3rd seed is a lot better than 4th this year

[Fencer]

Peter King makes a good point -- the fourth seed gets a visit from either Denver or KC.

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[deters]

or we could just try for the #1 or #2 seed...

The only teams to worry about are Denver and KC. If we only drop 1 or 2 games the rest of the way and beat Denver, we should be able to lock up at least the #2.

 

[Gumby]

HINT: Since the 3 plays the 6-seed and the 4 plays the 5-seed EVERY YEAR; I think you will be able to re-use that theory again.

He is just playing off on the whole Pay-me-a-ton worship society.

But guess what; betwen KC and Den, whichever one is the 5 seed, THEY DIDNT WIN THEIR DIV; that means they are BEATABLE. And they will ABSOLUTELY BE ON THE ROAD.

I would be more worried about figuring out a way of beating the one that actually wins the div and ends up the 1-seed. You will have to play that one in their house. Pick your poison HI-altitude or 2d best Home-Field Adv (loudest crowd) in the NFL.

 

[Avenger]

Peyton on the road in the playoffs? I'll take that

 

[Brady_to_Moss]

if they finish 1-3 then they are fine...4th will deff be tougher

 

[CelticPatriot]

I'd love to have a visit from KC (no chance they win the division)

 

[Fencer]

HINT: Since the 3 plays the 6-seed and the 4 plays the 5-seed EVERY YEAR; I think you will be able to re-use that theory again.

He is just playing off on the whole Pay-me-a-ton worship society.

But guess what; betwen KC and Den, whichever one is the 5 seed, THEY DIDNT WIN THEIR DIV; that means they are BEATABLE. And they will ABSOLUTELY BE ON THE ROAD.

I would be more worried about figuring out a way of beating the one that actually wins the div and ends up the 1-seed. You will have to play that one in their house. Pick your poison HI-altitude or 2d best Home-Field Adv (loudest crowd) in the NFL.

It's rare (although hardly unprecedented) for the two best records in a conference to be in the same division, even at this point of the season. That said, perhaps Peter King and definitely I overlooked the point that their records are a bit inflated by not having played each other yet.

 

[CelticPatriot]

It's rare (although hardly unprecedented) for the two best records in a conference to be in the same division, even at this point of the season. That said, perhaps Peter King and definitely I overlooked the point that their records are a bit inflated by not having played each other yet.

Or in KC's case... anyone yet.

 

[SHOWTIME15]

Peyton on the road in the playoffs? I'll take that

i don't know, a 3 seed gets a date with the Jets (most likely) and 4 seed gets a visit from Den/KC. I think I may take the 2 seed this year.

 

[Archeryaddict12]

in round 1??

i don't know, a 3 seed gets a date with the Jets (most likely) and 4 seed gets a visit from Den/KC. I think I may take the 2 seed this year.

Well if we go 7-0, we could be I contention for #1. So many possibilities for where this team in the playoffs, we won't know for a few more weeks where we most likely be.

I would be pleased with #2.

 

[SHOWTIME15]

HINT: Since the 3 plays the 6-seed and the 4 plays the 5-seed EVERY YEAR; I think you will be able to re-use that theory again.

He is just playing off on the whole Pay-me-a-ton worship society.

But guess what; betwen KC and Den, whichever one is the 5 seed, THEY DIDNT WIN THEIR DIV; that means they are BEATABLE. And they will ABSOLUTELY BE ON THE ROAD.

I would be more worried about figuring out a way of beating the one that actually wins the div and ends up the 1-seed. You will have to play that one in their house. Pick your poison HI-altitude or 2d best Home-Field Adv (loudest crowd) in the NFL.

I disagree. The NFL is all about match ups. Seeding doesn't matter if you play against a team that will expose your weaknesses. If you have to pick either Den or KC, I would choose Den. KC has the better D-Line and leads the lead in sacks. This is TB's kryptonite. On the other hand, Denver's D is not that great. Yes, Peyton is awesome, but I think we have a better shot to score points against Denver.

 

[ausbacker]

I have no idea why people are afraid of seedings and match ups. The Patriots are good enough to beat 31 teams almost every time they play.

 

[dales804]

Ah! You can't talk about seedings! It's too early!

/sarcasm

If they get a bye I'll be happy. Not worried about the other stuff. You never know what could happen. What if Denver is the #1 seed and Peyton gets injured in week 17? Whoever has to go and face them would feel a lot better about their chances.

 

[crypto]

@SD, KC, @NE, @KC - Denver could very easily wind up 9-3 or 8-4 going into week 14.

 

[PATRlOT]

If we can go through this second half of the season with only 1 loss (to anyone but Denver)

I believe we can get 1st place

 

[CelticPatriot]

General question; would you rather lose to the Broncos and get the 2 seed, or lose to the Ravens and get the 1 seed, but the Ravens are in the playoffs?

 

[PATRlOT]

General question; would you rather lose to the Broncos and get the 2 seed, or lose to the Ravens and get the 1 seed, but the Ravens are in the playoffs?

lose to the Ravens

I think if we get the 1 seed we'll win our games @ home and go to the SuperBowl and win it in the Jets AND Giants very own stadium

 

[mgcolby]

i don't know, a 3 seed gets a date with the Jets (most likely) and 4 seed gets a visit from Den/KC. I think I may take the 2 seed this year.

Kind of early to say the Jets. SD, Ten, Cleveland etc are all in the mix.

 

[supafly]

i don't know, a 3 seed gets a date with the Jets (most likely) and 4 seed gets a visit from Den/KC. I think I may take the 2 seed this year.

Not meaning to sound as sarcastic as it will sound, but "you THINK you'd take the 2 seed this year?"

Of course you'd take the #2 seed...every year.

Who could make a reasonable argument that they'd rather play 3 games vs 2 to get to the Super Bowl, which would include going on the road to boot?

The 2 seed means that we'd get to win ONE game at home to be in the AFCCG....I think it's kind of a no-brainer, especially with this year's specific 2013 team. They would probably need to get a first round bye to have a realistic shot in my opinion. They are very young, beat up, missing many key guys etc. Let's not let one game vs the 2-6 Steelers get our heads big.

There is absolutely no reasonable explanation for wanting to play an extra playoff game, which dramatically reduces one's chances for making the Super Bowl; yet every single year we have to go through this for whatever reasoning?

You want to have a bye week to allow key players to rest and build a very good gameplan + practicing, then have a home game to make the AFCCG. It's that simple.

 

[supafly]

Kind of early to say the Jets. SD, Ten, Cleveland etc are all in the mix.

I agree. I guess the thinking is that the NYJ schedule is rather easy down the stretch, but it's waaayyy too early to consider anyone a lock after 9/17 games.

CLE - Brandon Weeden starting is a much different team. Hoyer and Campbell have led them to every win this season, and the defense is tough. I wouldn't count them out at 4-5 vs the NYJ 5-4 by any stretch.

SD - has a chance to beat DEN at least once in the 2 meetings, and could very well get the 6th slot. Actually they'd probably be my personal choice.

TEN - is playing tough defense and has proven to be a pain in the butt, especially at home. They've also started to get CJ running lately, along with Kendall Wright in the passing game. They got off to a hot start but had some setbacks for a few weeks when their starting QB went out.