2015 Playoff Implications

[West Union KennyG]

(11-15-2015, 01:44 AM)West Union KennyG Wrote: Updated W/ Today's Results:

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          6   4  1-2        3-4              3.5               6
3. Baltimore           2   7  1-2        2-5              6.5               7
4. Cleveland           2   8  1-2        2-6              7                 6

AFC Contenders
1. New England      9   0   3-0       6-0         
2. Cincinnati           8   0   3-0      7-0
3. Denver               7   2   2-1      4-2
4. Indianapolis        4   5   3-0      4-3

5. Pittsburgh          6   4    1-2      3-4
6. Buffalo               5   4   3-1       5-3
7. N.Y. Jets            5   4   1-2       4-3

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!

The disturbing parts about today:
1) New England pulled off that win against Giants - but definitely looked vulnerable (and lost Edelman w/ broken bone in his foot).
2) Pittsburgh won.  They now lead the field of wildcard teams.  But as long as we win tomorrow, they remain 3.5 games back of AFC North with 6 games left to play.
3) New England's SOS got stronger & Cincinnati's weaker.  NE still has a hold on the SOS tie breaker.

The Good About Today:
1) Denver lost for the 2nd week in a row!  They are now 7-2; w/ a 4-2 conference record.  And Denver lost to the Chiefs (who Bengals beat by two scores) and looked really bad. Those who had us losing to Denver later may want to rethink that one.
2) Cleveland was officially & mathematically eliminated from AFC North contention.
3) If Bengals win tomorrow, Ravens are officially & mathematically eliminated from AFC North contention (leaving Pittsburgh as only team to have a shot at us).
4) The Jungle will be rocking on Monday Night Football - WHO-DEY!