Playoff scenario generator tool

[Jake]

If you want to see how things could play out, just pick the games and see where we end up.

ESPN Playoff Machine

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

Even after beating Washington last night to improve to 6-6, the Cowboys have just a 3% chance to make the playoffs according to FPI.

 

[Sydla]

Well that's up from like 1%!

 

[DejectedFan1996]

We aren’t making the playoffs. And those are the facts.

Great win last night tho!

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Based on what equal game outcomes ?

What we want is the NFC South and West to beat themselves up

 

[cej757]

I've played with this for a bit, There is actually a scenario where the Cowboys can get in at 9-7.

 

[Staubacher]

I've played with this for a bit, There is actually a scenario where the Cowboys can get in at 9-7.

I came up with that too. Largely based on Saints and Seahawks losing a lot.

I don't think we're gonna sniff it but it's fun to take the ride anyway.

 

[StarOfGlory]

Three things are clear for us to make the playoffs.
First, we must win out. Period.
Secondly, the NFC South and West must beat the crap out of each other.
Thirdly, we need the Eagles to hit week 17 with a two-game lead for HFA. Why? Because that means they probably beat both Seattle and the Rams and will rest a number of starters for their game against us. If Philly wins their next three and Minnesota loses a game, our final regular season game got a whole lot easier.

 

[Kevinicus]

They can actually get in at 8-8.

 

[Etchyboy]

I always hate it when we have to depend on other teams poor play to help get us in the playoffs.

 

[IlliniNation]

And they can go 10-6 and not get in. Its crazy. Im not holding my breathe.

 

[mattjames2010]

Went into this scenario with optimism we will win out. In my first picks through the weeks, we missed out.

The games I think are going to have a serious impact are the two games between Saints and Panthers. My second time through, both Panthers and Falcons miss out on the playoffs.

1st seed Vikings
2nd seed New Orleans
3rd seed Eagles
4th seed Seahawks
5th seed Lions
6th seed Cowboys

 

[The Natural]

10 wins is the only realistic path in, every other scenario is nothing more than a tease.

 

[Etchyboy]

Went into this scenario with optimism we will win out. I'm my first pick through the weeks, we missed out.

The games I think are going to have a serious impact are the two games between Saints and Panthers. My second time through, both Panthers and Falcons miss out on the playoffs.

1st seed Vikings
2nd seed New Orleans
3rd seed Eagles
4th seed Seahawks
5th seed Lions
6th seed Cowboys

I came up with us playing the eagles as both wild cards...

 

[DFWJC]

Go Vikings and (hold my nose) Eagles this weekend?

Not that it's likely, but we could use Tampa Bay winning a couple down the stretch vs any of Atlanta, Carolina, and New Orleans

Also, unfortunately for us, there's a chance that Philly will be playing for home field and a bye week in week 17. Makes it a bit tougher.

 

[CWR]

Id we win out we will make it. Those other teams are going to start dropping games, thier schedules are brutal. Only Detroit has an easy path.

Just my opinion but as I understand it we have a damn good chance IF we win out.

Edit: OUCH, appearently we lose like every tie breaker lol. Oh well, Ill hold my breath.

 

[cowboy_ron]

Even after beating Washington last night to improve to 6-6, the Cowboys have just a 3% chance to make the playoffs according to FPI.

And a 100% chance it worsens our draft position.

 

[TWOK11]

We desperately need the Rams to win the West and Atlanta to tank.

 

[canters]

We must win 10, have Atlanta fold, and maybe Detroit.

 

[mattjames2010]

We must win 10, have Atlanta fold, and maybe Detroit.

We just need to win out and have Panthers and Falcons drop a few games - also, wish for New Orleans to win out.