NFL Playoff Scenarios (1 Viewer)

[Txns8]

Why are the Texans at 7-7 no longer listed as in the hunt for a playoff spot? Do both Pittsburgh and Cleveland own the tiebreaker vs the Texans? Where can I see updated numbers?

 

[tomarken]

Because it's the Texans?

 

[Aaronl5]

I think they needed cleveland to lose and that did not happen. They cannot catch Jax or Clev/Pitt for a wildcard spot.

 

[Weapon of Mass Instruction]

Hellooo. Titans are 8-6.

 

[[scooter]]

Cleveland wins the tiebreaker by virtue of winning head-to-head. Pittsburgh wins tiebreaker by virtue of better conference record. Houston is eliminated.

 

[Bri]

Cleveland wins the tiebreaker by virtue of winning head-to-head. Pittsburgh wins tiebreaker by virtue of better conference record. Houston is eliminated.

head to head is the third tiebreaker not first

 

[pizzatyme]

I think the biggest thing hurting the Texans chances is their 0-4 division record whish means 4 conference losses. But I could be wrong there.

 

[bryhamm]

Cleveland wins the tiebreaker by virtue of winning head-to-head. Pittsburgh wins tiebreaker by virtue of better conference record. Houston is eliminated.

head to head is the third tiebreaker not first

 

[shakeybarn]

Cleveland wins the tiebreaker by virtue of winning head-to-head. Pittsburgh wins tiebreaker by virtue of better conference record. Houston is eliminated.

head to head is the third tiebreaker not first

Depends if it is a mutli (3 or more teams) tie for the w-card spot, or just two teams.

 

[QuizGuy66]

Here's why Houston's eliminated, comprehensively.

Let's say Houston wins out to go 9-7.

1) They cannot catch Jacksonville, so #6 is the best they can do.

2) They are 0-2 vs. Tennessee, so they would need them to do no better than 0-1-1 in their final 2 games.

Okay that's possible so, so far so good.

3) They need Pittsburgh or Cleveland to fall to 9-7 so they'd have somebody to be tied with.

BUT, they lost to both of those teams so if they are in a 1-on-1 tiebreaker with either Pitt or Cleveland for #6 they lose

4) BUT, you say, what if Buffalo were involved to make it a 3-way tie?

4a) 3-way tie Buffalo-Pittsburgh-Houston

Great, the head-to-head can't be used, since Houston did not play Buffalo.

BUT Pittsburgh's conference record would be 7-5, Buffalo and Houston would both be 6-6. The evil Steelers would still advance.

4b) 3-way tie Buffalo-Cleveland-Houston

Again, the head-to-head can't be used, since Houston did not play Buffalo.

BUT the same thing happens Cleveland's conference record would be 7-5, Buffalo and Houston would both be 6-6. The disgusting Browns would still advance.

HENCE Houston is eliminated (and so is Buffalo)

-QG

 

[shakeybarn]

Here's why Houston's eliminated, comprehensively.Let's say Houston wins out to go 9-7.1) They cannot catch Jacksonville, so #6 is the best they can do.2) They are 0-2 vs. Tennessee, so they would need them to do no better than 0-1-1 in their final 2 games.Okay that's possible so, so far so good.3) They need Pittsburgh or Cleveland to fall to 9-7 so they'd have somebody to be tied with.BUT, they lost to both of those teams so if they are in a 1-on-1 tiebreaker with either Pitt or Cleveland for #6 they lose4) BUT, you say, what if Buffalo were involved to make it a 3-way tie?4a) 3-way tie Buffalo-Pittsburgh-HoustonGreat, the head-to-head can't be used, since Houston did not play Buffalo.BUT Pittsburgh's conference record would be 7-5, Buffalo and Houston would both be 6-6. The evil Steelers would still advance.4b) 3-way tie Buffalo-Cleveland-HoustonAgain, the head-to-head can't be used, since Houston did not play Buffalo.BUT the same thing happens Cleveland's conference record would be 7-5, Buffalo and Houston would both be 6-6. The disgusting Browns would still advance.HENCE Houston is eliminated (and so is Buffalo)-QG

thank you for the time, effort, and clarity thereof on your part.

 

[Fear & Loathing]

Between SD & PIT, who is sitting on the #3 seed right now?

Is it possible for the Giants to miss out on the playoffs if either MIN or WAS wins out and the Saints also win out? That would leave 3 NFC teams at 9-7.

 

[David Yudkin]

Between SD & PIT, who is sitting on the #3 seed right now?

Is it possible for the Giants to miss out on the playoffs if either MIN or WAS wins out and the Saints also win out? That would leave 3 NFC teams at 9-7.

SD would be the 3 seed.NYG would miss the playoffs if they lose out and NOS won out and no other team was tied with them.

LINK

Not sure what would happen in a tie with NYG, MIN, NOS, and WAS, especially with MIN/WAS facing each other next week.

 

[Fear & Loathing]

Between SD & PIT, who is sitting on the #3 seed right now?

Is it possible for the Giants to miss out on the playoffs if either MIN or WAS wins out and the Saints also win out? That would leave 3 NFC teams at 9-7.

SD would be the 3 seed.NYG would miss the playoffs if they lose out and NOS won out and no other team was tied with them.

LINK

Not sure what would happen in a tie with NYG, MIN, NOS, and WAS, especially with MIN/WAS facing each other next week.

Thanks for the link, DY.

 

[Bri]

Cleveland wins the tiebreaker by virtue of winning head-to-head. Pittsburgh wins tiebreaker by virtue of better conference record. Houston is eliminated.

head to head is the third tiebreaker not first

Depends if it is a mutli (3 or more teams) tie for the w-card spot, or just two teams.

he clearly mentioned 3 teamsAlso, I was off too as you'll see by the parenthesis after "head to head sweep". It COULD matter but it'd have to an all or nothing situation.1.First step in wildcard is obvious as clearly you'd skip the first seed that won the division. However, if that wasn't obvious...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.BTW I like #4 and will be suggesting it in FF leagues

 

[QuizGuy66]

Btw, since it's in the realm of this topic:

Lions, Cardinals, Eagles, and of course Bears fans are all pulling for the Bears tonight.

A Bears loss will end all of their playoff hopes.

Naturally, I am therefore rooting for a Bears win to keep things good and messy for the last 2 weeks

-QG

 

[RoarinSonoran]

Not sure what would happen in a tie with NYG, MIN, NOS, and WAS, especially with MIN/WAS facing each other next week.

To get to 9-7 and make a nice mess of things, NYG must lose out, NO must win out, WAS must win out, and MIN go 2-1 (with the loss to WAS).First tiebreaker is between NYG/WAS. They're still tied after head-to-head and division records, so let's look at common games. WAS would be 7-5 in common games vs 6-6 for NYG. NYG is eliminated (from this first set of tiebreakers).NOS then advances as #5 seed based on conference record (8-4 vs 7-5 WAS vs 6-6 MIN).WAS then advances as #6 based on common games over NYG and head-to-head over MIN.I think...

 

[abe froman]

Here's why Houston's eliminated, comprehensively.

Let's say Houston wins out to go 9-7.

1) They cannot catch Jacksonville, so #6 is the best they can do.

2) They are 0-2 vs. Tennessee, so they would need them to do no better than 0-1-1 in their final 2 games.

Okay that's possible so, so far so good.

3) They need Pittsburgh or Cleveland to fall to 9-7 so they'd have somebody to be tied with.

BUT, they lost to both of those teams so if they are in a 1-on-1 tiebreaker with either Pitt or Cleveland for #6 they lose

4) BUT, you say, what if Buffalo were involved to make it a 3-way tie?

4a) 3-way tie Buffalo-Pittsburgh-Houston

Great, the head-to-head can't be used, since Houston did not play Buffalo.

BUT Pittsburgh's conference record would be 7-5, Buffalo and Houston would both be 6-6. The evil Steelers would still advance.

4b) 3-way tie Buffalo-Cleveland-Houston

Again, the head-to-head can't be used, since Houston did not play Buffalo.

BUT the same thing happens Cleveland's conference record would be 7-5, Buffalo and Houston would both be 6-6. The disgusting Browns would still advance.

HENCE Houston is eliminated (and so is Buffalo)

-QG

Pretty sure my Browns are sitting at the #4 offense in the NFL right now..not terribly disgusting at all..

 

[Weapon of Mass Instruction]

Titans are in if they win out and either:

Cincy beat Cleveland or

Baltimore beats Pittsburgh or

Jax loses both

*Best shot, of course, is Cleveland losing at Cincy.

 

[QuizGuy66]

Here's why Houston's eliminated, comprehensively.

Let's say Houston wins out to go 9-7.

1) They cannot catch Jacksonville, so #6 is the best they can do.

2) They are 0-2 vs. Tennessee, so they would need them to do no better than 0-1-1 in their final 2 games.

Okay that's possible so, so far so good.

3) They need Pittsburgh or Cleveland to fall to 9-7 so they'd have somebody to be tied with.

BUT, they lost to both of those teams so if they are in a 1-on-1 tiebreaker with either Pitt or Cleveland for #6 they lose

4) BUT, you say, what if Buffalo were involved to make it a 3-way tie?

4a) 3-way tie Buffalo-Pittsburgh-Houston

Great, the head-to-head can't be used, since Houston did not play Buffalo.

BUT Pittsburgh's conference record would be 7-5, Buffalo and Houston would both be 6-6. The evil Steelers would still advance.

4b) 3-way tie Buffalo-Cleveland-Houston

Again, the head-to-head can't be used, since Houston did not play Buffalo.

BUT the same thing happens Cleveland's conference record would be 7-5, Buffalo and Houston would both be 6-6. The disgusting Browns would still advance.

HENCE Houston is eliminated (and so is Buffalo)

-QG

Pretty sure my Browns are sitting at the #4 offense in the NFL right now..not terribly disgusting at all..

LOL - Just had to play the part of snarky Bengal fan -QG