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NFL Playoff Scenarios
AP via SFGate ^ | 12/19/6

Posted on 12/19/2006 2:43:38 PM PST by SmithL

Playoff scenarios for week 16 as provided by the NFL:

AFC EAST DIVISION

New England can clinch division title with:

1) A win or tie.

2) A N.Y. Jets loss or tie.

New England can clinch playoff berth if Cincinnati-Denver tie.

AFC NORTH DIVISION

Baltimore has clinched the division.

Cincinnati can clinch playoff berth with:

1) A win, a Buffalo loss or tie and a N.Y. Jets loss.

2) A win, a Buffalo loss or tie and a Jacksonville loss.

AFC SOUTH DIVISION

Indianapolis has clinched division.

Indianapolis can clinch a first-round bye with a win and a Baltimore loss.

AFC WEST DIVISION

San Diego has clinched the division.

San Diego can clinch first-round bye with:

1) A win.

2) An Indianapolis loss.

3) A tie and a Baltimore loss.

4) A tie and an Indianapolis tie.

San Diego can clinch homefield advantage with:

1) A win and a Baltimore loss or tie.

2) A tie, Baltimore loss and an Indianapolis loss or tie.

Denver can clinch playoff berth with:

1) A win, a Kansas City loss or tie and a N.Y. Jets loss.

2) A win, a Kansas City loss or tie and a Jacksonville loss.

(Excerpt) Read more at sfgate.com ...


TOPICS: Sports
KEYWORDS: nfl; playoff

1 posted on 12/19/2006 2:43:39 PM PST by SmithL
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To: scott says

FYI


2 posted on 12/19/2006 2:44:09 PM PST by SmithL (Where are we going? . . . . And why are we in this handbasket????)
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To: SmithL; 4everontheRight; ABG(anybody but Gore); Abbeville Conservative; admiralsn; akorahil; ...

NFL PING



FReepmail scott says to be added to, or to be taken off the NFL Ping list...


This is a fairly high volume ping list

3 posted on 12/19/2006 2:45:42 PM PST by scott says
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To: SmithL
My Jets need to win out. One good thing, Denver plays Cincy this week so one HAS to lose (barring ties.) Then it seems Jacksonville needs to lose at least one also.

This would be so much easier if we had just beaten the Brownies.

4 posted on 12/19/2006 2:46:58 PM PST by ez ("Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is." - Milton)
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To: SmithL; Owl_Eagle

This can't be right; they left out the scenario that shows the Bucs getting at least a Wild-Card...


5 posted on 12/19/2006 2:47:31 PM PST by Sam's Army (It's called a "Holiday Candelabra", hopefully it won't set the "Giving Tree" on fire)
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To: Sam's Army
This can't be right; they left out the scenario that shows the Bucs getting at least a Wild-Card...

Think Marshall on a grand scale.

6 posted on 12/19/2006 2:49:14 PM PST by steveegg (UNNNNGGGHHHH! Seeking new state, will travel)
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To: SmithL

Jets would actually benefit if New England wins twice, beating Jacksonville and Tennesee.


7 posted on 12/19/2006 2:50:05 PM PST by ez ("Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is." - Milton)
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To: SmithL

NFC NORTH DIVISION

Detroit can clinch division title with:

1) A plague genetically engineered to target those with coordination, intelligence, and strength;

2) A global thermonuclear war; or

3) Barry Sanders returning for one last game.


8 posted on 12/19/2006 3:17:15 PM PST by Yossarian (Everyday, somewhere on the globe, somebody is pushing the frontier of stupidity.)
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To: SmithL

Washington Redskins: watch games from comfort of your own homes.


9 posted on 12/19/2006 3:40:40 PM PST by Salo
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To: SmithL; All

would anyone care to guessrtimate the odds that the Jets make the playoffs and the Giants don't..I figure about 15:1


10 posted on 12/19/2006 4:25:12 PM PST by ken5050
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To: SmithL; SoothingDave; xsmommy; beyond the sea

Pittsburgh's playoff chances. < |:(~

11 posted on 12/19/2006 5:17:46 PM PST by martin_fierro (< |:)~)
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To: martin_fierro

: (


12 posted on 12/19/2006 5:20:26 PM PST by xsmommy
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To: martin_fierro

Hey, I think that looks exactly like the Titans' playoff chances.


13 posted on 12/19/2006 5:56:55 PM PST by Mr. Mulliner
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To: martin_fierro

I am looking at knocking the snot out of the clavins....and clubbing the bungles!!!!! and let the chips fall where they may!!!!


14 posted on 12/19/2006 7:02:26 PM PST by GregB (Please pray for my grandchildren,Anna and Jacob!!!)
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To: ez
My Jets

My apologies.
15 posted on 12/19/2006 7:33:06 PM PST by Terpfen ("Conservatives" who sat at home cost us the War on Terror, SCOTUS, and economic success.)
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To: SmithL

Next week: Eagles vs Dallas; may as well be a playoff game.


16 posted on 12/19/2006 7:36:28 PM PST by He Rides A White Horse (unite)
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To: SmithL

Go Eagles.


17 posted on 12/19/2006 8:05:07 PM PST by LongsforReagan ("I believe the very heart and soul of conservatism is libertarianism."- Ronald Reagan)
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To: Mr. Mulliner

"Hey, I think that looks exactly like the Titans' playoff chances."

Well considering that many expected them to win maybe 2-3 games. I think you should happy at this point.


18 posted on 12/19/2006 10:17:53 PM PST by neb52
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To: Terpfen
My apologies.

Touche'

19 posted on 12/20/2006 3:12:24 AM PST by ez ("Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is." - Milton)
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To: neb52

Yeah, I'm actually thrilled at how the season has gone. I haven't really heard anyone talk about playoffs here other than to say that haven't actually been elminated totally.


20 posted on 12/20/2006 4:33:09 AM PST by Mr. Mulliner
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To: Mr. Mulliner

They would have to keep the streak going while all the 8-6 teams lose last two games.


21 posted on 12/20/2006 4:42:18 AM PST by neb52
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To: Terpfen; ez
My Jets

My apologies.

No need to apologize. If you compare ANY Jets fan's expectations at the beginning of the season compared to where we are now, we're so far and beyond that any good thing that happens now is simply a "bonus". At least that's my take.

22 posted on 12/20/2006 10:41:30 AM PST by jmc813
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To: SmithL

Now that Brady has dumped his excess baggage, he's back to his usual close-to-perfection performance. Go Patriots!


23 posted on 12/20/2006 10:45:26 AM PST by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: jmc813

Yes, but being a Jets fan is itself worthy of pity.


24 posted on 12/20/2006 11:38:37 AM PST by Terpfen ("Conservatives" who sat at home cost us the War on Terror, SCOTUS, and economic success.)
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