UPDATED Official Playoff Chances Thread

[Jimbuktu]

I just can't help myself.

BILLS PLAYOFF PICTURE WILDCARD

Bills (6-6) remaining schedule:

14 Sun. Dec. 09 1:00 pm ET Dolphins
15 Sun. Dec. 16 1:00 pm ET at Browns
16 Sun. Dec. 23 1:00 pm ET Giants
17 Sun. Dec. 30 1:00 pm ET at Eagles

Notes: I originally said the Bills would have to go 5-2 down the stretch to get it done. well, they lost their first two and then won yesterday. so yeah, they pretty much have to win out. hey, it's not likely, but what's the fun in being negative? at least we'll still be talking after next week too. can't complain when you're still in the hunt at this point in the season. OBVIOUSLY, with a win at home against Miami, the Browns game will BE HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGE (fucillo style)! that can get them over cleveland, but they will still need titans to lose at least one.

Jaguars (8-4) remaining schedule:


14 Sun. Dec. 09 1:00 pm ET Panthers
15 Sun. Dec. 16 1:00 pm ET at Steelers
16 Sun. Dec. 23 1:00 pm ET Raiders
17 Sun. Dec. 30 1:00 pm ET at Texans

Notes: Barring an epic collapse, these guys are definitely getting one of the wildcards.

Titans (7-5) remaining schedule:

14 Sun. Dec. 09 1:00 pm ET Chargers
15 Sun. Dec. 16 1:00 pm ET at Chiefs
16 Sun. Dec. 23 4:15 pm ET Jets
17 Sun. Dec. 30 1:00 pm ET at Colts

Notes: This is a pretty tough schedule I have to say. Next week's game is HUGE (go chargers, PLEASE!) and then they have two tough road contests and a game against the frisky jets. colts best not be resting their starters.

Browns (7-5) remaining schedule:

14 Sun. Dec. 09 4:15 pm ET at Jets
15 Sun. Dec. 16 1:00 pm ET Bills
16 Sun. Dec. 23 1:00 pm ET at Bengals
17 Sun. Dec. 30 1:00 pm ET 49ers

Notes: COME ON JETS! COME ON! YOU CAN DO IT! The Bills game is going to be a duel to the DEATH. bengals are another team you never know about.

Broncos (5-7) remaining schedule:

14 Sun. Dec. 09 4:15 pm ET Chiefs
15 Thu. Dec. 13 8:15 pm ET at Texans
16 Mon. Dec. 24 8:00 pm ET at Chargers
17 Sun. Dec. 30 4:15 pm ET Vikings

Notes: have to win out

Texans (5-7) remaining schedule:

14 Sun. Dec. 09 1:00 pm ET Buccaneers
15 Thu. Dec. 13 8:15 pm ET Broncos
16 Sun. Dec. 23 1:00 pm ET at Colts
17 Sun. Dec. 30 1:00 pm ET Jaguars

Notes: No.

[RockStar36]

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I did slightly look at the playoff picture as well. I think the Bills have a good chance of winning out if they play consistenly down the stretch and the defense can provide some turnovers like they did yesterday.

[mybills]

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Denver has to win all of theirs? No way they will.

[G. Host]

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I would add that the special teams especially the coverage teams need to play better than they did yesterday. Lindell has been fine.

[Jan Reimers]

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After an injury-riddled and QB controversy-filled first 12 games, it's great that we're even discussing the playoffs.

[Mr. Miyagi]

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With the Titans and Browns still having to play the Jets, I just becamse the biggest Jets fan ever (temporarily).

[Jan Reimers]

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With the Titans and Browns still having to play the Jets, I just becamse the biggest Jets fan ever (temporarily).

J-E-T-S, JETS JETS JETS.

[RockStar36]

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I think the Jets can beat both of them.

We beat the Jets with noodle arm both times. I think they are much better with Clemens at QB.

[OpIv37]

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we control our own destiny as far as the Browns are concerned- if we beat them, the best they could do is tie us and we'd have the tiebreaker.

If we win out, we don't have to worry about Denver or Houston, and we pretty much have to win out to get in.

The tough part is going to be catching Tennessee or Jax. If we win out, we'll be 7-5 in the conference. Tennesee is currently 4-4 in conference games, so we'd need them to split their remaining games to go 6-6 in the conference. If they go 3-1 and we win out, we'll both be 10-6 with 7-5 conference records, and we didn't play each other. Anyone know what the next tiebreaker would be?

If we lose one game (as long as it's not to the Browns) and they lose two, it would be a similar situation: both teams 9-7 and 6-6 in the conference. We'd have the head to head tiebreaker on Cleveland as long as they lose to us and finish no better than 2-2, but then Denver and Texas come back into play and Denver has the head to head over us.

Long story short, we need to win out and we need Tennessee to finish no better than 2-2 and we're in. If we lose a non-conference game, we have a very small chance of sneaking in. If we lose to the Browns or lose two, we're done.

[G. Host]

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we control our own destiny as far as the Browns are concerned- if we beat them, the best they could do is tie us and we'd have the tiebreaker.

Not necessarily - rules for three or more teams are arcane and it is still possible for Bills to beat Browns, have same record and not make playoffs.

[billsburgh]

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we control our own destiny as far as the Browns are concerned- if we beat them, the best they could do is tie us and we'd have the tiebreaker.

If we win out, we don't have to worry about Denver or Houston, and we pretty much have to win out to get in.

The tough part is going to be catching Tennessee or Jax. If we win out, we'll be 7-5 in the conference. Tennesee is currently 4-4 in conference games, so we'd need them to split their remaining games to go 6-6 in the conference. If they go 3-1 and we win out, we'll both be 10-6 with 7-5 conference records, and we didn't play each other. Anyone know what the next tiebreaker would be?

If we lose one game (as long as it's not to the Browns) and they lose two, it would be a similar situation: both teams 9-7 and 6-6 in the conference. We'd have the head to head tiebreaker on Cleveland as long as they lose to us and finish no better than 2-2, but then Denver and Texas come back into play and Denver has the head to head over us.

Long story short, we need to win out and we need Tennessee to finish no better than 2-2 and we're in. If we lose a non-conference game, we have a very small chance of sneaking in. If we lose to the Browns or lose two, we're done.

so your moratorium on playoff talk is over?

[OpIv37]

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so your moratorium on playoff talk is over?

yeah well we didn't lose 56-10 yesterday.

[Oaf]

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Notes: This is a pretty tough schedule I have to say. Next week's game is HUGE (go chargers, PLEASE!) and then they have two tough road contests and a game against the frisky jets. colts best not be resting their starters.

If Steelers keep winning, they won't be.

[Mr. Miyagi]

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I don't know guys.

We should be able to beat the Dolphins, sure.

The Browns have been play hot as hell. In the Dawgpound? It'll be very tough.

The Giants are hot and cold and yes they do have a lot of injuries, and Eli is very inconsistent. But they're fighting for a playoffs spot of their own too.

By the last week roll around, the Eagles will be playing for pride and spoiler. McNabb will probably be healthy and I doubt we can stop Westbrook.

All I'm saying is we had the same hopes last few seasons and we always fall short. I just hate that feeling and don't really want to keep my hopes up too high.

[HHURRICANE]

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We're not making the playoffs but it's fun to talk about.