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My Calcs has GB with the tie breaker over Phily, I think GB is 3-1 against Common Opp Phily is 2-1.


8 posted on 12/13/2009 7:13:27 AM PST by Perdogg (Sarah Palin-Jim DeMint 2012 - Liz Cheney for Sec of State - Duncan Hunter SecDef)
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To: Perdogg

Well I got the post season standings off NFL.com.


10 posted on 12/13/2009 7:15:53 AM PST by mainepatsfan
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To: Perdogg
My Calcs has GB with the tie breaker over Phily, I think GB is 3-1 against Common Opp Phily is 2-1.

The intraconference record comes ahead of common opponents.

From http://www.nfl.com/standings/tiebreakingprocedures

TO BREAK A TIE FOR THE WILD-CARD TEAM
If it is necessary to break ties to determine the two Wild-Card clubs from each conference, the following steps will be taken.

If the tied clubs are from the same division, apply division tie breaker.

If the tied clubs are from different divisions, apply the following steps.

Two Clubs

Head-to-head, if applicable.
Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the conference.
Best won-lost-tied percentage in common games, minimum of four.
Strength of victory.
Strength of schedule.
Best combined ranking among conference teams in points scored and points allowed.
Best combined ranking among all teams in points scored and points allowed.
Best net points in conference games.
Best net points in all games.
Best net touchdowns in all games.
Coin toss.

Teams with conference records.
5. Philadelphia Eagles 7-2 .778
6. Green Bay Packers 6-3 .667
15 posted on 12/13/2009 7:37:56 AM PST by KarlInOhio (Obamalaise - the new mood for America.)
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