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Dec 18, 2011 7:53 PM
AFC

1. y-New England Patriots 11-3 (8-2)
2. x-Baltimore Ravens 10-3 (7-2)
3. y-Houston Texans 10-4 (8-2)
4. Denver Broncos 8-6 (6-4)
5. x-Pittsburgh Steelers 10-3 (8-3)
6. New York Jets 8-6 (6-5)
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Cincinnati Bengals 8-6 (6-5)
Tennessee Titans 7-7 (5-5)
Oakland Raiders 7-7 (5-5)
San Diego Chargers 6-7 (5-5)

y-clinched division
x-clinched playoff spot


- Baltimore currently leads the AFC North based on head-to-head tiebreaker over Pittsburgh.

- N.Y. Jets currently hold the No. 6 seed based on common games tiebreaker over Cincinnati.


NFC
1. y-Green Bay Packers 13-1 (10-0)
2. x-New Orleans Saints 11-3 (7-3)
3. y-San Francisco 49ers 10-3 (8-2)
4. Dallas Cowboys 8-6 (6-4)
5. Atlanta Falcons 9-5 (6-4)
6. Detroit Lions 9-5 (6-5)
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Seattle Seahawks 7-7 (6-4)
Chicago Bears 7-7 (6-4)
Arizona Cardinals 7-7 (6-5)
New York Giants 7-7 (4-7)
Philadelphia Eagles 6-8 (4-6)

y-clinched division
x-clinched playoff berth


- Atlanta currently holds the No. 5 seed based on head-to-head tiebreaker over Detroit.


If the playoffs were today....


AFC Wild Card
(6) New York Jets at (3) Houston
(5) Pittsburgh at (4) Denver

AFC Divisional Playoffs
(2) Baltimore bye
(1) New England bye


NFC Wild Card
(6) Detroit at (3) San Francisco
(5) Atlanta at (4) Dallas

NFC Divisional Playoffs
(2) New Orleans bye
(1) Green Bay bye
Dec 18, 2011 7:53pm
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Dec 18, 2011 7:54 PM
I think whoever ends up getting Houston lucks out...since they are no longer really a playoff caliber team.
Dec 18, 2011 7:54pm
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Dec 18, 2011 7:55 PM
Would love to see the Broncos and steelers matched up in the Playoffs and watch like_that and sleeper become steeler/Big Ben fans.
Dec 18, 2011 7:55pm
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Dec 18, 2011 7:59 PM
Skyhook79;1019332 wrote:Would love to see the Broncos and steelers matched up in the Playoffs and watch like_that and sleeper become steeler/Big Ben fans. Also, I am butt hurt, because everyone is making me look like an idiot.
Fify.

I like Tebow, and have stated that numerous times now. I would never root for the rapist and thugs to win.

#skyhookfailsagain
Dec 18, 2011 7:59pm
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Dec 18, 2011 8:02 PM
The Steelers clinched at least the No. 5 seed. They can't be the 6th seed.
Dec 18, 2011 8:02pm
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Dec 18, 2011 8:04 PM
If Philly wins there next 2 games and the giants beat Dallas the final regular season game I believe Philly wins the division. Wouldn't that be crazy. That would one team
I wouldn't want to face come playoff time
Dec 18, 2011 8:04pm
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Dec 18, 2011 8:07 PM
I wonder if Cowboys/Giants can be the flex game in Week 17.

Since it would be the second time those teams play on Sunday night. Not sure if there is a rule that prevents that.
Dec 18, 2011 8:07pm
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Dec 18, 2011 8:25 PM
AFC for the #6 seed and West Champ is insane.....had the Raiders held on it would've been that way for the #6 seed in the NFC and in the East
Dec 18, 2011 8:25pm
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Dec 18, 2011 11:19 PM
AFC

1. y-New England Patriots 11-3 (8-2)
2. x-Pittsburgh Steelers 10-3 (8-3)
3. y-Houston Texans 10-4 (8-2)
4. Denver Broncos 8-6 (6-4)
5. x-Baltimore Ravens 10-4 (7-3)
6. New York Jets 8-6 (6-5)
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Cincinnati Bengals 8-6 (6-5)
San Diego Chargers 7-7 (6-5)
Tennessee Titans 7-7 (5-5)
Oakland Raiders 7-7 (5-5)


y-clinched division
x-clinched playoff spot

- N.Y. Jets currently hold the No. 6 seed based on common games tiebreaker over Cincinnati.


NFC
1. y-Green Bay Packers 13-1 (10-0)
2. x-New Orleans Saints 11-3 (7-3)
3. y-San Francisco 49ers 10-3 (8-2)
4. Dallas Cowboys 8-6 (6-4)
5. Atlanta Falcons 9-5 (6-4)
6. Detroit Lions 9-5 (6-5)
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Seattle Seahawks 7-7 (6-4)
Chicago Bears 7-7 (6-4)
Arizona Cardinals 7-7 (6-5)
New York Giants 7-7 (4-7)
Philadelphia Eagles 6-8 (4-6)

y-clinched division
x-clinched playoff berth


- Atlanta currently holds the No. 5 seed based on head-to-head tiebreaker over Detroit.


If the playoffs were today....


AFC Wild Card
(6) New York Jets at (3) Houston
(5) Baltimore at (4) Denver

AFC Divisional Playoffs
(2) Pittsburgh bye
(1) New England bye


NFC Wild Card
(6) Detroit at (3) San Francisco
(5) Atlanta at (4) Dallas

NFC Divisional Playoffs
(2) New Orleans bye
(1) Green Bay bye
Dec 18, 2011 11:19pm
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Dec 18, 2011 11:22 PM
I have to say, the NFC playoffs are going to be pretty good from the get go. The AFC, not so much. Wake me up when we at-least get to the second round. Houston/New York? I'm not sure I could envision a worse wild-card weekend game...
Dec 18, 2011 11:22pm
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Dec 18, 2011 11:23 PM
Non;1019638 wrote:AFC Wild Card
(6) New York Jets at (3) Houston
I'm not sure Mark Sanchez would survive. And if he did, he would throw at least 3 picks.
Dec 18, 2011 11:23pm
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Non;1019638 wrote:AFC

1. y-New England Patriots 11-3 (8-2)
2. x-Pittsburgh Steelers 10-3 (8-3)
3. y-Houston Texans 10-4 (8-2)
4. Denver Broncos 8-6 (6-4)
5. x-Baltimore Ravens 10-4 (7-3)
6. New York Jets 8-6 (6-5)
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Cincinnati Bengals 8-6 (6-5)
San Diego Chargers 7-7 (6-5)
Tennessee Titans 7-7 (5-5)
Oakland Raiders 7-7 (5-5)


y-clinched division
x-clinched playoff spot

- N.Y. Jets currently hold the No. 6 seed based on common games tiebreaker over Cincinnati.


NFC
1. y-Green Bay Packers 13-1 (10-0)
2. x-New Orleans Saints 11-3 (7-3)
3. y-San Francisco 49ers 10-3 (8-2)
4. Dallas Cowboys 8-6 (6-4)
5. Atlanta Falcons 9-5 (6-4)
6. Detroit Lions 9-5 (6-5)
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Seattle Seahawks 7-7 (6-4)
Chicago Bears 7-7 (6-4)
Arizona Cardinals 7-7 (6-5)
New York Giants 7-7 (4-7)
Philadelphia Eagles 6-8 (4-6)

y-clinched division
x-clinched playoff berth


- Atlanta currently holds the No. 5 seed based on head-to-head tiebreaker over Detroit.


If the playoffs were today....


AFC Wild Card
(6) New York Jets at (3) Houston
(5) Baltimore at (4) Denver

AFC Divisional Playoffs
(2) Pittsburgh bye
(1) New England bye


NFC Wild Card
(6) Detroit at (3) San Francisco
(5) Atlanta at (4) Dallas

NFC Divisional Playoffs
(2) New Orleans bye
(1) Green Bay bye

Steelers control their own destiny in the AFC because we beat Pats head to head and the Crows lost, which makes them 5th seed
Dec 18, 2011 11:25pm
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Dec 18, 2011 11:29 PM
IchsCreekPRIDE;1019644 wrote:Steelers control their own destiny in the AFC because we beat Pats head to head and the Crows lost, which makes them 5th seed
Pittsburgh fans.

Would you rather get the #1 seed, have home field throughout, and get Baltimore in round 2?

Or, get the #2 seed, have home field until the AFC Championship, but also be nearly guaranteed a spot in the game (getting the Houston/New York/Cincinnati) winner?

I'm guessing most will say option 1 because it gives them a redemption shot against the Ratbirds.
Dec 18, 2011 11:29pm
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Dec 18, 2011 11:33 PM
3 wins away from home field advantage

San Francisco obviously the toughest one

won't be easy but I think the Steelers having been to the Super Bowl a few times, know this is where you have to suck it up and put it on the line
Dec 18, 2011 11:33pm
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Dec 18, 2011 11:35 PM
I don't get Bmore at all. On paper, they are the most complete team out there. Then you see these head scratching losses to bad teams. The San Diego loss isn't terrible, but their other ones are.

I think the AFC is up for grabs, but I would probably have to favor NE....blah
Dec 18, 2011 11:35pm
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Dec 18, 2011 11:38 PM
Azubuike24;1019648 wrote:Pittsburgh fans.

Would you rather get the #1 seed, have home field throughout, and get Baltimore in round 2?

Or, get the #2 seed, have home field until the AFC Championship, but also be nearly guaranteed a spot in the game (getting the Houston/New York/Cincinnati) winner?

I'm guessing most will say option 1 because it gives them a redemption shot against the Ratbirds.
I don't know if this is really an option.

If the Steelers win out they'll be No. 1.

If they lose one, Baltimore will win the division.

Only chance they'll get No.2 is if Baltimore loses another game and the Steelers lose one.
Dec 18, 2011 11:38pm
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Dec 18, 2011 11:40 PM
The season opener was kind of a rare exception, normally the Steelers and Ravens games are down to the last second.

I'm sure it will be again if they meet in the playoffs.
Dec 18, 2011 11:40pm
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Dec 18, 2011 11:47 PM
The Steelers are not real healthy but they can get healthy because after Monday night they play the Rams which figures to be a layup.

Browns game could be another tough struggle but they should pull it out

Then a bye week.

With Harrison, Woodley and Polamalu all in the lineup...and Ben...they'll be probably the most complete team in the AFC.

Have to get past San Francisco.
Dec 18, 2011 11:47pm
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Dec 18, 2011 11:54 PM
if San Diego sneaks in as the 6th seed, they could beat Houston

sending San Diego to Pittsburgh...which would be a tough game

and Baltimore/Denver to New England
Dec 18, 2011 11:54pm
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Dec 18, 2011 11:56 PM
Skyhook79;1019332 wrote:Would love to see the Broncos and steelers matched up in the Playoffs and watch like_that and sleeper become steeler/Big Ben fans.
I would never root for the Steeers and I like Tebow. I just think he's a moron and he's not a good QB.
Dec 18, 2011 11:56pm
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Dec 19, 2011 12:01 AM
I will say that the Steelers have had a lot of good fortune over the years

who knows what will happen now, but I can recall a lot of situations like this where they needed a team to lose and got help

sometimes they haven't been able to take full advantage...for example several times when they've been the No. 2 seed in the playoffs, the top seed has gotten beat giving them the AFC Championship in Pittsburgh, but they've lost some of those
Dec 19, 2011 12:01am
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Dec 19, 2011 12:02 AM
Patriots vs. Packers in the super bowl.

Packers go back to back.
Dec 19, 2011 12:02am
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Dec 19, 2011 6:02 AM
sleeper;1019678 wrote:I would never root against the Steeers and I don't like Tebow. I just think I am a moron and not good at predictions or evaluating a QB.
I know right?
Dec 19, 2011 6:02am
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Dec 19, 2011 7:02 AM
Skyhook79;1019719 wrote:I know right?
lol just admit you have nothing little guy. You are backing in a corner. We actually like Tebow, except we don't masturbate to him like you and sos do. Cue your fail spin...
Dec 19, 2011 7:02am
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Dec 19, 2011 8:17 AM
Crimson streak;1019353 wrote:If Philly wins there next 2 games and the giants beat Dallas the final regular season game I believe Philly wins the division. Wouldn't that be crazy. That would one teamI wouldn't want to face come playoff time
The Eagles would also need the Giants to lose next week. But yeah crazy to think the Eagles can still make the playoffs.
Dec 19, 2011 8:17am