NFC Playoff Picture - 12/4 Update

[VaqueroTD]

SF win raised their odds for bye week and Super Bowl win.

We benefited just a little bit but not much from our win and Eagles loss.

We have outside chance now at #2 seed now with SF moving in on NFC title odds.

Falcons starting to secure that NFC South spot.

MNF has AFC implications, click link for AFC boards.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id...c-nfc-seed-projections-predictions-super-bowl

 

[cowboys5xsbs]

We really need the niners to get the 1 seed if we don't or we will end up there in the divisional round. Lions are shaky and could easily be upset.

 

[Kolemmitt]

The Rams and the Packers are both playing much better now. I like their chances of pulling an upset in round 1, which could help us immensely if we don't win the division.

 

[MysteryIceGuro]

Don’t know why were doing all these theatrics when that 5th seed is basically locked. The things that would have to ensue for us to gain the 1st, or even the 2nd seed would have to result in a complete collapse from Philly and SF.

 

[Risen Star]

I'm just focused on getting in. We aren't there yet. Maybe one more win gets it but maybe not too.

 

[VaqueroTD]

Last year's bracket to help you know how it works. Remember that Seeds #1-#4 are only the winners in each Division - South, North, East, West. Wild Card starts with #5.

#1 bye week Team in NFC automatically plays the lowest seed that makes it out of the first games.

 

[Risen Star]

The Rams and the Packers are both playing much better now. I like their chances of pulling an upset in round 1, which could help us immensely if we don't win the division.

Could and couldn't. You don't know how it will play out unless you know who the 1 seed will be.

 

[Jipper]

only thing that is for certain right now - take care of business on Sunday night against the eagles and then take it a week at a time...table is set.

Even if Dallas loses to a miami or buffalo down the stretch but goes 3-1 against the four tough games (forget wash bc that will be a w if they need it or a L if they are resting)....then they will be battle hardened and have 3 great w's on their schedule.

excited to see if i can start on Sunday...skeptical but hopeful

 

[VaqueroTD]

Don’t know why were doing all these theatrics when that 5th seed is basically locked. The things that would have to ensue for us to gain the 1st, or even the 2nd seed would have to result in a complete collapse from Philly and SF.

Yeah, outside shot at best right now. Eagles need to collapse, and we finish season strong.

 

[Aven8]

Just get in and play who you must. SF looks like the class of the NFC. Having said that, watching that game yesterday if we play SF again, we must get to Brock and play fast on offense. SF’s Dline is stout but very slow.

 

[Kevinicus]

I would think Detroit would rank higher on the 1 seed considering, unlike Dallas, they have their division pretty much locked up, and they have a better conference record.

 

[cowboys5xsbs]

I would think Detroit would rank higher on the 1 seed considering, unlike Dallas, they have their division pretty much locked up, and they have a better conference record.

They play Dallas in Dallas and will be an underdog

 

[rambo2]

Don’t know why were doing all these theatrics when that 5th seed is basically locked. The things that would have to ensue for us to gain the 1st, or even the 2nd seed would have to result in a complete collapse from Philly and SF.

Eagles lose 2
49ers lose 1
Cowboys win out

 

[Jumbo075]

Just. Keep. Winning.

 

[VaqueroTD]

I would think Detroit would rank higher on the 1 seed considering, unlike Dallas, they have their division pretty much locked up, and they have a better conference record.

They were ranked higher but their Thanksgiving loss dropped them, and gave Green Bay some new life for a playoff birth.

 

[VaqueroTD]

I'm just focused on getting in. We aren't there yet. Maybe one more win gets it but maybe not too.

We're in. You can see above it's 99% for playoffs. Which means we have to lose every game, and some people have to win the right games, if we're not going to slip in even at #7.

As others wrote, I think we're almost guaranteed that #5 spot. It's more about where the other opponents fall if we feel that it will give an advantageous bracket.

Which I believe in, because I can't honestly say with 100% confidence that 95 Super Bowl team would have won without GB's help knocking off SF in the Playoffs.

 

[Risen Star]

We're in. You can see above it's 99% for playoffs. Which means we have to lose every game, and some people have to win the right games, if we're not going to slip in even at #7.

As others wrote, I think we're almost guaranteed that #5 spot. It's more about where the other opponents fall if we feel that it will give an advantageous bracket.

Which I believe in, because I can't honestly say with 100% confidence that 95 Super Bowl team would have won without GB's help knocking off SF in the Playoffs.

Those odds mean nothing to me. Like PFF grades.

 

[DrlabonAggiesCowboys]

Don’t know why were doing all these theatrics when that 5th seed is basically locked. The things that would have to ensue for us to gain the 1st, or even the 2nd seed would have to result in a complete collapse from Philly and SF.

Its not a complete collapse. Eagles could lose to Dallas next week and lose to Seattle the week afterwards. SF still has to play Baltimore. The Cardinals are playing better and may trip up either SF or Philly. Dallas has to win out but its not impossible or out of the realm of possibility they do.

 

[Aven8]

Eagles lose 2
49ers lose 1
Cowboys win out

Well DeVito is now 2-1 and I just read Tyrod is going to practice this week. Philly still has to play them twice

 

[DrlabonAggiesCowboys]

They play Dallas in Dallas and will be an underdog

I still don't believe in Detroit. Their record may end up giving them 11 or 12 wins but they look like ripe pickings for a 1st round exit to a team like Seattle or Green Bay.