11-15-2015, 01:44 AM
I don't start many threads, but thought one might be useful to track all weekly playoff implications.
I will update weekly.
AFC North Division W L Division Conference Games Back Games Left To Play
1. Cincinnati 8 0 3-0 7-0 X 8
2. Pittsburgh 5 4 0-2 2-4 3.5 7
3. Baltimore 2 6 1-2 2-4 6 8
4. Cleveland 2 7 1-1 2-5 6.5 7
AFC Contenders
1. New England 8 0 3-0 6-0
2. Cincinnati 8 0 3-0 7-0
3. Denver 7 1 2-0 4-1
4. Indianapolis 4 5 3-0 4-3
5. Buffalo 5 4 3-1 5-3
6. N.Y. Jets 5 4 1-2 4-3
7. Pittsburgh 5 4 0-2 2-4
8. Oakland 4 4 1-1 4-3
See Post #59 on page #3 for Official tie breaker rules
Week 10 Playoff Implications:
1. Cincinnati v. Houston
Crucial Prime Time Home Game to stay undefeated (Setting new Bengals win streak record to 9 games). Other important reasons to win this game: It's a Conference game and a common opponent with New England we are competing for #1 Conference Seed (1st Round Bye and Home Field). Cincinnati and New England both play: Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Houston, & Denver. Who-Dey!
2. Cleveland v. Pittsburgh
Since both teams are division opponents, it doesn't matter which one wins affecting strength of schedule. If Cleveland loses they would be 2-8 w/ just 6 games to play. If Cincinnati wins also, that would make them 7.5 games back w/ 6 games to play - mathematically eliminating them from being able to catch the Bengals for AFC North.
The best scenario for Cincinnati is Pittsburgh losing - falling to 5-5; and 0-3 in the division. Since Cincy already won one game against Pitt, a tie would go to division record. And Cincinnati is 3-0 in division now making just one victory in the division away from clinching that tie breaker from Pittsburgh. But more devastating, w/ a Bengals win, Pittsburgh would be 4.5 games back of Cincinnati w/ just 6 to play. In addition, NE played Pitt, but won't play CLE (SOS). Go Cleveland!
3. Jacksonville v. Baltimore
A Ravens loss would make them 2-7. Combined w/ a Cinncinati win they would be 7 games behind Cincinnati w/ 7 to play. Cincinnati already beat them once so the tie breaker would be division record in which they are already 2-4. That means a Ravens loss on Sunday would mathematically eliminate them from catching Cincinnati for AFC North Division.
Oddly, Bengals would rather Baltimore win this game. It's most unlikely Ravens win the rest of their games and Bengals lose the rest of their games, so a Ravens win means more to Cincinnati boosting their strength of schedule - a tie breaker w/ New England. Also, NE plays Jacksonville and a Jaguars loss would weaken NE SOS. Go Ravens!
4. New England v. NY Giants
A Patriots loss could put them one game behind Cincinnati for the top seed in the AFC. Giants could do it. Go Giants!
5. Chiefs v. Broncos
Both teams are regular season opponents of Cincinnati, so it doesn't matter which team loses from a SOS argument. However, w/ Denver at 7-1, a Broncos loss could give Bengals a 2 game cushion over them for the #2 Seed in the AFC. That would mean Denver could beat us and we'd still have a 1 game lead for that #2 Seed. Go Chiefs!
6. Other SOS (Strength of Schedule) Tie Breaker Implications:
Miami v. Philly - Go Eagles (NE plays both - but plays Miami 2x).
Chicago v. St.L - CIN plays Rams, so Go Rams!
Dallas v Tampa Bay - NE plays Cowboys, so Go Bucs!
Carolina v. Tenn - NE plays Titans, so Go Panthers!
NO v. Washington - NE plays Redskins, so Go Saints!
Minn v. Oakland - CIN played Oakland, so Go Raiders!
7. Games that mean nothing to Cincinnati this weekend:
Detroit v Green Bay - both NFC teams and neither NE nor CIN play either one.
Arizona v Seattle - both NFC teams & only CIN plays BOTH. So rooting for one over another doesn't affect SOS.
I believe that's all the week 10 potential playoff implication impact games concerning Cincinnati. It also gives more reason to pay attention and root for certain teams this weekend.
I will update weekly.
AFC North Division W L Division Conference Games Back Games Left To Play
1. Cincinnati 8 0 3-0 7-0 X 8
2. Pittsburgh 5 4 0-2 2-4 3.5 7
3. Baltimore 2 6 1-2 2-4 6 8
4. Cleveland 2 7 1-1 2-5 6.5 7
AFC Contenders
1. New England 8 0 3-0 6-0
2. Cincinnati 8 0 3-0 7-0
3. Denver 7 1 2-0 4-1
4. Indianapolis 4 5 3-0 4-3
5. Buffalo 5 4 3-1 5-3
6. N.Y. Jets 5 4 1-2 4-3
7. Pittsburgh 5 4 0-2 2-4
8. Oakland 4 4 1-1 4-3
See Post #59 on page #3 for Official tie breaker rules
Week 10 Playoff Implications:
1. Cincinnati v. Houston
Crucial Prime Time Home Game to stay undefeated (Setting new Bengals win streak record to 9 games). Other important reasons to win this game: It's a Conference game and a common opponent with New England we are competing for #1 Conference Seed (1st Round Bye and Home Field). Cincinnati and New England both play: Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Houston, & Denver. Who-Dey!
2. Cleveland v. Pittsburgh
Since both teams are division opponents, it doesn't matter which one wins affecting strength of schedule. If Cleveland loses they would be 2-8 w/ just 6 games to play. If Cincinnati wins also, that would make them 7.5 games back w/ 6 games to play - mathematically eliminating them from being able to catch the Bengals for AFC North.
The best scenario for Cincinnati is Pittsburgh losing - falling to 5-5; and 0-3 in the division. Since Cincy already won one game against Pitt, a tie would go to division record. And Cincinnati is 3-0 in division now making just one victory in the division away from clinching that tie breaker from Pittsburgh. But more devastating, w/ a Bengals win, Pittsburgh would be 4.5 games back of Cincinnati w/ just 6 to play. In addition, NE played Pitt, but won't play CLE (SOS). Go Cleveland!
3. Jacksonville v. Baltimore
A Ravens loss would make them 2-7. Combined w/ a Cinncinati win they would be 7 games behind Cincinnati w/ 7 to play. Cincinnati already beat them once so the tie breaker would be division record in which they are already 2-4. That means a Ravens loss on Sunday would mathematically eliminate them from catching Cincinnati for AFC North Division.
Oddly, Bengals would rather Baltimore win this game. It's most unlikely Ravens win the rest of their games and Bengals lose the rest of their games, so a Ravens win means more to Cincinnati boosting their strength of schedule - a tie breaker w/ New England. Also, NE plays Jacksonville and a Jaguars loss would weaken NE SOS. Go Ravens!
4. New England v. NY Giants
A Patriots loss could put them one game behind Cincinnati for the top seed in the AFC. Giants could do it. Go Giants!
5. Chiefs v. Broncos
Both teams are regular season opponents of Cincinnati, so it doesn't matter which team loses from a SOS argument. However, w/ Denver at 7-1, a Broncos loss could give Bengals a 2 game cushion over them for the #2 Seed in the AFC. That would mean Denver could beat us and we'd still have a 1 game lead for that #2 Seed. Go Chiefs!
6. Other SOS (Strength of Schedule) Tie Breaker Implications:
Miami v. Philly - Go Eagles (NE plays both - but plays Miami 2x).
Chicago v. St.L - CIN plays Rams, so Go Rams!
Dallas v Tampa Bay - NE plays Cowboys, so Go Bucs!
Carolina v. Tenn - NE plays Titans, so Go Panthers!
NO v. Washington - NE plays Redskins, so Go Saints!
Minn v. Oakland - CIN played Oakland, so Go Raiders!
7. Games that mean nothing to Cincinnati this weekend:
Detroit v Green Bay - both NFC teams and neither NE nor CIN play either one.
Arizona v Seattle - both NFC teams & only CIN plays BOTH. So rooting for one over another doesn't affect SOS.
I believe that's all the week 10 potential playoff implication impact games concerning Cincinnati. It also gives more reason to pay attention and root for certain teams this weekend.
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