Five of the six playoff spots in the AFC are all but mathematically secure. Expect the Texans, Patriots, Broncos, Ravens and Colts to make it. That leaves one playoff spot left. After tinkering with ESPN's playoff scenario generator, I've determined the following...
The Steelers clinch a playoff berth with:
- A win over the Bengals AND the Cowboys OR Browns
- Wins over the Cowboys AND Browns PLUS Bengals losses to the Eagles AND Ravens
The Bengals clinch a playoff berth with:
- A win over the Steelers AND the Eagles OR Ravens
- Wins over the Eagles AND Ravens PLUS Steelers losses to the Cowboys AND Browns
The Jets clinch a playoff berth with:
- Wins over the Titans, Chargers AND Bills PLUS Steelers losses to ANY TWO of the Cowboys, Bengals and Browns PLUS Bengals losses to ANY TWO of the Eagles, Steelers and Browns
Realistically, it comes down to the Steelers and Bengals. The Dolphins, Browns, Chargers and Bills each have eight losses, and the Jets have to win out and hope for both the Steelers and Bengals to lose two of their last three games.
Sadly, I'm not sure that any of these teams even deserve to make the playoffs.
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12-10-2012, 01:29 AM #1
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Competition for the final playoff spot in the AFC
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"I came here to play with him. I think he has a lot of respect from around the league. He's a top-flight quarterback. People are going to have to respect it sooner or later."
-Jerricho Cotchery, Steelers WR, on playing football with Ben Roethlisberger (November 17, 2013)
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12-10-2012, 10:38 AM #2
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It's cute you still think the Steelers have a chance.
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12-10-2012, 11:36 AM #3
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winner of steelers bengals game next week takes the last spot
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12-10-2012, 11:54 AM #4
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It's cute you think they don't, considering a) they still control the #6 seed in the AFC, b) the Bengals blew a golden opportunity to take control of their fate.
Originally Posted by BDawk4Prez
When the Giants lost at home to the Redskins last Week 15 and fell to 7-7, you probably told Giants fans that you thought it was cute they thought they still had a chance."I came here to play with him. I think he has a lot of respect from around the league. He's a top-flight quarterback. People are going to have to respect it sooner or later."
-Jerricho Cotchery, Steelers WR, on playing football with Ben Roethlisberger (November 17, 2013)
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12-10-2012, 12:21 PM #5
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the bengals do control their fate................. Originally Posted by DBR96A
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12-10-2012, 01:10 PM #6
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Its crazy how the jets even playing terrible football have a chance.... Being a jets fan it still blows my mind. Pretty cool though!
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Someone underestimated the jets! Originally Posted by bwallstreet
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12-10-2012, 01:12 PM #7
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Originally Posted by BDawk4Prez
This is to just get a reaction out of Steelers fans. No one on this site is that unintelligent.
The Steelers are actually in position to take that spot now, and by no means have to work miracles to get it. They just need to beat the Bengals at home, and Browns at home to clinch. By no means a really difficult task
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12-10-2012, 01:14 PM #8
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With the way they are playing, yes, yes it is a difficult task. You better hope Philly can upset Cinci. Originally Posted by SenecaValley46
This is to just get a reaction out of Steelers fans. No one on this site is that unintelligent.
The Steelers are actually in position to take that spot now, and by no means have to work miracles to get it. They just need to beat the Bengals at home, and Browns at home to clinch. By no means a really difficult task
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12-10-2012, 01:17 PM #9
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I'll laugh my *** off if they don't make it after all the crap I took this year for saying ANYTHING negative about PIT.
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12-10-2012, 01:18 PM #10
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Cincy has to beat Pitt, Baltimore, and Philly then hope Pitt loses to Cleveland in Pittsburgh with the playoffs on the line in order to get in.
They need a lot to happen.
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12-10-2012, 01:24 PM #11
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Browns take it. Browns win out. Steelers beat Cincinnati but lose against Dallas and Cleveland. Bengals lose to Pittsburgh and Baltimore. Cleveland wins the #6 seed.
It's gonna happen. Browns are getting hot at the right time. Sarcasm
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12-10-2012, 01:24 PM #12
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Lololol Originally Posted by Lucky.
So glad I replied to this.
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12-10-2012, 01:27 PM #13
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Like, serious?
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12-10-2012, 01:36 PM #14
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I think you got the tiebreakers wrong. If the Jets and Bengals finish 9-7 and the Steelers finish 8-8 the Jets get in. The Jets have the tiebreaker over the Bengals, so if the Bengals lose to the Ravens and win their other two the Jets would have the tiebreaker.
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12-10-2012, 01:37 PM #15
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He had white text that said sarcasm Originally Posted by BDawk4Prez
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