*BREAKING NEWS: Peyton Manning tests positive for hydraulic fluid* Week 6 NFL Thread

[MetalMat]

2010 Seattle Seahawks. Won their division with a 7-9 record. They enter the Wildcard playoffs. Beat the New Orleans Saints in the wildcard playoffs 41-36 with one of the most amazing runs by Marshawn Lynch I have ever seen (broke 10+ tackles for a 50yard TD run). They than lost to the bears 35-24 in the Divisional round.

 

[rudeguy]

If the Eagles lose they'd be 2-4 though, compared to 2-3 if the Skins win. Wouldn't that put the Skins on top?

No.

NFL Tiebreaking Procedures

The six postseason participants from each conference are seeded as follows:

The division champion with the best record.
The division champion with the second-best record.
The division champion with the third-best record.
The division champion with the fourth-best record.
The Wild Card club with the best record.
The Wild Card club with the second-best record.
The following procedures will be used to break standings ties for postseason playoffs and to determine regular-season schedules.

NOTE: Tie games count as one-half win and one-half loss for both clubs.

TO BREAK A TIE WITHIN A DIVISION

If, at the end of the regular season, two or more clubs in the same division finish with identical won-lost-tied percentages, the following steps will be taken until a champion is determined.

Two Clubs

Head-to-head (best won-lost-tied percentage in games between the clubs).
Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the division.
Best won-lost-tied percentage in common games.
Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the conference.
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 common games.
Best net points in all games.
Best net touchdowns in all games.
Coin toss
Three or More Clubs

(Note: If two clubs remain tied after third or other clubs are eliminated during any step, tie breaker reverts to step 1 of the two-club format).

Head-to-head (best won-lost-tied percentage in games among the clubs).
Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the division.
Best won-lost-tied percentage in common games.
Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the conference.
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 common games.
Best net points in all games.
Best net touchdowns in all games.
Coin toss
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.
Three or More Clubs

(Note: If two clubs remain tied after third or other clubs are eliminated, tie breaker reverts to step 1 of applicable two-club format.)

Apply division tie breaker to eliminate all but the highest ranked club in each division prior to proceeding to step 2. The original seeding within a division upon application of the division tie breaker remains the same for all subsequent applications of the procedure that are necessary to identify the two Wild-Card participants.
Head-to-head sweep. (Applicable only if one club has defeated each of the others or if one club has lost to each of the others.)
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
When the first Wild-Card team has been identified, the procedure is repeated to name the second Wild-Card, i.e., eliminate all but the highest-ranked club in each division prior to proceeding to step 2. In situations where three or more teams from the same division are involved in the procedure, the original seeding of the teams remains the same for subsequent applications of the tie breaker if the top-ranked team in that division qualifies for a Wild-Card berth.

OTHER TIE-BREAKING PROCEDURES

Only one club advances to the playoffs in any tie-breaking step. Remaining tied clubs revert to the first step of the applicable division or Wild Card tie-breakers. As an example, if two clubs remain tied in any tie-breaker step after all other clubs have been eliminated, the procedure reverts to Step 1 of the two-club format to determine the winner. When one club wins the tiebreaker, all other clubs revert to Step 1 of the applicable two-club or three-club format.
In comparing records against common opponents among tied teams, the best won-lost-tied percentage is the deciding factor, since teams may have played an unequal number of games.
To determine home-field priority among division-titlists, apply Wild Card tie-breakers.
To determine home-field priority for Wild Card qualifiers, apply division tie-breakers (if teams are from the same division) or Wild Card tiebreakers (if teams are from different divisions).
To determine the best combined ranking among conference teams in points scored and points allowed, add a team's position in the two categories, and the lowest score wins. For example, if Team A is first in points scored and second in points allowed, its combined ranking is "3." If Team B is third in points scored and first in points allowed, its combined ranking is "4." Team A then wins the tiebreaker. If two teams are tied for a position, both teams are awarded the ranking as if they held it solely. For example, if Team A and Team B are tied for first in points scored, each team is assigned a ranking of "1" in that category, and if Team C is third, its ranking will still be "3."
TIE-BREAKING PROCEDURE FOR SELECTION MEETING

Clubs not participating in the playoffs shall select in the first through 20th positions in reverse standings order.
The Super Bowl winner is last and Super Bowl loser is next-to-last.
The losers of the Conference Championship games shall select 29th and 30th based on won-lost-tied percentage.
The losers of the Divisional playoff games shall select 25th through 28th based on won-lost-tied percentage.
The losers of the Wild Card games shall select 21st through 24th based on won-lost-tied percentage.
If ties exist in any grouping except (2) above, such ties shall be broken by strength-of-schedule. If any ties cannot be broken by strength-of-schedule, the divisional or conference tie-breakers, if applicable, shall be applied. Any ties that still exist shall be broken by a coin flip.

 

[purbeast0]

If the Eagles lose they'd be 2-4 though, compared to 2-3 if the Skins win. Wouldn't that put the Skins on top?

shit that is a good point. not sure.

EDIT:

but apparently rudeguy knows.

EDIT2:

although i don't think his rules state anything else, i think you are right redstorm because the skins would be up 1/2 game on them.

 

[gorcorps]

I am calling it now.

Jaguars over the Broncos.

Just you wait. :awe:

It wouldn't be the first time Denver has underprepared for a "sure thing" and it's bitten them in the ass. Granted those Denver teams have nothing in common with the current one, but still.

 

[rudeguy]

shit that is a good point. not sure.

EDIT:

but apparently rudeguy knows.

EDIT2:

although i don't think his rules state anything else, i think you are right redstorm because the skins would be up 1/2 game on them.

hrmmm...I was just looking at wins. But it looks like the extra loss would put them back. I've never looked at it that way before.

Either way...it will be settled once both teams have their by weeks.

 

[lupi]

I'll forgive the jets for letting the pats win if they can crush shittsburgh this week.

 

[techs]

*psst* anyone know where I can get some hydraulic fluid?

 

[Imported]

Thursday, October 10
Giants (0-5) vs Bears (3-2)

Sunday, October 13
1:00 PM (ET)
Bengals (3-2) vs Bills (2-3)
Packers (2-2) vs Ravens (3-2)
Lions (3-2) vs Browns (3-2)
Panthers (1-3) vs Vikings (1-3)
Rams (2-3) vs Texans (2-3)
Raiders (2-3) vs Chiefs (5-0)
Steelers (0-4) vs Jets (3-2)
Eagles (2-3) vs Buccaneers (0-4)
4:05 PM (ET)
Jaguars (0-5) vs Broncos (5-0)
Titans (3-2) vs Seahawks (4-1)
4:25 PM (ET)
Saints (5-0) vs Patriots (4-1)
Cardinals (3-2) vs 49ers (3-2)
8:30 PM (ET)
Redskins (1-3) vs Cowboys (2-3)

Monday, October 14
Colts (4-1) vs Chargers (2-3)

Here we go!

 

[KeithTalent]

Let's go Freeman! Thanksgiving Football, woohoo!

KT

 

[Imported]

Here's my input of the week:

The Chiefs

I love how the season is going for them only because of how it came to be. Their head coach and qb were both fired from good teams that they performed well for. But their teams decided to get rid of them for whatever reasons. Now the Chiefs are 5-0 and their previous teams are 2-3 and 3-2.

I hate how the NFL likes to put the blame for a team on one person's shoulders. Vick and Kaep had better watch out. Their future with those teams are not certain based on history.

The 49ers have played 4 playoff teams and a team they couldn't beat from last year to start their season. Who have the Chiefs played? The dredges of the NFC East, Jacksonville and a Titans team with their backup QB? FWIW I expected the 49ers to lose a game or two due to their schedule but don't act like the Chiefs are 5-0 because of Alex Smith and Andy Reid. They're winning games with their defense.

Oh, and 3 more wins please. I'd like another 2nd round pick from KC.

 

[Nintendesert]

*psst* anyone know where I can get some hydraulic fluid?

You suck it out of the same hose you all suck Tom Brady's fluid from.

 

[Atomic Playboy]

Giants (0-5) vs Bears (3-2)
Bengals (3-2) vs Bills (2-3)
Packers (2-2) vs Ravens (3-2)
Lions (3-2) vs Browns (3-2)
Panthers (1-3) vs Vikings (1-3)
Rams (2-3) vs Texans (2-3)
Raiders (2-3) vs Chiefs (5-0)
Steelers (0-4) vs Jets (3-2)
Eagles (2-3) vs Buccaneers (0-4)
Jaguars (0-5) vs Broncos (5-0)
Titans (3-2) vs Seahawks (4-1)
Saints (5-0) vs Patriots (4-1)
Cardinals (3-2) vs 49ers (3-2)
Redskins (1-3) vs Cowboys (2-3)
Colts (4-1) vs Chargers (2-3)

Last week my picks were way the hell off. This week feels like some fairly obvious gimmes (Denver, Seattle, Kansas City, San Francisco). I can't believe I'm picking the Bears over the Giants and the Jets over the Steelers; what a weird season. The Patriots have a good shot against the Saints, but they haven't played a really great game this season and New Orleans is firing on all cylinders. The Skins aren't beating the Cowboys; they don't have the defense to stop Romo and Co. at this point.

 

[rudeguy]

The 49ers have played 4 playoff teams and a team they couldn't beat from last year to start their season. Who have the Chiefs played? The dredges of the NFC East, Jacksonville and a Titans team with their backup QB? FWIW I expected the 49ers to lose a game or two due to their schedule but don't act like the Chiefs are 5-0 because of Alex Smith and Andy Reid. They're winning games with their defense.

Oh, and 3 more wins please. I'd like another 2nd round pick from KC.

Sorry if I gave the impression that Andy and Alex were the main force behind their record. I'm just happy with how it turned out.

 

[Imported]

Sorry if I gave the impression that Andy and Alex were the main force behind their record. I'm just happy with how it turned out.

Me too. Alex is a stand up guy.

 

[preslove]

hrmmm...I was just looking at wins. But it looks like the extra loss would put them back. I've never looked at it that way before.

Either way...it will be settled once both teams have their by weeks.

Uh... every league counts a loss as a -1. How the hell did you not know that?

 

[rudeguy]

Uh... every league counts a loss as a -1. How the hell did you not know that?

public schools

 

[techs]

*psst* anyone know where I can get some hydraulic fluid?

You suck it out of the same hose you all suck Tom Brady's fluid from.

Now that's how you do a put down.:thumbsup:

 

[MetalMat]

Holy Crap, Julio Jones may be out for the rest of the year with a foot injury but he is getting a second opinion.

 

[JTsyo]

If the Giants don't win this week, they might as well go 0-16 and get a good draft pick.

 

[MetalMat]

If the Giants don't win this week, they might as well go 0-16 and get a good draft pick.

The Jags might have something to say about that. Sink for Bridgewater!

 

[JEDI]

The Jags might have something to say about that. Sink for Bridgewater!

aren't jags the team that gives out free beer to get people into the stadium?

 

[MetalMat]

Well if Atlanta has any hope of making the playoffs they need to make a move for Josh Gordon. But its probably too late, The Saints are pulling away from the rest of the NFC South fast and Wildcard spots are likely coming out of the NFC West and NFC North.

They can chalk this up to a lost season and try to convince Tony Gonzalez to stay for another year which I doubt will happen.

 

[lupi]

Jets claimed sudfeld from the pats, ravens cut stokely.

Jones, not good.

 

[Zargon]

The 49ers have played 4 playoff teams and a team they couldn't beat from last year to start their season. .

1 Sun, Sep 8 vs Green Bay W 34-28

2 Sun, Sep 15 @ Seattle L 29-3

3 Sun, Sep 22 vs Indianapolis L 27-7

4 Thu, Sep 26 @ St. Louis W 35-11

5 Sun, Oct 6 vs Houston W 34-3


so you are calling the RAMS or the TEXANS a playoff team? thats almost an honest question

 

[techs]

Gronkowski "likely to play"
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sport...i-back-surgery-forearm-week-6-saints/2944739/