Pats (theoretically) still have a shot at the #1 overall seed

[dannydyn]

Of course things are beyond our control at this point, but according to the ESPN playoffs machine, if the following plays out, Pats not only get a 1st round bye, but the #1 seed overall. Granted it’s more than likely that won’t be the case, but wishful thinking is still allowed…


Week 16

Pats over Bills

Ravens over Chargers

Eagles over Texans

Saints over Steelers

Seahawks over Chiefs


Week 17

Pats over Jets

Broncos over Chargers

Raiders over Chiefs

The rest don’t change the outcome – Pats get the #1 seed


Final Seeding

#1 Patriots

#2 Texans (assumption is they beat the Jags, otherwise Chargers/Chiefs get to sit here)

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#3 Chiefs

#4 Ravens

#5 Chargers

#6 Steelers



Long shots, but for those who wonder, yes, it is still mathematically possible.

 

[bigballas]

Week 17


Raiders over Chiefs

no chance...sorry. Raiders mail it in, they want top 2 draft pick, players checked out. no reason here. KC needs to win. this is about as much of a guarantee there is in the NFL

 

[Kontradiction]

Not anymore, they don't.

 

[sb1]

Raiders over Chiefs is a pipe dream unfortunately.

 

[SHOWTIME15]

Not without Gordon...our CF of an offense just got worse

 

[Racervx54]

You're insane.... At no pint during this year have they shown that they can win/be the number 1 seed... Hate to say it ,but it might be the time for the rebuild every pats fan doesn't want to admit ...

 

[mgteich]

More reasonable is for PHI to beat HOU to give us the #2, and for KC to be beaten in their first playoff game. We would then have the top seed and play at home.

 

[dannydyn]

You're insane.... At no pint during this year have they shown that they can win/be the number 1 seed... Hate to say it ,but it might be the time for the rebuild every pats fan doesn't want to admit ...

If you read my post, I clearly stated that this is very long shot, borderline winning the powerball... . I was just curious to see if it's even mathematically possible. That's all. Nowhere did I allude that it is likely. Big difference.

 

[obgod3]

Ugh.......

 

[mgcolby]

Of cour
Of course things are beyond our control at this point, but according to the ESPN playoffs machine, if the following plays out, Pats not only get a 1st round bye, but the #1 seed overall. Granted it’s more than likely that won’t be the case, but wishful thinking is still allowed…


Week 16

Pats over Bills

Ravens over Chargers

Eagles over Texans

Saints over Steelers

Seahawks over Chiefs


Week 17

Pats over Jets

Broncos over Chargers

Raiders over Chiefs

The rest don’t change the outcome – Pats get the #1 seed


Final Seeding

#1 Patriots

#2 Texans (assumption is they beat the Jags, otherwise Chargers/Chiefs get to sit here)

-----

#3 Chiefs

#4 Ravens

#5 Chargers

#6 Steelers



Long shots, but for those who wonder, yes, it is still mathematically possible.

All seem doable except the Raiders game... 2 seed is very attainable assuming we don't **** ourselves any time in the next two weeks.

 

[mosslost]

You're insane.... At no pint during this year have they shown that they can win/be the number 1 seed... Hate to say it ,but it might be the time for the rebuild every pats fan doesn't want to admit ...

no

 

[Ring 6]

You're insane.... At no pint during this year have they shown that they can win/be the number 1 seed... Hate to say it ,but it might be the time for the rebuild every pats fan doesn't want to admit ...

So they can’t beat the bills and jets?
That’s all they have to do if the other games fall in place.
I would say when they won 8 of 9 to get to 9-3 they certainly looked like they could win/be the 1 seed.

 

[Actual Pats Fan]

If you read my post, I clearly stated that this is very long shot, borderline winning the powerball... . I was just curious to see if it's even mathematically possible. That's all. Nowhere did I allude that it is likely. Big difference.

But, he did not read your post.

 

[Actual Pats Fan]

no

This is not related, but when I lost my two front teeth I pronounced you "Mothlotht".

In other words, I basically sounded like the late, great Carol Vadnais

 

[borg]

To prove that I'm the most wicked smaht anonymous poster on PastFans.com between the hours of 3-4AM.....I predict:
1) NE wins week #16
2) NE rests all its ailing failing aging bodies......aka......TB12 clients........and gets destroyed week #17
3) Resulting in a 10-6 record which so happens to be my preseason prediction....mocked at the time by the fangirl kool-aid swallowers and other kinds of swallowers as well

After their week #17 bye, then the NEP playoff run can begin

 

[UFGatorPat]

Not without Gordon...our CF of an offense just got worse

What does that have to do with the above scenarios? You’re saying we’re going to lose?

 

[Lavictoire]

Week 16 scenario you posted looks possible.

 

[Soliel]

This is happening!
Going to the bowl and winning it without Gordon just to piss off goodell

 

[Brewskies]

Of course things are beyond our control at this point, but according to the ESPN playoffs machine, if the following plays out, Pats not only get a 1st round bye, but the #1 seed overall. Granted it’s more than likely that won’t be the case, but wishful thinking is still allowed…


Week 16

Pats over Bills

Ravens over Chargers

Eagles over Texans

Saints over Steelers

Seahawks over Chiefs


Week 17

Pats over Jets

Broncos over Chargers

Raiders over Chiefs

The rest don’t change the outcome – Pats get the #1 seed


Final Seeding

#1 Patriots

#2 Texans (assumption is they beat the Jags, otherwise Chargers/Chiefs get to sit here)

-----

#3 Chiefs

#4 Ravens

#5 Chargers

#6 Steelers



Long shots, but for those who wonder, yes, it is still mathematically possible.

What! Why is this being discussed? We will be lucky to win Sunday.

 

[Bonzo]

More reasonable is for PHI to beat HOU to give us the #2, and for KC to be beaten in their first playoff game. We would then have the top seed and play at home.

Would make for remarkable symmetry if Lombardi#6 was delivered to us in this fashion: in 2001, Pats were the #2 seed after an 11-5 record and won multiple tight games against teams with supposedly better talent.