Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Dec 27, 2015 4:24pm
Both would be 13-3.
They didn't play head to head.
Both would be 10-2 in the AFC.
Tiebreaker would be winning percentage in common games.
Common opponents (Steelers, Bills, Broncos, Texans).
Patriots are 1-0 vs PIT, 2-0 vs BUF, 0-1 vs DEN and 1-0 vs HOU = 4-1 = .800
Bengals are 1-1 vs PIT, 1-0 vs BUF, 1-0 vs DEN, 0-1 vs HOU = 3-2 = .600
Bengals would lose. The next tiebreaker is "strength of victory in all games" in which the Bengals would win easily (wins over Seattle, Denver) whereas the Patriots played the NFC East and AFC South. So essentially, the Texans game was the undoing.
They didn't play head to head.
Both would be 10-2 in the AFC.
Tiebreaker would be winning percentage in common games.
Common opponents (Steelers, Bills, Broncos, Texans).
Patriots are 1-0 vs PIT, 2-0 vs BUF, 0-1 vs DEN and 1-0 vs HOU = 4-1 = .800
Bengals are 1-1 vs PIT, 1-0 vs BUF, 1-0 vs DEN, 0-1 vs HOU = 3-2 = .600
Bengals would lose. The next tiebreaker is "strength of victory in all games" in which the Bengals would win easily (wins over Seattle, Denver) whereas the Patriots played the NFC East and AFC South. So essentially, the Texans game was the undoing.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Dec 27, 2015 5:14pm
Mulva;1771526 wrote:Why the hell did the Patriots elect to kick in overtime?
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Sonofanump
Dec 27, 2015 5:36pm
The Patriots thought that they could choose to kick and which end to defend, you only get to choose one. The should have chose the end to defend, then the Jets would choose to receive.HighRoller74;1771530 wrote:Looks like there is some dispute regarding the coin flip for OT on that Pats game.
Mulva
Posts: 13,650
Dec 27, 2015 5:38pm
They should have chose to receive.Sonofanump;1771543 wrote:The Patriots thought that they could choose to kick and which end to defend, you only get to choose one. The should have chose the end to defend, then the Jets would choose to receive.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Dec 27, 2015 5:39pm
Uh...yeahIronman92;1771469 wrote:Jets/Patriots
Rams/Seahawks
Steelers/Ravens
Panthers/Falcons
At least one of these will be an upset game today
Classyposter58
Posts: 6,321
Dec 27, 2015 6:22pm
This Arizona/GB game is unreal. Cards are just destroying this O-Line
Lovejoy1984
Posts: 5,277
Dec 27, 2015 7:21pm
Pretty sure he was just stating, that there were a bunch of guys that no one was surprised about, and then Manning which shocks everyone.Azubuike24;1771481 wrote:???
Are you implying HGH makes you slightly wacko? Huh???
Much like the list of Basketball Player he posted, you wouldn't see those 4 on any of the same lists.
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superman
Posts: 3,582
Dec 27, 2015 7:52pm
What would you have won if you would have bet $1000 on that in a 4 game parlay?Ironman92;1771546 wrote:Uh...yeah
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Dec 27, 2015 7:55pm
Thank You sirHighRoller74;1771559 wrote:Pretty sure he was just stating, that there were a bunch of guys that no one was surprised about, and then Manning which shocks everyone.
Much like the list of Basketball Player he posted, you wouldn't see those 4 on any of the same lists.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Dec 27, 2015 8:03pm
Well, me wagering would've definitely prevented it.superman;1771563 wrote:What would you have won if you would have bet $1000 on that in a 4 game parlay?
Looking down the list of games these were the 4 that any fan of those teams or someone pretty knowing wouldn't have been surprised about. I was at my son's basketball game about an hour away and I didn't even record the game. Steelers/Ravens is never a good watch for me. The Jets winning was the most important thing that happened to make the final week interesting.
Of course the Panthers were going to lose to the terribly cold Falcons team. Seahawks have been unbeatable so the Rams made sense....
If the NFL has it's wishes it looks good for the Bengals at Denver. Denver winning would make the Chiefs game meaningless next week and Bengals winning means the Patriots need to try next week.
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friendfromlowry
Posts: 6,239
Dec 27, 2015 10:48pm
Lol Eli Manning. Seems like he either has really great games, or really awful ones. No middle ground.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Dec 27, 2015 11:25pm
He seems to sure get a lot of great benefits from insane catches or crazy collisions by the defense to allow long touchdown.friendfromlowry;1771581 wrote:Lol Eli Manning. Seems like he either has really great games, or really awful ones. No middle ground.
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friendfromlowry
Posts: 6,239
Dec 28, 2015 1:19am
Author of Yahoo's Winners and Losers this week threw out an interesting conspiracy theory: New England wanted New York to win that game to help them into the playoffs and keep Pittsburgh, who looked like one of the hottest teams in the NFL before yesterday at home.
DeyDurkie5
Posts: 11,324
Dec 28, 2015 1:30am
That's so crazy, tell us more.friendfromlowry;1771587 wrote:Author of Yahoo's Winners and Losers this week threw out an interesting conspiracy theory: New England wanted New York to win that game to help them into the playoffs and keep Pittsburgh, who looked like one of the hottest teams in the NFL before yesterday at home.
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friendfromlowry
Posts: 6,239
Dec 28, 2015 1:34am
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-winners-and-losers--aaron-rodgers-far-from-from-his-mvp-level-040548539.html;_ylt=A0LEVw_C14BWYKoAkUJXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTByMjB0aG5zBGNvbG8DYmYxBHBvcwMxBHZ0aWQDBHNlYwNzYw--DeyDurkie5;1771588 wrote:That's so crazy, tell us more.
Read up, douche.
Fly4Fun
Posts: 7,730
Dec 28, 2015 9:38am
Ya, he didn't throw out a conspiracy theory. He was saying that the Patriots are a winner in that situation because overall their playoff road seemingly got easier.I'm not saying that New England's curious decision to kick off to start overtime against the Jets was done with the playoff picture in mind, but it might be a nice unintended consequence of taking a loss on Sunday.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Dec 28, 2015 10:02am
I guess it got easier, but say the Jets are the 6-seed and come to Foxboro in the divisional game. Are they saying it's easy to beat the team who just beat them?
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Dec 28, 2015 10:17am
Lol....maybe Pittsburgh should've just beat the Ravens to nix that.friendfromlowry;1771587 wrote:Author of Yahoo's Winners and Losers this week threw out an interesting conspiracy theory: New England wanted New York to win that game to help them into the playoffs and keep Pittsburgh, who looked like one of the hottest teams in the NFL before yesterday at home.
I can guarantee you one thing.....NE don't give a shit who or where they play in the playoffs, everyone else probably does.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Dec 28, 2015 10:36am
The jets match up well against the pats. They gave the pats fits in their first matchup as well. Any team with a formidable front 7 has a shot of beating the pats.Azubuike24;1771605 wrote:I guess it got easier, but say the Jets are the 6-seed and come to Foxboro in the divisional game. Are they saying it's easy to beat the team who just beat them?
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Dec 28, 2015 10:50am
Also, careful what you wish forlike_that;1771613 wrote:The jets match up well against the pats. They gave the pats fits in their first matchup as well. Any team with a formidable front 7 has a shot of beating the pats.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Dec 28, 2015 11:15am
Yep. That's been one really annoying thing about Pittsburgh the last few years -- they have one or two games against shitty teams they just don't show up for and lose, which winds up hurting their playoff position (or keeps them out of the playoffs). Yesterday was just mind-boggling because, shitty or not, it was the Ravens. The #1 team you'd think they'd want to beat under any circumstance at any time. Epic fail, for sure.Ironman92;1771609 wrote:Lol....maybe Pittsburgh should've just beat the Ravens to nix that.
I can guarantee you one thing.....NE don't give a shit who or where they play in the playoffs, everyone else probably does.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Dec 28, 2015 12:35pm
And Ryan Mallett. When I heard Baltimore was winning, I was thinking "how in the Hell is Jimmy Clausen beating Pittsburgh?" Had no idea the Ravens picked up Mallett. Also didn't know Schaub was healthy enough to be the backup.Heretic;1771628 wrote:Yep. That's been one really annoying thing about Pittsburgh the last few years -- they have one or two games against shitty teams they just don't show up for and lose, which winds up hurting their playoff position (or keeps them out of the playoffs). Yesterday was just mind-boggling because, shitty or not, it was the Ravens. The #1 team you'd think they'd want to beat under any circumstance at any time. Epic fail, for sure.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Dec 28, 2015 8:26pm
Bengals 23
Broncos 17
Bengals reach the AFC Championship or better
Broncos 17
Bengals reach the AFC Championship or better
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superman
Posts: 3,582
Dec 28, 2015 8:39pm
Broncos 42 bengals 17Ironman92;1771705 wrote:Bengals 23
Broncos 17
Bengals reach the AFC Championship or better
Two can play the reverse jinx game.
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mhs95_06
Posts: 8,167
Dec 28, 2015 8:46pm
Bengal's won't put together 4 throws and catches that good in any drive the rest of the season.