Chances we still make the playoffs

[runamuk]

Isnt Tannehill injured?

he was last week but he came back in but was still limping . anyones guess

[beanfigger]

I know I've brought this up before, but this is a serious question. Does anyone else remember a playoff spot up for grabs in Week 17 where no team playing for it control their own destiny?

[JO_75]

Messing around with the playoff machine on ESPN and if we manage to beat the Bengals, our route to the Super Bowl would consist of playing the same teams from last year. If we beat the Bengals, that locks them into the 4th seed and a game against KC. Indy would stay the 3 seed barring a Patriots loss. We would play the Colts in the wild card round, except in Indy. If we beat Indy, we go to Denver. Then if we are lucky to get by Denver, we would most likely play New England once again in the AFC Title game.

[beanfigger]

Messing around with the playoff machine on ESPN and if we manage to beat the Bengals, our route to the Super Bowl would consist of playing the same teams from last year. If we beat the Bengals, that locks them into the 4th seed and a game against KC. Indy would stay the 3 seed barring a Patriots loss. We would play the Colts in the wild card round, except in Indy. If we beat Indy, we go to Denver. Then if we are lucky to get by Denver, we would most likely play New England once again in the AFC Title game.

That assumes the Texans don't show any unexpected challenge against Indy, but I noticed the same thing. The Superbowl is on Groundhog Day this year...

[JO_75]

That assumes the Texans don't show any unexpected challenge against Indy, but I noticed the same thing. The Superbowl is on Groundhog Day this year...

 

Texans play the Titans, Jaguars play the Colts.

 

Thanks to the Chiefs resting their starters, we better hope Rex has the Jets prepared to face the Dolphins. Then again that is mute if we can't beat the Bengals.

[Guest Mr. Nobody]

Texans play the Titans, Jaguars play the Colts.

Thanks to the Chiefs resting their starters, we better hope Rex has the Jets prepared to face the Dolphins. Then again that is mute if we can't beat the Bengals.

I expect us to beat the bengals; really don't think jets will present any difficulty for the fins; by 4:25 pm chargers will know they're out of playoffs, so will align themselves for better draft position, they lost to fins anyway, why please them twice the same season

[NaveSenrag]

I've heard that the Chiefs are planning to switch around their starters and backups at different parts of the game to make sure everyone gets some work in before the playoffs start. If that's true we might have a chance of seeing them beat the Chargers.

[Watjalukinat]

Messing around with the playoff machine on ESPN and if we manage to beat the Bengals, our route to the Super Bowl would consist of playing the same teams from last year. If we beat the Bengals, that locks them into the 4th seed and a game against KC. Indy would stay the 3 seed barring a Patriots loss. We would play the Colts in the wild card round, except in Indy. If we beat Indy, we go to Denver. Then if we are lucky to get by Denver, we would most likely play New England once again in the AFC Title game.

Not true. If Ravens beat the Bengals, they are only locked into the 4th seed if the Colts win. If Colts lose, then it stays as it is. 2-4 seeds are all in limbo. 

 

I expect us to beat the bengals; really don't think jets will present any difficulty for the fins; by 4:25 pm chargers will know they're out of playoffs, so will align themselves for better draft position, they lost to fins anyway, why please them twice the same season

Funny, that's exactly the opposite of every expert's thinking. I don't know if I've seen anyone pick the Ravens to win, and a lot are picking the Jets to win. I don't think the Jets have any intestinal fortitude to beat Miami, but who knows. I think the one thing noone in the AFCN wants just out of spite, is for Pittsburgh to somehow make it.

[Guest Mr. Nobody]

Funny, that's exactly the opposite of every expert's thinking. I don't know if I've seen anyone pick the Ravens to win, and a lot are picking the Jets to win. I don't think the Jets have any intestinal fortitude to beat Miami, but who knows. I think the one thing noone in the AFCN wants just out of spite, is for Pittsburgh to somehow make it.

how silly of me to forget about what the experts are thinking, yeah i mean they were all right and lions beat us badly and after that we thrashed the patsies as expected... i remember now... well the only thing i know is if we're to make it, we'll make it the Ravens' way - win and then sit on needles until all gets settled

[beanfigger]

I've heard that the Chiefs are planning to switch around their starters and backups at different parts of the game to make sure everyone gets some work in before the playoffs start. If that's true we might have a chance of seeing them beat the Chargers.

 

The Chiefs have been letting us down a lot this season.  I can't place any faith in them.  Not to mention, I've spent years in Philadelphia watching Andy Reid.  He has a history of playing no starters in meaningless games before the playoffs.  I hope something in him convinces him to change, but I've seen him pull starters after one play in a late afternoon game once the early game finals came in and those results clinched the division for the Eagles.  He just went down the line taking players helmets and telling them to sit down.

[AsianRice]

For the Bengals' part, playing for #2 seed if the Colts lose is far more important than playing for a playoff spot, so I don't think they will come out as motivated as we are.  They will come out flat and then rest their starters for playoffs; besides, rest or not they are going to choke in the first round anyway...

[rmw10]

I didn't realize the Bengals were undefeated at home this year, and they've taken out some very tough teams.  Although none were in must win situations, it's nothing to scoff at.

 

Packers (with Rodgers), Patriots, Colts

[Gordo52]

We need Chargers or Dolphins to lose.

Just realized Cam Cameron curse could kick in.

[darklight1216]

We need Chargers or Dolphins to lose.
Just realized Cam Cameron curse could kick in.

Im not familiar with this curse, but I hope it doesnt harm his last team.

[Gordo52]

Im not familiar with this curse, but I hope it doesnt harm his last team.

Former HC of 1-15 dolphins(ugh) and OC of San Diego. Just a coincidence lol

I'll need something ridiculous to blame if things turn for the worse

[HomeoftheBRAVENS]

I can't believe we're about to miss the playoffs for the first time in 5 or 6 years.I knew our team had it's weaknesses but I didn't think they were that bad.Plus our schedule was weak.Even if we win this week,kc plans on resting their starters(they probably would've lost anyway) and the jets will be looking forward to the offseason.I hope last weeks game and this season is the kick in the butt Ozzie needs to get serious about our offense.

[beanfigger]

If a purely mathematical, unbiased method eases anyone's mind, then here goes.  Without any consideration about the likelihood about winning for any of the four remaining teams fighting for this spot, there are 16 different possible combinations of wins and losses between the four teams.  Of those 16, the Ravens make the playoffs 7 times, the Dolphins 6 times, the Chargers 2 times and the Steelers 1 time.  Take it for what it's worth, which is very little, but some people like simple math.

[runamuk]

If a purely mathematical, unbiased method eases anyone's mind, then here goes.  Without any consideration about the likelihood about winning for any of the four remaining teams fighting for this spot, there are 16 different possible combinations of wins and losses between the four teams.  Of those 16, the Ravens make the playoffs 7 times, the Dolphins 6 times, the Chargers 2 times and the Steelers 1 time.  Take it for what it's worth, which is very little, but some people like simple math.

works for me lets win.

[darklight1216]

If a purely mathematical, unbiased method eases anyone's mind, then here goes.  Without any consideration about the likelihood about winning for any of the four remaining teams fighting for this spot, there are 16 different possible combinations of wins and losses between the four teams.  Of those 16, the Ravens make the playoffs 7 times, the Dolphins 6 times, the Chargers 2 times and the Steelers 1 time.  Take it for what it's worth, which is very little, but some people like simple math.

I would have thought Miami would have the edge since they are the current 6th seed, but I like your way better. ;)

[beanfigger]

I would have thought Miami would have the edge since they are the current 6th seed, but I like your way better. ;)

We are the only team of the four NOT automatically eliminated with a loss. That's why we have that extra chance that they don't. There are six combinations for both the Dolphins and Ravens to get in with a win.

[darklight1216]

We are the only team of the four NOT automatically eliminated with a loss. That's why we have that extra chance that they don't. There are six combinations for both the Dolphins and Ravens to get in with a win.

That is a cool fact. Thanks for pointing it out.

[Guest Mr. Nobody]

I would have thought Miami would have the edge since they are the current 6th seed, but I like your way better. ;)

with a loss sunday, miami would lose the division tiebreaker vs jets, which is the first tiebreaker and then only the jets would come in discussion vs us and chargers for the 6th seed, assuming pitts lose too

[Ravensfan23]

I didn't realize the Bengals were undefeated at home this year, and they've taken out some very tough teams.  Although none were in must win situations, it's nothing to scoff at.

 

Packers (with Rodgers), Patriots, Colts

 

Yea those guys are really good at home, 40+ points a game and the defense is so dominate at home. I really didn't buy into this team and still have my hesitation with them in big most win games, but I can't deny what they do at home. They've been saying all week that they are coming to play, which I still don't agree with, but it's gonna be a dog fight. I still think with their backs against the wall we'll have a great chance of winning, but the Ravens will have to earn every yard this Sunday.

[flaccopoe]

BAL needs an epic collapse from either SD or MIA. SD will be facing KC's backups and MIA will be at home against a team that ran out gas a long time ago. Doesn't look good...

[mdrsharon]

this game is big - no mistaking that.

 

In hindsight, there are many games we should have won this year - handily. We let things get away with mistakes and boneheaded plays.

 

Let's get in and then see what happens.

 

Go Ravens!!

[T3hRaven]

BAL needs an epic collapse from either SD or MIA. SD will be facing KC's backups and MIA will be at home against a team that ran out gas a long time ago. Doesn't look good...

 

I completely agree, I'd be very surprised if we don't get into the 3-way tie scenario.

[rmw10]

I completely agree, I'd be very surprised if we don't get into the 3-way tie scenario.

 

This is how I see it playing out as well, unfortunately.  The only thing we'd have going for us if both us and Miami win is that SD will be eliminated come 4:25 and thus, might have nothing to play for at that point.

[flaccopoe]

This is how I see it playing out as well, unfortunately. The only thing we'd have going for us if both us and Miami win is that SD will be eliminated come 4:25 and thus, might have nothing to play for at that point.

I think SD's coach knows thus and will thus black out any discouraging results from his players.

[Guest Mr. Nobody]

This is how I see it playing out as well, unfortunately.  The only thing we'd have going for us if both us and Miami win is that SD will be eliminated come 4:25 and thus, might have nothing to play for at that point.

been saying this all week, at 4:25pm the Chargers' faith will be most probably sealed; so they might not want to risk injuries to their main players playing vs reserves and just rotate their back-ups in to see if they can find some players for the next season: also a loss won't give Chargers a losing season, but an improved draft position when there wouldn't be anything else worth to really play for

[rmw10]

Apparently, the Chargers have requested the scoreboards to be blacked out so they don't know whether or not their playoff hopes are gone.  That doesn't help us.