Division winner scenarios thread

[Diehardblues]

It would but it wouldn't be enough especially being that the Eagles played the Dolphins too.

Right. We need their opponents like KC to lose out.

 

[goshan]

Both Miami and Detroit are 10-4. Would this not close the gap?

Seems like it would. Need to lay it out.
I am waiting for someone to tell me how SOV is currently 34-29.

 

[HungryLion]

If we dont win the division, theres still this likely scenario…




They are last years Vikings. One and done

Your lips to gods ears.

I was actually just looking at this. 7 seed is going to be either: Vikings, rams, Seahawks or saints.

It’s not a guarantee they beat any of those teams. Although I hope its not the Vikings since they don’t have a starting QB.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Imagine had the Cowboys just beaten the Cardinals.

 

[Pessimist_cowboy]

I think Dallas could lose to Miami and still win the division if the Eagles lose a game and Dallas beats Detroit and Washington.

Yep. The ESPN playoff machine has been updated.

 

[Aerolithe_Lion]

Both Miami and Detroit are 10-4. Would this not close the gap?

close a gap Philly is still leading by a good margin, yes

 

[viman96]

Imagine had the Cowboys just beaten the Cardinals.

I'm sure Philly is saying the same about the Jets.

 

[loublue22]

Imagine had the Cowboys just beaten the Cardinals.

Win in Philly and we have a 2 game lead right now with 3 to play.

 

[Diehardblues]

It’s time for the NFL to seed by records.

 

[TheFinisher]

5 wins is the difference between the Bucs and Panthers, so Eagles win division essentially because they got the 1st place schedule and Bryce Young is terrible.

A lot can happen. Lions play Vikings twice in final 2 weeks, so can gain ground there. Carolina plays TB. Jets actually have a favorable schedule and can steal a win or 2. And we obviously hope Seattle can win out.

 

[Tabascocat]

If the cardinals beat the Eagles we can now lose to either Miami or Detroit and win the division now. If we both finish 12-5

If the Cards beat them, Dallas can’t lose to Miami in this scenario, Dallas can only lose to Detroit because the common games would be a wash and it goes to strength of victory where Philly has it right now.

 

[Silverz1972]

Running through scenarios of remaining games, it would be tough for us to make up 5 games with the chargers and panthers on our win column. Lol

 

[XXLMike]

Buffalo never happened- man up and get back on your horse and go win a game in Florida.

 

[mldardy]

If the Eagles lose to Arizona and Dallas goes 2-1 while beating Washington the Cowboys win the division.

Correct if we beat Detroit and Washington. If we lose to Detroit but beat Miami and Washington we still don't win the division.

The person I was responding too was talking about Strength of Victory if both teams win out.

 

[CanadianCowboysFan]

Win in Philly and we have a 2 game lead right now with 3 to play.

1st and 5 at 6

 

[mldardy]

It’s time for the NFL to seed by records.

It is. Baseball does the same thing, seed by division winner

 

[ak47kaehu]

Both Miami and Detroit are 10-4. Would this not close the gap?

I see what you're saying. Philly only has Arizona to account for in the SoV. Dallas still has both Detroit and Miami which could still boost their totals right?......

 

[Aerolithe_Lion]

@viman96
Let’s make this very simple. If both teams win out, here are the 13 wins for each team. Dallas on the left:

1. Dal13=Philly13
2. NYG5=NYG5
3. NYG5=NYG5
4. WAS4=WAS4
5. WAS4=WAS4
6. LAR7=LAR7
7. NE3=NE3
8. MIA9=MIA9
9. DET10>MIN7 (DAL+3)
10. CAR2<TB7 (PHI+5)
11. LAC5<KC9 (PHI+4)
12. SEA7>ARI3 (DAL+4)
13. Jets5<BUF8 (PHI+3)

if both teams win out, Philly is +5. That’s a big number, especially when only 5 of 13 opponents actually matter in changing that. Dallas could still technically win the division in this exercise, but it would take a collapse by multiple of Philly’s top victories (KC, Buffalo, TB, MIN) and a surge by Dallas’ low hanging fruits (CAR, NYJ, LAC)

 

[Silverz1972]

Detroit plays minnesota twice and could beat them both times.

It’s not impossible to make up the 5 game lead but not likely.

 

[Pessimist_cowboy]

If the Cards beat them, Dallas can’t lose to Miami in this scenario, Dallas can only lose to Detroit because the common games would be a wash and it goes to strength of victory where Philly has it right now.

They can go to the ESPN playoff machine we would have a better conference record