? 8? teams in NFC are tied at 9-7, then what

Division TBs1 - Head to head

2- Division record

3 - common opponents

4 - conference record

WC Tie Breakers

1 - H2H

2 - Conference Record

I am pretty sure this is how it goes however I am unsure of the third TB for the WC. I think it is common opponents if they have played at least 4 common teams

I thought common opponents was the 2nd for the WC, with conf record dropping to 3rd. Thus, it is the same as division TBers with the division record TB removed.

For the Wild Card, it's H2h, then conference games, then common games.http://www.nfl.com/standings/tiebreakingprocedures

 

[bryhamm]

OK, here it is copied from the NFL's web site:

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

1. Head-to-head (best won-lost-tied percentage in games between the clubs).

2. Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the division.

3. Best won-lost-tied percentage in common games.

4. Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the conference.

5. Strength of victory.

6. Strength of schedule.

7. Best combined ranking among conference teams in points scored and points allowed.

8. Best combined ranking among all teams in points scored and points allowed.

9. Best net points in common games.

10. Best net points in all games.

11. Best net touchdowns in all games.

12. 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).

1. Head-to-head (best won-lost-tied percentage in games among the clubs).

2. Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the division.

3. Best won-lost-tied percentage in common games.

4. Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the conference.

5. Strength of victory.

6. Strength of schedule.

7. Best combined ranking among conference teams in points scored and points allowed.

8. Best combined ranking among all teams in points scored and points allowed.

9. Best net points in common games.

10. Best net points in all games.

11. Best net touchdowns in all games.

12. 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.

1. If the tied clubs are from the same division, apply division tie breaker.

2. If the tied clubs are from different divisions, apply the following steps.

Two Clubs

1. Head-to-head, if applicable.

2. Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the conference.

3. Best won-lost-tied percentage in common games, minimum of four.

4. Strength of victory.

5. Strength of schedule.

6. Best combined ranking among conference teams in points scored and points allowed.

7. Best combined ranking among all teams in points scored and points allowed.

8. Best net points in conference games.

9. Best net points in all games.

10. Best net touchdowns in all games.

11. 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.)

1. 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.

2. 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.)

3. Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the conference.

4. Best won-lost-tied percentage in common games, minimum of four.

5. Strength of victory.

6. Strength of schedule.

7. Best combined ranking among conference teams in points scored and points allowed.

8. Best combined ranking among all teams in points scored and points allowed.

9. Best net points in conference games.

10. Best net points in all games.

11. Best net touchdowns in all games.

12. Coin toss

 

[Chase Stuart]

If the Fins lose to the Jets, do they play them again next week?Who has the tiebreaker edge between Jets, Fins, Pats if they're all tied.Same teams, add in Ravens and Colts, who are the top two?Does the AFC West champ get a home wildcard game for winning the division or could they have to go play in Indy(for example)?

A Miami loss and they're out of the playoffs.

 

[bryhamm]

if 7? 8? teams in NFC are tied at 9-7, then what

Division TBs1 - Head to head

2- Division record

3 - common opponents

4 - conference record

WC Tie Breakers

1 - H2H

2 - Conference Record

I am pretty sure this is how it goes however I am unsure of the third TB for the WC. I think it is common opponents if they have played at least 4 common teams

I thought common opponents was the 2nd for the WC, with conf record dropping to 3rd. Thus, it is the same as division TBers with the division record TB removed.

For the Wild Card, it's H2h, then conference games, then common games.http://www.nfl.com/standings/tiebreakingprocedures

LOL, we just copied the same thing.But, your statement is not 100% true. It is true if the WC teams are from different divisions. But it is not true if the WC teams are from the same division. If they are from the same division, it reverts to the "WITHIN A DIVISION" section of the link.

 

[Bri]

so are the AFCWest winners automatically the 4th seed(or 2nd if you consider Pitt and Tenn out of round 1) for winning the division?

Chase, any idea where Indy ranks amongst best win streaks enterring playoffs?

Are the Titans and Giants both (more or less) taking the week off?

 

[Chase Stuart]

so are the AFCWest winners automatically the 4th seed(or 2nd if you consider Pitt and Tenn out of round 1) for winning the division?

Chase, any idea where Indy ranks amongst best win streaks enterring playoffs?

Are the Titans and Giants both (more or less) taking the week off?

The AFC West winner is guaranteed the #4 seed.Twelve teams since 1960 have won 10 straight games entering the final weekend of the regular season.

nwe	2007sea	2005pit	2004nwe	2003clt	1999sfo	1994oti	1993pit	1976rai	1976mia	1972rai	1967oti	1961

Of course, IND has only won 8 straight. Teams that have won 9 straight entering the last game:

sdg	2006nor	1987atl	1980

Eight straight:

clt	2004atl	1998pit	1995nyg	1986sfo	1984was	1983dal	1971

My very quick glance through that list caught five SB champs and six SB losers out of those 22 teams.

 

[boubucarow]

I am pretty sure I have this right. No matter who the teams are #6 at #3 and #5 at #4 on wildcard weekend.

AFC

1. Titans

2. Steelers

3. Dolphins with a win. Jets with a win and a Patriots loss. Patriots with a win and a Jets win.

4. Chargers/Broncos winner

5. Colts

6. Ravens with a win or Patriots loss and Dolphins win. The Patriots with a win, a Ravens loss, and a Dolphins win. The Jets with a win, Ravens loss, and a Patriots win.

NFC

1. Giants

2. Panthers with a win or a Falcons loss. Falcons with a win and a Panthers loss.

3. Vikings with a win or Bears loss. Bears with a win and a Vikings loss.

4. Cardinals

5. Panthers with a loss and a Falcons win. Falcons with a win and a Panthers win or a Cowboys loss (assuming Falcons not #2, then the Panthers). Cowboys with a win and a Falcons loss.

6. Cowboys with a win and a Falcons win. Bucs with a win and Cowboys loss. Bears with a win and Cowboys, Bucs losses (assuming Bears not #3, then the Eagles). Falcons with a loss and Cowboys win. Eagles with a win and Bears/Bucs loss.

 

[Neil Beaufort Zod]

If the Fins lose to the Jets, do they play them again next week?

Who has the tiebreaker edge between Jets, Fins, Pats if they're all tied.

Same teams, add in Ravens and Colts, who are the top two?

Does the AFC West champ get a home wildcard game for winning the division or could they have to go play in Indy(for example)?

The only scenario I have confidence in is that the Broncos-Chargers winner hosts the Colts the following week. Worst division winner draws the best wild card and I'm pretty sure the Colts have that locked up. The other wild card winner (somebody in the East) will go play the other division winner (somebody in the East).

Baltimore down? If the Ravens beat the Jags at home, they are the #6 seed and would play at whoever wins the East.

Yes, you're correct.

 

[Bri]

thanks chase