Miami controls their own destiny!!

by Fins4evr72 on Nov 30, 2008 7:57 PM EST

Win out and we win the division!! Let's go FINS.

If we win out we will be 11-5, 4-2 in the division, 8-4 in the conference. We would win tie breakers against the Pats and the Jets if they win all games except against us.

Going to be real tough without Smiley though. The injury bug is finally catching up with us. Rillo and now Smiley are two big blows to our offense. Jason Allen is a big loss as you all saw today with Thomas smelling up the place.

First step is a big division win against the Bills this week. I hate to say it but I hope Edwards is out. SF will be tough as they seem to have their act together. KC had a big win today and may be making a move. Then season finale at the Jets. I would love for that game to be for the division!

Nice bounce back win! It would have been nice if Indy would have lost like they were doing all day.

Lot of football left this season so let gets this site fired back up!!!

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Confused...

If we win out and the Jets win out except for losing their last game against us, then what is the tie breaker that we would win?

by ZIM on Nov 30, 2008 10:16 PM EST reply actions

AFC conference record. We would be 8-4 and the Jets would be 7-5.

by Fins4evr72 on Nov 30, 2008 10:24 PM EST up reply actions

Division record would be tied. So it would go to the third tie breaker.

by Fins4evr72 on Nov 30, 2008 10:24 PM EST up reply actions

true

"I throw better than anybody in college and I can throw with anybody in the pros. There, that's what I think."
"I've been a Dolphin for 17 years, and I'll be a Dolphin for the rest of my life. That will never change."
- Dan Marino aka Quarterback God

by Little Nicky 21 on Nov 30, 2008 11:38 PM EST up reply actions

Technically guys...it goes Head to Head, division AND THEN % against COMMON OPP's and THEN Conf!!

but either way…we have that TOO!!! WE control our own destiny!

by dolphinsfan4life on Nov 30, 2008 11:57 PM EST reply actions

Here it is...check it out:

http://www.nfl.com/standings/tiebreakingprocedures

TO BREAK A TIE WITHIN A DIVISION
If, at the end of the regular season, two or more clubs in the same division finish with identical won-lost-tied percentages, the following steps will be taken until a champion is determined.

Two Clubs
Head-to-head (best won-lost-tied percentage in games between the clubs).
Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the division.
Best won-lost-tied percentage in common games.
Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the conference.
Strength of victory.
Strength of schedule.
Best combined ranking among conference teams in points scored and points allowed.
Best combined ranking among all teams in points scored and points allowed.
Best net points in common games.
Best net points in all games.
Best net touchdowns in all games.
Coin toss

by dolphinsfan4life on Nov 30, 2008 11:59 PM EST up reply actions

good research stuff dolphinsfan

"You found that word today......and that word is Character"- Coach Sparano 11/9/08

by HuskerDolphin on Dec 1, 2008 12:05 AM EST up reply actions

and I've checked everything and we have the "percentage in common opponents" tie breaker too

pretty sweet!

yeah..it would have been nice if Balt and Indy lost too…helps in case we need a Wildcard spot..but 3 out fo 5 losing and all in the division…this was almost a perfect weekend!!

awesome! that’s all i can say..we now have control back in our hands… the future is ours for the taking.. 4 games.. i love it!

by dolphinsfan4life on Dec 1, 2008 12:00 AM EST reply actions