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November 25, 2018 at 10:40 pm #94466
znModeratorWhere do the Rams Stand in the NFC Playoff Picture?
https://www.therams.com/news/where-do-the-rams-stand-in-the-nfc-playoff-picture
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Wk 12 #NFC Playoffs:
1.#Saints 10-1
2.#Rams 10-1
3.#Bears 8-3
4.#Cowboys 6-5
5.#Vikings 5-4-1
6.#Redskins 6-5
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7.#Seahawks 6-5
8.#Panthers 6-5
9.#Eagles 5-6
10.#Packers 4-5-1
11.#Falcons 4-7
12.#Buccaneers 4-7
13.#Lions 4-7
14.#Giants 3-8
15.#Cardinals 2-9
16.#49ers 2-9November 26, 2018 at 8:30 am #94470
wvParticipantSo the 49ers are still in it.
What scenario would have to unfold for them to make it?
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vNovember 26, 2018 at 9:43 am #94471
nittany ramModeratorSo the 49ers are still in it.
What scenario would have to unfold for them to make it?
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v1. They must win the rest of their games.
2. Every other NFC team is pulled into a wormhole and transported across the galaxy with no way of getting back prior to the start of the playoffs.
November 26, 2018 at 10:17 am #94473znModeratorSo the 49ers are still in it.
What scenario would have to unfold for them to make it?
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vThat’s not a list of playoff eligible teams.
It’s just a ranking of every single NFC team and their playoff chances. Which in several cases, is zero.
I would say that everyone from the Packers (10th) on down is pretty much already eliminated.
Green Bay btw should be 4-6-1. But they are eliminated unless something impossible happens–every single NFC team above them loses all 5 remaining games and they win all 5. That’s impossible since all the teams on the list play each other so they can’t ALL lose.
November 26, 2018 at 10:32 am #94477wvParticipantSo the 49ers are still in it.
What scenario would have to unfold for them to make it?
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vThat’s not a list of playoff eligible teams.
It’s just a ranking of every single NFC team and their playoff chances. Which in several cases, is zero.
I would say that everyone from the Packers (10th) on down is pretty much already eliminated.
Green Bay btw should be 4-6-1. But they are eliminated unless something impossible happens–every single NFC team above them loses all 5 remaining games and they win all 5. That’s impossible since all the teams on the list play each other so they can’t ALL lose.
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what about the worm-hole scenario?
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vNovember 26, 2018 at 10:44 am #94478znModeratorSo the 49ers are still in it.
What scenario would have to unfold for them to make it?
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vThat’s not a list of playoff eligible teams.
It’s just a ranking of every single NFC team and their playoff chances. Which in several cases, is zero.
I would say that everyone from the Packers (10th) on down is pretty much already eliminated.
Green Bay btw should be 4-6-1. But they are eliminated unless something impossible happens–every single NFC team above them loses all 5 remaining games and they win all 5. That’s impossible since all the teams on the list play each other so they can’t ALL lose.
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what about the worm-hole scenario?
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vWell that works too.
November 27, 2018 at 9:55 am #94512znModeratormax
AFC is pretty much set.
KC
Pats
Texans
Steelers
Chargers
Ravens/ColtsI think the colts get in. Better QB.
NFC is tougher to figure out.
Saints
Rams
Bears
Dallas, Wash, Eagles
Vikes, Hawks, PanthersMy bet is that Dallas, Vikes, and Hawks make it.
Wash lost QB. Eagles too many injuries. Panthers tough schedule and bad tiebreakers.
November 27, 2018 at 11:26 am #94523
snowmanParticipantThe Vikings beat the Packers Sunday night, so they move to 6-4-1 and the Pack pretty much slips out of playoff contention. Two very tough road games back to back (Patriots and Seahawks) next then two very winnable games before finishing the season at home against the Bears. I think they win nine games and make the playoffs as a wild card team.
The Seahawks went to Carolina and beat the Panthers, so they hold the tiebreaker. They are playing well right now. Two tough opponents left on the schedule (Vikings and Chiefs) but both games are at home and sandwiched around three games with the 49ers and Cardinals. I think they win at least nine games make the playoffs as a wild card team.The NFC East is bunched up with several above-average teams with their own strengths and weaknesses. I think only the division winner goes to the playoffs, I don’t think the others will surpass the Vikings and Seahawks for a wild card berth.
The Redskins without Alex Smith will struggle to stay ahead of the rest of the playoff contenders. Their remaining opponents are not intimidating, but three are against division rivals. I expect them to fade and miss the postseason.
The Eagles have won or lost nine games this season by seven points or less; their record could be much better. They pretty much need to win out to make the playoffs. Too many starters have been injured and their depth can only do so much, I think they come up short of making the playoffs.
The Cowboys have more than they can handle against the Saints who are next on their schedule and a road test against the Colts in week 15, but the rest of the schedule is against teams with losing records. I think the Cowboys win the division largely based on their record within the division.My two cents.
November 27, 2018 at 1:02 pm #94561nittany ramModeratorThe Vikings beat the Packers Sunday night, so they move to 6-4-1 and the Pack pretty much slips out of playoff contention. Two very tough road games back to back (Patriots and Seahawks) next then two very winnable games before finishing the season at home against the Bears. I think they win nine games and make the playoffs as a wild card team.
Yeah, plus the Bears may not have anything to play for in that game. Playoff seedings will likely already be set. They may rest their starters which would hand the game to the Vikings.
I see the Vikings losing the next two games, winning the following two, and heading into the Bears game at 7-6-1.
So, it could all come down to that Bears game for the Vikings.
November 27, 2018 at 1:33 pm #94562
ZooeyModeratorThe way I see it is that the Rams owe playoff payback to Dallas, Washington, and Minnesota. So I’m fine with anyone of those teams stepping up to the guillotine in Los Angeles.
I agree Washington isn’t likely to make it. When your QB got run out of Cleveland….
The Cowboys will get in by default, and Seattle is a likely entry because they’ve been playing better, and their running game seems to be solid. And then…the Vikings. I’d be happy to see MN or DAL in the first game.
November 27, 2018 at 8:51 pm #94588znModeratorJ.B. Long@JB_Long
Updated #LARams odds via @fboutsiders.1-seed: 48%
Bye: 94% (Can clinch with wins in DET and CHI next two weeks)
Division: 100% (Magic No. 1)November 30, 2018 at 2:17 am #94672znModeratorToday, there are 9 teams with 7 or more wins.
* Rams, 10-1
* Saints, 10-2
* Chiefs, 9-2
* Bears, 8-3
* Patz, 8-3
* Texans, 8-3
* Chargers, 8-3
* Steelers, 7-3-1
* Cowboys, 7-5November 30, 2018 at 7:04 am #94673wvParticipantCowboys beat Saints with only 13 points? Wtf?
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vNovember 30, 2018 at 7:55 am #94674znModeratorCowboys beat Saints with only 13 points? Wtf?
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vI am going to try to look for good articles and/or posts that talk about that, ie. why the Saints offense got corralled so to speak. If yer interested, if I find any, I will put them in Ag’s Dallas/Saints game thread here: http://theramshuddle.com/topic/dallas-vs-no-10-0-first-quarter/#post-94665
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