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AFC:
1. Baltimore Ravens (12-1) (clinched bye)
2. Jacksonville Jaguars (12-1) (clinched bye)
The Ravens and Jaguars are contending for the #1 and #2 seed with no other competition. Both will receive byes and will contend for the Superbowl. Drama in Jacksonville as they have yet to name their next starting QB. Tannehil rumors are floating around.
3. New York Jets (9-4)
The Jets (9-4) and Patriots (8-5) are contending for the AFC East.
A look at their upcoming schedule:
Jets: Giants, Dolphins (both likely wins)
Patriots: Eagles, Bills (tougher match-ups)
In all likelihood the Jets will take the AFC East and contend for the Superbowl.
4. Oakland Raiders (7-6)
Look at this shitshow in the AFC West.
There is currently a 3-way tie for 1st with the Raiders holding the tiebreaker.
Raiders (7-6): Cardinals, Broncos (both likely wins)
Chargers (7-6): Seahawks, Chiefs
Chiefs (7-6): Rams, Chargers
With the raiders holding the tiebreaker and the easiest schedule, the most likely scenario is that they will end the season 9-6 and represent the AFC West and contend for the Superbowl as the #4 seed.
5. Indianapolis Colts (9-4)
6. Cincinnati Bengals (9-4)
On the bubble:
New England Patriots (8-5)
Pittsburgh Steelers (8-5)
A Look at each team’s upcoming schedule:
Colts (9-4): Buccaneers, Jaguars (two tough match-ups)
Bengals (9-4): Lions, Ravens (one likely win, one tough match-up)
Patriots (8-5): Eagles, Bills: (one tough match-up, one winnable)
Steelers (8-5): Bears, Browns (one coinflip, one likely win)
The AFC Wildcard race is the closest and most interesting.
Colts have the toughest remaining schedule and it’s possible they lose both games and end up at 9-6 and out of the playoffs. This week will be the easier match-up, making Week 11 pivotal in their quest for a Superbowl title.
The Bengals are almost sure to get at least 10 wins, but not probably to get 11, most likely ending with a 10-5 record.
The Patriots will likely need to win both, but this week against the Eagles will determine whether or not they can continue their playoff push. If they win this week, they will likely end with a 10-5 record. I think they need the Colts and possibly the Bengals to lose both their match-ups.
The Steelers will need to win both match-ups and get some help from the football gods with losses from the teams above them. There’s a good chance the Steelers do indeed end up winning both and end with a 10-5 record. Again, I think they need the Colts and possibly the Bengals to lose both their match-ups.
2019 Franchise NFL Playoff Breakdown (Week 11-16)
There are 2 more games in the regular season. Here’s a quick rundown of the playoff picture, seeding, and implications to watch in the next 2 weeks.
NFC:
1. Minnesota Vikings (13-0) (clinched division and bye)
The Vikings have been dominant all year and have a near-lock on the #1 seed.
2. New Orleans Saints (12-1) (clinched division and bye)
The Saints have all but locked up the #2 seed and a bye.
3. Los Angeles Rams (10-3) (clinched playoffs)
The NFC West is where things get interesting and it’s currently a stand-off between the Rams and 49ers at 10-3.
A look at their upcoming schedule:
Rams: Chiefs, Seahawks (tougher match-ups)
49ers: Broncos, Cardinals (both likely wins for the 49ers)
If the Rams are able to hold on and win 2 tougher match-ups, the division remains theirs, but with the easier schedule, the 49ers are likely going to end with a 12-3 record
4. Philadelphia Eagles (10-3) (clinched division)
The Eagles clinched their division and will be contending for the Superbowl.
5. San Francisco 49ers (10-3) (clinched playoffs)
Whoever loses the NFC West will be the #5 seed.
6. Tampa Bay Buccanneers (9-4) (very likely clinched playoffs)
The last wildcard spot is currently held by Tampa Bay, and with a 2 game lead on their next closest opponent, it’s very likely the last spot will stay Tampa Bay’s. The Cardinals (7-6) or Lions (7-6) could possibly pull-off a miracle and take the last spot via tiebreaker.
There are 2 more games in the regular season. Here’s a quick rundown of the playoff picture, seeding, and implications to watch in the next 2 weeks.
NFC:
1. Minnesota Vikings (13-0) (clinched division and bye)
The Vikings have been dominant all year and have a near-lock on the #1 seed.
2. New Orleans Saints (12-1) (clinched division and bye)
The Saints have all but locked up the #2 seed and a bye.
3. Los Angeles Rams (10-3) (clinched playoffs)
The NFC West is where things get interesting and it’s currently a stand-off between the Rams and 49ers at 10-3.
A look at their upcoming schedule:
Rams: Chiefs, Seahawks (tougher match-ups)
49ers: Broncos, Cardinals (both likely wins for the 49ers)
If the Rams are able to hold on and win 2 tougher match-ups, the division remains theirs, but with the easier schedule, the 49ers are likely going to end with a 12-3 record
4. Philadelphia Eagles (10-3) (clinched division)
The Eagles clinched their division and will be contending for the Superbowl.
5. San Francisco 49ers (10-3) (clinched playoffs)
Whoever loses the NFC West will be the #5 seed.
6. Tampa Bay Buccanneers (9-4) (very likely clinched playoffs)
The last wildcard spot is currently held by Tampa Bay, and with a 2 game lead on their next closest opponent, it’s very likely the last spot will stay Tampa Bay’s. The Cardinals (7-6) or Lions (7-6) could possibly pull-off a miracle and take the last spot via tiebreaker.
AFC:
1. Baltimore Ravens (12-1) (clinched bye)
2. Jacksonville Jaguars (12-1) (clinched bye)
The Ravens and Jaguars are contending for the #1 and #2 seed with no other competition. Both will receive byes and will contend for the Superbowl. Drama in Jacksonville as they have yet to name their next starting QB. Tannehil rumors are floating around.
3. New York Jets (9-4)
The Jets (9-4) and Patriots (8-5) are contending for the AFC East.
A look at their upcoming schedule:
Jets: Giants, Dolphins (both likely wins)
Patriots: Eagles, Bills (tougher match-ups)
In all likelihood the Jets will take the AFC East and contend for the Superbowl.
4. Oakland Raiders (7-6)
Look at this shitshow in the AFC West.
There is currently a 3-way tie for 1st with the Raiders holding the tiebreaker.
Raiders (7-6): Cardinals, Broncos (both likely wins)
Chargers (7-6): Seahawks, Chiefs
Chiefs (7-6): Rams, Chargers
With the raiders holding the tiebreaker and the easiest schedule, the most likely scenario is that they will end the season 9-6 and represent the AFC West and contend for the Superbowl as the #4 seed.
5. Indianapolis Colts (9-4)
6. Cincinnati Bengals (9-4)
On the bubble:
New England Patriots (8-5)
Pittsburgh Steelers (8-5)
A Look at each team’s upcoming schedule:
Colts (9-4): Buccaneers, Jaguars (two tough match-ups)
Bengals (9-4): Lions, Ravens (one likely win, one tough match-up)
Patriots (8-5): Eagles, Bills: (one tough match-up, one winnable)
Steelers (8-5): Bears, Browns (one coinflip, one likely win)
The AFC Wildcard race is the closest and most interesting.
Colts have the toughest remaining schedule and it’s possible they lose both games and end up at 9-6 and out of the playoffs. This week will be the easier match-up, making Week 11 pivotal in their quest for a Superbowl title.
The Bengals are almost sure to get at least 10 wins, but not probably to get 11, most likely ending with a 10-5 record.
The Patriots will likely need to win both, but this week against the Eagles will determine whether or not they can continue their playoff push. If they win this week, they will likely end with a 10-5 record. I think they need the Colts and possibly the Bengals to lose both their match-ups.
The Steelers will need to win both match-ups and get some help from the football gods with losses from the teams above them. There’s a good chance the Steelers do indeed end up winning both and end with a 10-5 record. Again, I think they need the Colts and possibly the Bengals to lose both their match-ups.