Still Dreamin

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XXXIVwin

Yes, I am a hopeless Rams fan, and this is part of my M.O.– root for the Rams until they are mathematically eliminated.

Just off the top of my head– if Rams sweep last 5, Detroit and Dallas lose out, and SFO goes 1-2, we should be in business.

No problem!

Semi-seriously– if the Rams can win their next 2, and still be alive heading into week 15, that would go a long way (for me) at redeeming this season

Just in case anyone (anyone? Bueller? ) was wondering….

I am assuming either PHI or DAL takes one of the wildcard spots (both own head-to-head tiebreaker over Rams). [Phil is already at 9-3 and uncatchable… only way we catch Cowboys is if they implode and go 8-8.] After all, let’s be reasonable!!rolled eyes smiley

But IF the Rams were able to sweep last 4 games (not that far-fetched anymore) and end up 9-7….

For second and final wild-card spot, the Rams “might” be in a favorable position against 3 teams ahead of them IF these teams do no better than 9-7:

If Lions somehow end up 9-7, Rams would own tiebreaker over them. No head-to-head game; conf record would be same at 7-5; common opponents, both would likely be at 3-2 (NYG, Minn, TB, Ariz); and the clincher would be the 4th tiebreaker–“strength of victory”– Rams would likely beat Lions in “winning percentage of teams they have defeated.”

If Seahawks were 9-7, Rams would own tiebreaker in head-to-head matchups (again assuming Rams at 9-7).

If 49ers 9-7, Rams would own tiebreaker in div record. (Rams would be 4-2, Niners can do no better than 3-3).

The “hard part” is keeping all 3 teams– DET, SF, and SEA– at no better than 9-7.

I know I “should” just be enjoying the 52-0 shellacking… but my mind wanders toward dreams….

Oh and BTW… if the Cards collapse without Palmer and go 0-4 against a very tough remaining schedule (KC, Rams, SF, SEA)… Rams would own tiebreaker (div record) over Cards at 9-7, also….

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Kenyan Ram

How the Rams can win the division…unlikely but….

Week 14 Rams beat Redskins, Eagles beat Seattle, Raiders upset the 49ers, KC beats Arizona

Week 15 Rams beat Arizona, 49ers beat Seattle,

Week 16 Rams beat Giants, Seattle beats Arizona, Chargers beat 49ers

Week 17 Rams beat Seattle, 49ers beat Arizona

All teams will be tied at 9-7 with Rams having a better division record hence winning the tie breaker and go in as a 4th seed.