NFL Week 16 Playoff Picture and Scenarios

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NFL Week 16 Playoff Picture and Scenarios

John Morgan

While NFL Week 15 did not do much to the playoff picture other than end the misery for a handful of teams by officially eliminating them from post-season play, it did bring genuine contenders one step closer to clinching scenarios in Week 16. Eighteen teams still have at least a mathematical chance at a playoff spot with two weeks to go; that is surely something that Roger Goodell’s parity-driven Park Avenue league office that strives for participation banners is surely proud of.

For all intents and purposes there are four remaining playoff races: (a) between Cincinnati and Denver for a bye; (b) between Kansas City an Pittsburgh for the number five seed (and the right to play the sorry-ass AFC South champion); (c) between Green Bay and Minnesota for the NFC North and number three seed; and (d) between Washington and Philadelphia for the NFC East title and the right to lose at home to Seattle.

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[PatsFanSince74]

Thanks. Clear and helpful

 

[Joey007]

In one scenario, I'm in the rooting for the Jaguars winning the AFC Sourh bandwagon. Anyone else want to see this for the Hell of it?

 

[raduray]

Playoff Scenarios

The New York Times has a nice graphic laying out the scenarios for all teams:

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/...=Full&region=Marginalia&src=me&pgtype=article

 

[Jackson 2]

The New York Times has a nice graphic laying out the scenarios for all teams:
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/...=Full&region=Marginalia&src=me&pgtype=article

That thing is hilarious! Who in their right freaking mind could construct that???

 

[Uncle Rico]

The New York Times has a nice graphic laying out the scenarios for all teams:
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/...=Full&region=Marginalia&src=me&pgtype=article

Or read it. I looked, scrolled once, and moved on. I'm sure it's a great graphic for someone with a couple of days to figure it out. Me I'll just see how things stand after tomorrow's games.

 

[Jackson 2]

That thing is hilarious! Who in their right freaking mind could construct that???

The answer to my own question: Harold's machine in "Person of Interest."

 

[fxkane]

Outside of the Pats game tomorrow (natch), are there any Sunday games that have any real direct import. I have the holiday blues and tomorrow may not shake them. The menu looks like the drabbest of the whole year.

I know about the Monday nite game, but that seems far away right now.

 

[SHOWTIME15]

WTH?

 

[BTTA]

That thing is hilarious! Who in their right freaking mind could construct that???

And I appreciate it greatly. Unfortunately, the Pats' situation is so clear and simple there isn't much use for it for us. But if you are a fan of a half dozen teams in both conferences, its pretty nice.

 

[Ross12]

Wow, talk about detailed. Super informative if you want to know every teams' scenarios.

 

[Jackson 2]

And I appreciate it greatly. Unfortunately, the Pats' situation is so clear and simple there isn't much use for it for us. But if you are a fan of a half dozen teams in both conferences, its pretty nice.

I agree. I meant the post as a compliment!

 

[BTTA]

I agree. I meant the post as a compliment!

Yeah, I understood it that way originally.
I love the intersection of absurd enthusiasm and creativity.