1) Pats need to win out. We can't afford another conference loss at this point.
2) Baltimore needs TWO losses down the stretch. They are all AFC games, and if we win out we'll be a game ahead. They go to Cincy (Thursday), KC and Pittsburgh - it could very well happen.
3) San Diego needs to lose at Buffalo or vs. Denver (preferably both, but unlikely). They would have 3 AFC losses (like us), plus this would pull us even in the 'common games' tiebreaker (CIN, DEN, BUF, TEN). The next tiebreaker is strength of victory, and we have a huge lead over SD thanks to yesterday's win.
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If we don't get the #2 seed, I'd prefer the Ravens get the bye and NE be #3. We should manage at home vs. the #6 seed, plus I'd prefer the team travel down to Ballamore rather than cross-country to San Diego. The Ravens are a better matchup for us. Also, it would give us a chance to host the AFC title game should Indy falter against SD (very possible).
2) Baltimore needs TWO losses down the stretch. They are all AFC games, and if we win out we'll be a game ahead. They go to Cincy (Thursday), KC and Pittsburgh - it could very well happen.
3) San Diego needs to lose at Buffalo or vs. Denver (preferably both, but unlikely). They would have 3 AFC losses (like us), plus this would pull us even in the 'common games' tiebreaker (CIN, DEN, BUF, TEN). The next tiebreaker is strength of victory, and we have a huge lead over SD thanks to yesterday's win.
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If we don't get the #2 seed, I'd prefer the Ravens get the bye and NE be #3. We should manage at home vs. the #6 seed, plus I'd prefer the team travel down to Ballamore rather than cross-country to San Diego. The Ravens are a better matchup for us. Also, it would give us a chance to host the AFC title game should Indy falter against SD (very possible).