There's no predicting yet who our first playoff opponent will be

[Fencer]

As of now, there are three 10-4 AFC teams. Any could wind up as the 5th seed, beat the 4th seed, then travel to Foxboro.

There also are 4-5 teams in the 7-7 to 9-5 range with a shot at a division championship (depending on whether you include the Raiders or not). Any could wind up as the 4th seed and beat the 5th seed, thus earning a trip to Foxboro.

Things will become clearer later, of course. But right now the Patriots have at least 6 different plausible Divisional Round opponents.

 

[Sean Pa Patriot]

pretty simple... the chiefs should hold serve and win the west.. indy may stub toe in oakland , and jax could get back in there and balt and the jets are pretty much locks- that being said kc is the third seed, indy/jax the fourth, balt and the jets are 5 and six... so we will play on that sunday, jets, balt or indy/jax- out of those four i dont want balt... im hoping for a jax pull out the south, upset baltimore , kc beats the jets, we play jax, kc plays pitt- pitt vs pats afc title game...

 

[RobertWeathers]

pretty simple... the chiefs should hold serve and win the west.. indy may stub toe in oakland , and jax could get back in there and balt and the jets are pretty much locks- that being said kc is the third seed, indy/jax the fourth, balt and the jets are 5 and six... so we will play on that sunday, jets, balt or indy/jax- out of those four i dont want balt... im hoping for a jax pull out the south, upset baltimore , kc beats the jets, we play jax, kc plays pitt- pitt vs pats afc title game...

Nice write-up.

OT- The Pats will most likely play Sat nite.

 

[blackglass3]

If I was putting money on it, I imagine we'll be playing Baltimore or the Jets. Could you imagine, Divisional Weekend and the games are Pitt/Balt and NE/NYJ? The NFL and networks would cream their pants.

 

[Ring 6]

If I was putting money on it, I imagine we'll be playing Baltimore or the Jets. Could you imagine, Divisional Weekend and the games are Pitt/Balt and NE/NYJ? The NFL and networks would cream their pants.

That would mean both wild cards win on the road in week 1, which is rare.

 

[blackglass3]

That would mean both wild cards win on the road in week 1, which is rare.

Yes, however I don't have alot of faith in the Chiefs winning their first playoff game. They remind me of the 08 Falcons; a good young team who is not really ready for the spotlight yet.

And Jax/Indy could easily lose to the Jets. I have no faith in the Jags whatsoever, and Peyton could revert back to the INT Machine at any time.

 

[Pessimistic Pete]

It's going to be the Colts. The Ravens put up a pathetic performance against them every post-season.

Jets (6) @ Chargers (3) = Chargers
Ravens (5) @ Colts (4) = Colts

Colts @ Patriots = Patriots
Chargers @ Steelers = Steelers

Steelers @ Patriots = Patriots

You read it here first.

 

[Ring 6]

Yes, however I don't have alot of faith in the Chiefs winning their first playoff game. They remind me of the 08 Falcons; a good young team who is not really ready for the spotlight yet.

And Jax/Indy could easily lose to the Jets. I have no faith in the Jags whatsoever, and Peyton could revert back to the INT Machine at any time.

Chiefs are 8-0 at home.
Indy is 5-2 but a totally different offense indoors.

 

[The_Riddler]

It's going to be the Colts. The Ravens put up a pathetic performance against them every post-season.

Jets (6) @ Chargers (3) = Chargers
Ravens (5) @ Colts (4) = Colts

Colts @ Patriots = Patriots
Chargers @ Steelers = Steelers

Steelers @ Patriots = Patriots

You read it here first.

I see this exact scenario playing out. KC will lose one of it's 2 remaining home games to (Tenn or Oak) and SD will win out to take the division.

SD grabs the 3-seed due to it's victory over Indy.

The only thing I would change here is SD/Pitt, I think SD would go into Heinz and beat that team (Steelers are so overrated). That would set up another SD/New England title game at the Razor........That would be a tad scary given the way Rivers and that offense is now playing with VJ back, but the frozen tundra at Gillette should help us.........

 

[blackglass3]

Chiefs are 8-0 at home.
Indy is 5-2 but a totally different offense indoors.

The 2008 Falcons were 7-1 at home.

 

[Froob]

Who would you guys rather face if it comes down to Baltimore(5) vs Indy(4) and the #3 seed won? I might find myself rooting for peyton

 

[40yrpatsfan]

It's going to be the Colts. The Ravens put up a pathetic performance against them every post-season.

Jets (6) @ Chargers (3) = Chargers
Ravens (5) @ Colts (4) = Colts

Colts @ Patriots = Patriots
Chargers @ Steelers = Steelers

Steelers @ Patriots = Patriots

You read it here first.

I think it will be a little different, starting with the seeds:
1. NE
2. Pitt
3. KC
4. Indy
5. Jets
6. Balt

Baltimore at KC. Have to pick the Ravens.
Jets at Indy. Indy wins.

Therefore:

Baltimore at NE
Indy at Pitt

 

[PatsFan2]

It's going to be the Colts. The Ravens put up a pathetic performance against them every post-season.

Jets (6) @ Chargers (3) = Chargers
Ravens (5) @ Colts (4) = Colts

Colts @ Patriots = Patriots
Chargers @ Steelers = Steelers

Steelers @ Patriots = Patriots

You read it here first.

The Chargers nave NO CHANCE! You read it here first.

 

[PatsGuy]

Nice write-up.

OT- The Pats will most likely play Sat nite.

I'd be looking (hoping) for January 15th @8PM. Thinking about it already, Snowing..Fire pit going in the tailgate lot.. siping on some Brandy

 

[blackglass3]

If I was putting money on it, I imagine we'll be playing Baltimore or the Jets. Could you imagine, Divisional Weekend and the games are Pitt/Balt and NE/NYJ? The NFL and networks would cream their pants.

Yes, however I don't have alot of faith in the Chiefs winning their first playoff game. They remind me of the 08 Falcons; a good young team who is not really ready for the spotlight yet.

And Jax/Indy could easily lose to the Jets. I have no faith in the Jags whatsoever, and Peyton could revert back to the INT Machine at any time.

Wow, did I call that one or what? *patting self on back*

 

[TheGodInAGreyHoodie]

Wow, did I call that one or what? *patting self on back*