So being a 3rd seed is now meaningless? - New England Patriots Forums

condon84 · 01-03-2010, 03:23 PM

If the 3rd and 4th seed end up in the AFCCG, the 3rd seed would host that game. Why is that meaningless?

In 06, the Colts (3rd) hosted us (4th) and we lost the game.

Also, isn't Brady undefeated at home in the playoffs?

Can we still get the 3rd seed if the Bengals lose?

QB12 · 01-03-2010, 03:25 PM

Wilcots says we can still keep the 3rd seed but Cincy has to lose and some other things have to happen also (forget what they are).

QB12

***convertedpatsfan*** · 01-03-2010, 03:28 PM

If the Bengals lose, the strength of schedule tie-breaker will come into play, but that won't be finalized until all of the games are played.

I think the way things are set up, the 3rd seed is meaningless. I'd rather play the Colts than the Chargers in the second round, assuming we can win a playoff game. Of course this could come back to haunt us if the Bengals manage to upset the Chargers and get to host the AFCCG.

Jimke · 01-03-2010, 03:35 PM

Who cares if the Patriots get the 3rd or 4th seed? With Welker

gone, the Patriots will probably lose the wildcard game. This

would save the Patriots from a blowout on the road.

condon84 · 01-03-2010, 03:36 PM

I just don't see how the 3rd seed is meaningless if it means that we could host the AFCCG if the 3rd and 4th seed advances.

Any team can beat any team in the playoffs. I feel like we lost an opportunity to put us in a better situation to advance.

***mgteich*** · 01-03-2010, 03:44 PM

This of course ignores the general judgement that Cinci has a much better chance to beat SD than they have to beat INDY.

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Originally Posted by condon84

I just don't see how the 3rd seed is meaningless if it means that we could host the AFCCG if the 3rd and 4th seed advances.

Any team can beat any team in the playoffs. I feel like we lost an opportunity to put us in a better situation to advance.

condon84 · 01-03-2010, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mgteich

This of course ignores the general judgement that Cinci has a much better chance to beat SD than they have to beat INDY.

I think Cincy has just as good shot to beat Indy as well. They have a great running game, good passing game, a QB that is very good, a good scheme on defense with two corners that are very good. They've got the best running game going into the playoffs (except for the Jets, who might not make it in).

***mgteich*** · 01-03-2010, 03:52 PM

Belichick likely agrees with you. Otherwise taking the injury risks he did would not seem warranted.

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Originally Posted by condon84

I think Cincy has just as good shot to beat Indy as well. They have a great running game, good passing game, a QB that is very good, a good scheme on defense with two corners that are very good. They've got the best running game going into the playoffs (except for the Jets, who might not make it in).

FloridaPatsFan · 01-03-2010, 03:52 PM

At this point, I would take my chances against the Colts....Honestly, they are not as good as their record...But I just can't see Phillip Rivers leading any team to the SB.....

bostonia3333 · 01-03-2010, 04:01 PM

I think the cross country road trip is better for the AFCCG rather than the divisional. If the Pats play SD and miraculously beat the Chargers in the divisional, they would fly back to NE all jet-lagged and then have to fly out to Indy and beat the Colts? I'd rather have the Pats play the Colts first which is a shorter trip and then play at SD and then hopefully chill out before Miami. But this is all pipe dreams at this point. This defense has serious issues man.