Treat Washington like a bye week? Playoff scenarios

[Texas2Step41]

Wait a minute, decide this after next week not now.

There's only 2 games left, by some chance if the Eagles lose both and we win both I believe we end up with the #1 seed. Of course if the Eagles win next week it's all moot then you can consider rest but we have to wait and see. You don't rest when you can win the #1 seed and HFA throughout the playoffs.

Depends on the Vikings and Niners. If we win out and Eagles lose out, it still depends on what happens what those other 2 do

 

[KMY_Amber]

Wait a minute, decide this after next week not now.

There's only 2 games left, by some chance if the Eagles lose both and we win both I believe we end up with the #1 seed. Of course if the Eagles win next week it's all moot then you can consider rest but we have to wait and see. You don't rest when you can win the #1 seed and HFA throughout the playoffs.

Exactly. Win Thursday. And if the Eagles stumble against the Saints on Sunday, then the last game of the year still matters.

 

[Jayinem]

Depends on the Vikings and Niners. If we win out and Eagles lose out, it still depends on what happens what those other 2 do

Yeah I wasn't thinking about them. If the Vikings lose one more we would have the tiebreaker over them because we beat them but if they win out they would have the #1 seed (assuming the Eagles lose out) The 49ers are currently the same record as us 11-4. Obviously we would have to win out to even be considered for #1, if they also win out I don't know who would have the tiebreaker. Anyway it's unlikely we end up with #1 seed but we still have a chance, but of course winning the division and not getting #1 seed is still better than being a wild card road team.

 

[cristglo]

For Goodness' sake rest, Micha let his body get a little refreshed for the playoffs.

 

[Staubacher]

For Goodness' sake rest, Micha let his body get a little refreshed for the playoffs.

I don't get why people keep saying this.
Being a "regular" linebacker is still as draining as rushing the passer frequently.

If he's getting gassed and banged up, well that's the NFL for all players. He either plays at a high level or he doesn't.

 

[cristglo]

I don't get why people keep saying this.
Being a "regular" linebacker is still as draining as rushing the passer frequently.

If he's getting gassed and banged up, well that's the NFL for all players. He either plays at a high level or he doesn't.

I can understand to a point why you would say this but as an athlete, your body takes a beating you start losing speed and strength giving his body a chance to rejuvenate van go a long way. There is more wear and fatigue playing against 300lb OL lol Not trying to dish your post just saying that they need to sit him and let his body rest.

 

[VaqueroTD]

I don't get why people keep saying this.
Being a "regular" linebacker is still as draining as rushing the passer frequently.

If he's getting gassed and banged up, well that's the NFL for all players. He either plays at a high level or he doesn't.

I look at our defense with multiple stunts, heavy linebacker rushing, 3 safeties and one usually playing against the run, Micah always an EDGE, and I think we play more like a 3-4 than a 4-3. But we're built like a 4-3.

Definitely need to rest some of these guys on D. They are running out of gas.

 

[bewp7]

every one need to play

no rest for any one unless they are really hurt

quit being soft

 

[baltcowboy]

The Eagles rested guys against us and looked like trash vs the Bucs. I actually think the Eagles hurt us for when we played the 49ers. I hope Washington is in a win your in scenario so we can at least play our starters on offense. Tank, Diggs and Parsons need to sit now though.

 

[blueblood70]

Anyone been messing around with the Playoff Machine today, with only 2 weeks left? I have Tampa and Chargers winning to close out this week and then playing around with the scenarios.

http://www.espn.com/nfl/playoffs/machine

Once the Eaglets win again, we have no shot at the NFC East. All the #5-#7 teams have no shot at catching us.

I can’t see the Eagles closing out with three straight losses even without their QB (but would be nice). And I’m happy stopping the rush of Tennessee to go out with some hope for the defense. I go back and forth on if it’s a good deal for teams. Our 90’s Boys always took advantage of it and usually crushed their first opponent but seen all the other teams since fall flat and get kicked out early. Boys are feeling that 17 game grind though and this seems like a mentally tougher team, so some rest for some key players would help.

Week 17 -

• Looks like Miami vs New England can control their destiny by winning. Looks like Chargers and Ravens will have a hard time blowing #5-#6.
• Game of the week - Bengals vs Bills. KC, Buffalo and Cincinnati seedings #1-#3 all on the line assuming KC beats Denver which I’m sure they will.
• Expect Tennessee to put up a hard fight, they are playing for their Tourney Lives. Them or Jags going to win that division and the #4 seed.
• It’s still on track to be an NFC East Tourney run unless Washington loses against Cleveland. Not likely with Watson’s rusty play. But if they did blow it against Cleveland, Seattle slips in at #7. I’m guessing the Giants beat the Colts and Eagles dismantle the Saints.

Week 18 -

• Raiders can be the spoiler for their rival Chiefs if they win. It means whoever won week 17 Buffalo and Cincinnati is #1 seed if they win again in week 18. Boy, what a turnaround for the Bengals. Remember them early? Burrows is the man!
• We can be spoilers and kick Washington out of the Tourney and let Seattle in, or Detroit, or *gulp* Green Bay in. Lions and Green Bay week 18 has outside chance at being #7 seed game. Go Dan Campbell!
• Seems like Ravens and Chargers will secure a spot and most likely fight for #5-#6.
• Looks like AFC’s #7, Pittsburgh still has a small shot.
• Game of the week - Jags and Titans. Possible scenario is loser out, winner in.
• If the GOAT were to somehow collapse rest of the season, and lose three games, Saints or even the Panthers LOL could be that #4 seed we’re likely to play. Panthers play Buccs week 17 and Saints week 18.
• NFC, if Eaglets win out they are NFC #1. If Eaglets lose one game and 49ers win out, it’s a San Fran #1. If Boys win out, Eaglets lose two and San Fran loses one, it’s a Dallas #1 seed. Eagles play the Saints and Giants. 49ers play the Raiders and Cardinals. We play the Titans and Washington. I think we have the toughest twosome.

Tourney

Hard to find a scenario where we don’t play the NFC South winner, who my guess will most likely be Tampa Bay. Even if we miraculously got the #1 seed, We’d swap places with the Eagles. So that means we get a quick rematch with the Eagles if we get past the first round or a rematch of last year’s Tourney if the 49ers win the #1 seed. Assuming the Giants or Commanders don’t win because they are lower seeds.

Wouldn’t that be something if we beat and advance in the Tourney against the team that whipped us bad week one and almost made it look like the season might already be over. I can’t say I ever look forward to playing against the GOAT even if dude is 57, he just wins, but I like our chances.

P.S. Apologize in advance if I screwed up any calculations on this playoff machine, it sometimes doesn’t refresh right.

If the divisions not on the line, Yes..if we have shot at the division, you play to win...although, i think Rush and Malik might be able to beat Washington,

 

[charron]

I'd like to have some guys rest vs tenn. Parsons needs to at most only be on the DL for clear passing downs so he can rest up a little bit. But I do prefer to have everyone playing for the wash game. I don't prefer to have too much time off before tampa, so I use the wash game as a get ready type game.

 

[Teague31]

I’d sit the following:

Dak
Zeke
Pollard
Lamb
Tyron
Tank
Micah
Diggs

 

[Cmac]

Please don't do that.......at least start sitting people after a win is secured. I live in the DMV and don't want the Commanders winning anything against the 'Boys.......and that includes the coin toss.

 

[Thefeelofcotton]

If the Eagles win next week, I say yes, but if the Eagles LOSE to the Saints, we have to try and win the division and get a first round bye if possible.