***** Interesting week 17 moves with possible playoff implications thread *****

[Deus Irae]

Baltimore is playing the Steelers in a game the Steelers must win if they're going to make the playoffs. Baltimore is going to be resting players. That, obviously, could have an impact on who makes the playoffs. It got me to thinking, and I figure that some people might find this stuff interesting, so:


Here's a thread for all moves and transactions that might impact who makes the playoffs, and where playoff teams get seeded. So, please feel free to add any information as it comes in. I'll drop the first bit of news in the next post.

 

[Deus Irae]

Ravens coach John Harbaugh said today that quarterback Lamar Jackson and other key starters will sit out Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Steelers.

Other Ravens who will sit out on Sunday include guard Marshal Yanda, running back Mark Ingram, safety Earl Thomas and defensive tackle Brandon Williams.

Lamar Jackson and other key starters to sit out Ravens’ finale vs. Steelers

 

[NYCPATS4LIFE]

Lamar Jackson and other key starters to sit out Ravens’ finale vs. Steelers

Good. Hopefully they’re flat in 3 weeks.

 

[Deus Irae]

Washington has ruled out quarterback Dwayne Haskins for Sunday’s game against the Cowboys, coach Bill Callahan told reporters.

Case Keenum will start against the Cowboys, who need a win and an Eagles loss to the Giants to win the NFC East.

Dwayne Haskins won’t play this week, ending his rookie season

 

[Froob]

Dwayne Haskins won’t play this week, ending his rookie season

Skins need an L to lock up the 2 slot. Gotta think management wants that.

 

[cmasspatsfan]

Who gets in if Steelers lose and Tenn loses? Isnt it Pitt?

 

[Pat the Pats Fan]

Who gets in if Steelers lose and Tenn loses? Isnt it Pitt?

Steelers lose, titans lose, colts win, raiders win and raiders are in

 

[Tottie]

Who gets in if Steelers lose and Tenn loses? Isnt it Pitt?

No TEN has the tie breaker. I really believe Ravens are tanking last game and hoping TEN loses to Houston. They don't fear anything I'm sure, but TEN is a much bigger threat and if Steelers make it it almost assures KC vs NE in divisional which is great for them.

 

[Deus Irae]

Seattle has no running backs. They'll be adding to their roster, and that'll end up here. They're reportedly looking at Lynch, Anderson and Turbin.

In addition to trying out Marshawn Lynch, the Seahawks also tried out veteran RB C.J. Anderson and hosted Robert Turbin on a visit today. Three familiar names on Seattle’s radar.

 

[Deus Irae]

Eagles are going to be making a move, too.

Eagles are releasing RB Jay Ajayi today, per source. They are getting RB Jordan Howard back this week.

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

Hopefully ten wins, thatd be a travesty if the Steelers get in because the ravens throw the last game and essentially give kc a first round bye.

 

[Deus Irae]

O’Brien said Texans will play to win against Titans when asked if he’ll rest players even though they have an outside chance at third seed.

 

[Deus Irae]

If someone could convince the walrus to rest his starters against the Chargers, that would be great.

 

[Patjew]

Pats South vs Pats Southwest. Interesting game.

 

[Soliel]

How can kc wind up with a bye just because the Steelers win?

 

[Patsgofor4]

How can kc wind up with a bye just because the Steelers win?

They can’t. KC can only get a bye if the Pats lose and they win. He is saying that a wild card game against the steelers and their INT vending machine QB is like having a bye week.

 

[Soliel]

They can’t. KC can only get a bye if the Pats lose and they win. He is saying that a wild card game against the steelers and their INT vending machine QB is like having a bye week.

Ok. Had me going there for a minute

 

[chris_in_sunnyvale]

Steelers lose, titans lose, colts win, raiders win and raiders are in

I think there is a "strength of victory" tiebreaker between Pittsburgh and Oakland as part of the determination, but that may have been settled after this past weekend.

Regards,
Chris

 

[Deus Irae]

Tried embedding something. Got blocked from Patsfans.com.

I'll post the info in a follow up post.

 

[Deus Irae]

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8:29 PM - 23 Dec 2019