Playoff Scenario Catch-All Thread: Week 16
by Matty I on Dec 21, 2009 1:28 AM EST
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I've already had to delete like five separate fanposts about different playoff scenarios because they were incorrect.
So - from this point on - all playoff scenario talk will be posted in here. If you make a fanpost about it from this point on, I'll have to delete it. We can't have a million fanposts all about the same topic.
Also - as we figure out ACTUAL legit ways that the Dolphins can get in, I'll update the body of this post to highlight them.
**Note: Please "rec" this so it moves to the top for the entire week.**
SCENARIO #1
--Dolphins win last two games.
--Patriots lose last two games (vJac, @Hou).
SCENARIO #2
--Dolphins win last two games.
--Jaguars lose one of last two games (@NE, @Cle).
--Broncos lose to Chiefs in week 17.
--If Denver's only loss these next two weeks is in week 16 to Philly, the tie-breaker would go to "strength of victory" - which currently favors the Broncos (.5179 to .4388).
SCENARIO #3
--Dolphins win last two games.
--Jaguars lose one of last two games (@NE, @Cle).
--Ravens lose in week 16 to Steelers (Note - if Ravens beat Steelers but lose in week 17, Ravens win tie-breaker with Miami thanks to a 3-2 record in "common opponent" games; Dolphins only 2-3 in those games).
--Dolphins hold their lead in "strength of victory" over Ravens (currently .4388 to .375).
SCENARIO #4
--Dolphins win last two games.
--Jaguars lose one of last two games (@NE, @Cle).
--Ravens lose both of their remaining games (@Pit, @Oak).
--Titans lose one of last two games (vSD, @Sea) - otherwise Dolphins would lose out on tie-breaker to Titans due to Sunday's loss to Tennessee.
SCENARIO #5
--Dolphins win last two games.
--Jaguars lose one of last two games (@NE, @Cle).
--Bengals lose both of their remaining two games (vKC, @NYJ).
--Ravens win both of their remaining games (@Pit, @Oak).
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So if
The Jags lose to the Pats and the Broncos lose to the Chiefs (if not to the Eagles as well), and we beat Houston and Pittsburgh, we make the Wildcard regardless of what Baltimore does?
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by Dave.Phuller on Dec 21, 2009 1:49 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
correct
Baltimore would be the #5 seed in that scenario.
by Matty I on Dec 21, 2009 1:55 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We can do this.
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by Dave.Phuller on Dec 21, 2009 2:29 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
im with you there
i have a feeling that we get in
I want what's coming to me, the world and everything in it. - Tony Montana, Scarface
by miafins23 on Dec 21, 2009 5:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
its easy
go to yahoo, go to the nfl page and look up the tab playoffs on the upper right hand side pic ur winners and losers for the next two weeks and it will tell u everything
either way we HAVE TOO win the next two games GO PHINZZZZZZ
by musty on Dec 21, 2009 5:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
DUDE if all the playoff contenders have home teams win for the next two weeks we're in at 6th seed :P
And we’d play in NE =/
by metalhead86 on Dec 22, 2009 11:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Scenario #3
Scenario #3 is the best chance we have.
by danthedolfan on Dec 21, 2009 2:30 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
i like scenario 2-3 i think one of them happen
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by miafins23 on Dec 21, 2009 5:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Scenario # 3 is very possible..
I expect Pittsburgh fans to be very loud next week. I think we could win the next 2. I think we blow out Houston and play a hard fought game against pittsburgh! But I’m actually nervous about Jacksonville pulling a win out next week versus NE. It’s highly possible.
by Wallace758 on Dec 21, 2009 2:32 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
if that happens, then we just hope like hell that Houston knocks off NE in week 17.
by Matty I on Dec 21, 2009 2:35 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
well thats the thing.. I thinkJax plays them hard maybe squeaks out a win
But new england will beat houston. Who knows…this isnt the patriots of years past..
by Wallace758 on Dec 21, 2009 2:37 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Houston may be hungry to play spoiler,
so I wouldn’t count them out. They are a pretty good team.
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by joel311 on Dec 21, 2009 4:50 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And do not forget, if it gets to that Phins will have just beaten Houston
Just think how stupid the average Jest fan is, and then realize that half of them are even stupider! ( a parody of a George Carlin line)
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by PhinsTifosi on Dec 21, 2009 8:28 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree, they have the Passing Attack that is strong enough to take advantage of the Patriots' weakness
in the secondary. Their passing attack is better than the Fins (Andre Johnson!)
The key is to keep Matt Schaub ON the field and Rex Grossman OFF of it.
Like we need to get Wake ON the field and get Gibril Wilson OFF of it.
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by DolphDallas on Dec 21, 2009 12:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Seems like number 3 is the one to pray for
Although with all the bad teams playing really hard Scenario #2 could happen. KC could come back and beat the Broncos, hell the Raiders did it. Either way like Matty said, first lets win next week then maybe we can worry about this stuff.
by Maguss on Dec 21, 2009 2:37 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Seriously if NE lets the Jaguars pull an upset then we will have to hope Andre Johnson and Matt Schuab kick some Patriot but
by Gamer2102 on Dec 21, 2009 2:37 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
gonna be interesting but i like our prospects for next year.. we should be an exciting team.
We know our weaknesses now,
by Wallace758 on Dec 21, 2009 2:43 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
HUGE GAME THIS WEEK!!!!
Next week will be great indicator of the playoffs .. we should all get pumped up for a big HOME game against Houston. I still feel that a lot of things are working in the Dolphins favor for another chance at the playoffs .. GO PHINS !!!
by markus_13 on Dec 21, 2009 2:44 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Too many scenarios but 2 teams we 100% must root for
The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Miami Dolphins!
by Gamer2102 on Dec 21, 2009 2:45 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
We will see how the rest of the games play out but we definetly want those two to win
that’s the best start for playoff hopes
by Gamer2102 on Dec 21, 2009 2:45 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
any chance we select two inside linebackers with our 1st 2 picks ala CB's in 2009?
We by far have got to have the worst set of ILB’s in the league or close too..
by Wallace758 on Dec 21, 2009 2:50 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
it's a shame to say since Channing was a huge part of our success last year...
but come on man wake up…He’s god awful out there
by Wallace758 on Dec 21, 2009 2:52 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I disagree...
Channing Crowder is very solid out there (his name was actually called for good coverage at one point in the game, but that’s not why he’s solid), the problem is Ayodele. We need an elite MLB to play next to him. If Crowder had some real help, he’d probably look a whole lot better.
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by joel311 on Dec 21, 2009 4:52 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
agreed
get a playmaker alongside him and suddenly our ILB’s are great.
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by Little Nicky 21 on Dec 21, 2009 1:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
channing had his best yr under to help of a healthy zack thomas
if we get a real good true mlb than i think he’ll be even better
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by miafins23 on Dec 21, 2009 5:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Crowder and Ayodele have been playing great lately,
they both were making plays yesterday as well, I doubt they’re going anywhere.
by uncle finster on Dec 21, 2009 9:26 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
we should go with an ilb and olb
get a playmaker opposite crowder and someone to replace porter and taylor.
btw i still dont get that whole roth thing
start clemons over gibril
sign ronnie to a long term deal
the lousaka monster should be a pro bowler
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by ronnie brown for president on Dec 21, 2009 2:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'd like to see Dansby signed
and a guy like Jerry Hughes or Sergio Kindle drafted (although I’d rather get Spiller in round 1).
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by Little Nicky 21 on Dec 21, 2009 2:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Im not on that bandwagon.. Crowder, while making some costly mistakes has also made some good plays.
No single ILB will ever make EVERY play EVERY time. Sure he needs to improove a bit and needs to be more consistant but he is a solid ILB. Could we get a better one? Sure.. but to think we can draft one and have him better by the start of next season is a long shot. I say we need to get a SOLID TRUE 100% #1 receiver b4 ANY OTHER position followed by a NT or saftey to replace Wilson. ILB is far below those needs IMO
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by MainePhinFan on Dec 21, 2009 6:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i am
actually pretty optimisitic about our chances. i like scenario 2 and 3.
denver has a history of losing it at the end of the season (i.e. last year) so that is very logical
i think pit has a good shot at beating baltimore. it will be at home and heinz field is a difficult place to play.
that said. WE NEED TO WIN OUT!!!
by donaldhall19 on Dec 21, 2009 3:07 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'm with you on this one
I’m still very optimistic despite our loss today .. the BAL game IMO is in our favor. Although for us to make the playoffs this way we also need JAC to lose to the Pats .. wait this game is also in our favor lol
by markus_13 on Dec 21, 2009 3:14 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
knowing our luck
pats will lose, and has chargers clinched the 3rd seed? if so i hope they dont bench their starters agains the titans next week
by donaldhall19 on Dec 21, 2009 3:20 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Scenario #3
Wouldn’t it still require Titans to lose 1?
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by MoLimits on Dec 21, 2009 4:48 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Scenario #4 is just a more accurate Scenario #3.
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by joel311 on Dec 21, 2009 4:53 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
no
In Scenario 3, there’s a tie between the Titans, Dolphins, and Ravens. But the Titans are eliminated first due to their 7 conference losses. So it wouldn’t matter.
But in Scenario 4, if the Titans don’t lose one but Baltimore loses both, it would be a tie between the Dolphins and Titans – and Tennessee obviously has tie-breaker.
Tennessee’s win over Miami doesn’t help them in a tie-breaker with Miami if it’s a 3 way tie (or more). They’d lose out on conference record.
by Matty I on Dec 21, 2009 1:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ah thanks for clarification, Matty!
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by joel311 on Dec 21, 2009 4:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm still confused...
The Titans have 7 conference losses and we have 5, when we were tied with the Jags in the wildcard they took the wildcard spot because their conference record was better despite the fact that we had beat them, why is it different this time? And would it be different if there was another team tied with them? Say for example the Jets (It won’t happen but just for fun)
by Carolhcv on Dec 21, 2009 9:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
in a 3 way tie, it doesn't matter if we beat one of the teams
but in a two-way tie, head-to-head is the first tie-breaker.
by Matty I on Dec 21, 2009 9:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you Matty!
I am sure we don’t say that enough.
by DelrayDolFan on Dec 21, 2009 4:56 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Scenario #2 is pretty likely
The Broncos are fake – KC can win that game.
by tenaciouslee on Dec 21, 2009 6:24 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Tennessee would be in a 3 way tie with Miami and Balt in Scenario 3
But they’d be eliminated first because of their 7 conference losses.
by Matty I on Dec 21, 2009 1:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Comeon scenario 3
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by Patssuck456 on Dec 21, 2009 8:45 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Scenario #3
In Scenario #3, Tennesseee would be eliminated first, since their conference record would not be as good as Baltimore and Miami (even if they won their final two).
by tedhill on Dec 21, 2009 9:03 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Scenario #3
Scenario #3 is not that far fetched. Jags have to go to New England and it’s an important game for the Patriots. Same with Baltimore and Pittsburgh. Hopefully the Steelers hold their home field and take revenge for the closs loss a few weeks ago. Those are the main two we need. Then we must just win our games.
by tedhill on Dec 21, 2009 9:05 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Not to mention....
That we shouldn’t be so down on our team. We played two very tough road games against .500% teams and won one and lost in OT to another. The loss was to a team that has won 7 of 8. Our final two are at home and we just need to win them, and we can.
by tedhill on Dec 21, 2009 9:06 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
and houston has looked pathetic the last game
well not andre johnson but the team as a whole seem beatable
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by miafins23 on Dec 21, 2009 5:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Pats lose both...we win both
book it, buy your playoff tickets now.
serious.
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by Rzayo24 on Dec 21, 2009 10:55 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
There is no way the Pats lose both....
I’ll be cheering for them next week to get Jacksonville out of the way for us.
by DanMarinoIsGod on Dec 21, 2009 11:08 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Very Possible but not likely
the only game they have the upper hand in is the JAC game because its in NE and there offense isn’t meant to win by throwing the ball … on the other hand Houston can shread up the pats defense and it is an away game for NE and there record has been terrible on the road. If NE loses to Jac I like our chances … assuming we beat HOU that is
by markus_13 on Dec 21, 2009 3:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Did I STA STA STA STUTTER?!?!?!
BOOK IT.
Pats are floating by beating bad teams barely….EXPOSURE these next two weeks….they are all banged up….and they get one of the most physical teams in the league thats more motivated than them.
Houston whoops that ass in Houston…..they might drop 40.
Pats finish 9-7……
I said Book it damnit
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by Rzayo24 on Dec 21, 2009 3:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
LMAO
man im with u lets bet on it dude
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by miafins23 on Dec 21, 2009 5:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
how much could you make betting 20 bucks on NE losing the next 2 games vs MIA making the playoffs?
by metalhead86 on Dec 21, 2009 5:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
im pretty sure vegas has some good odds aainst that happening
so probably u could make some good $
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by miafins23 on Dec 21, 2009 6:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If Jax beats NE
I am highly confident Houston can at Reliant. NE has yet to win a game on the road, and Houston plays good football at home
But we still need to go back to back jack
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by rangerjae on Dec 27, 2009 12:48 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The scary thing is as much as I want scenario #1
We have to rely on Cleveland beating Jax and denying them the playoffs in week 17 in case Houston doesn’t win =/
by metalhead86 on Dec 21, 2009 5:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
wow I didnt think the chances were still that good
hey heres to a crazy finish in the afc!
by Bostonboy on Dec 21, 2009 12:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I like scenario #1 the best: AFC East Repeat Champs (how sweet would that be?)
But scenario #2 and scenario #3 are VERY likely.
How funny to be relying on Matt Cassel’s arm to get the Fins into the playoffs! The Chiefs need to tighten up their special teams play and they will be okay.
It would help if Kyle Orton went down in a loss to a blitzing Philadelphia (Chris Simms is terrible).
REGARDLESS: I am so proud of the Fins for how hard they have fought and and far they have come.
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by DolphDallas on Dec 21, 2009 12:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
by the way, Great Post Matty
Very clear, accurate, and concise.
I expect to see this post all over the internet quoted by Fins fans everywhere
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by DolphDallas on Dec 21, 2009 12:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
matt cassle AND chris chambers AND mike vrebal go figure
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by miafins23 on Dec 21, 2009 5:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Regarding Scenario #3...
When you say "Dolphins hold their lead in “strength of victory” over Ravens (currently .4388 to .375)", are you saying this is true and will not change? Or are you saying it could change? Can we do anything to make it true? How is that figured out?
Thanks. GO DOLPHINS!
by Ritty77 on Dec 21, 2009 1:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
we just have to believe
"It didn't take the wildcat to beat the patriots... Just a wolverine."
by DaBlizad260 on Dec 21, 2009 1:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I like your little thingy Signature or whatever
It’s awesome
by Gamer2102 on Dec 21, 2009 2:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Tracking this crap is rediculous
Just win.
8-8 is a victory at this point!
by phatfinfan on Dec 21, 2009 1:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
i've heard rumors...
.. that they might add more playoff spots to the league next year [or maybe 2 years] due to the ever-growing number of teams in the nfl…. can anyone substantiate this talk? or discredit it, either one….and ty Matty, for clearing up the playoff confusion, not to mention all of the other stuff you do to keep this place the best dolphins site on the net : )
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by Krab on Dec 21, 2009 2:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
they also might add more teams (LA, London, vegas?) and might add a week 17 and 18 instead of the last 2 weeks of preseason
start clemons over gibril
sign ronnie to a long term deal
the lousaka monster should be a pro bowler
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by ronnie brown for president on Dec 21, 2009 2:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure if they're gonna add any more teams.
the divisions are set up nicely, and adding 1 or 2 teams would unbalance the whole schedule setup. I think the likely scenario is a team like Jacksonville or Buffalo moving (JAX to LA, Buffalo to Toronto, although I don’t agree with that one). JAX is in real trouble of being relocated because they just can’t sell tickets there, despite being in the playoff race.
I have heard that Goodell wants to shorten the preseason by two games, and add 2 more regular season games, but I’m not sure how much support he has, and the money issue would need to be worked out (the players, last I heard, want 2 more games of pay, while the owners really don’t want to pay it). I don’t particularly like the idea, because I think there are enough injuries and wear-n-tear on these guys through 16 games. An 18 game season would shorten careers and I believe would lead to more significant injuries. A lot players struggle to make it through the 16 games..
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by Little Nicky 21 on Dec 21, 2009 2:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
In that situation
expect an expanded roster which would appease the players union abit IF they really want to expand the regular season the P.U. will be appeased
3 new 2010 starting LBers via 2010 draft
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by Blaze453 on Dec 21, 2009 4:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I haven't heard that
12 playoff teams for a 32 team league is fine. Once you get to 16, you end up like the NBA, where there are teams below .500 in the playoffs and the pool is diluted by sub-par teams. I don’t think the NFL needs to change anything about the playoff system, it works.
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by Little Nicky 21 on Dec 21, 2009 2:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree.
12 is the perfect number for 32, and 32 is the perfect number for even divisions. They’d have to add 8 teams to keep the balance, and there’s no way they add that many.
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by joel311 on Dec 21, 2009 4:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
enough is enough
leave it be, thank you
by uncle finster on Dec 21, 2009 4:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Let's both hope for Scenario 1
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by TheTealDeal on Dec 21, 2009 2:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
not counting on it
sorry – but the Jaguars are not beating NE
by Matty I on Dec 21, 2009 3:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well,
wierder things have happened
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by TheTealDeal on Dec 21, 2009 7:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Everyone saying number 3..
I think number 2 is the realistic one. All we have to hope for is one upset, KC over Denver. Denver honestly sucks, and KC can put up points. Anyone with me?
by captain flitzy on Dec 21, 2009 4:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
i agree, we gotta win most importantly
start clemons over gibril
sign ronnie to a long term deal
the lousaka monster should be a pro bowler
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by ronnie brown for president on Dec 21, 2009 4:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No,
because Denver does not suck.
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by joel311 on Dec 21, 2009 4:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Since the Bye
Denver is 2-6, has gotten blown out by Baltimore, Pitt, San Diego, Lost to the Colts, REDSKINS, And RAIDERS! and beat the Giants and the Chiefs. Not saying they are the Rams, but they arent world beaters either. I can definitely see a possibility where they lose to the Chiefs. Not saying it is likely, but it can defintely happen.
by captain flitzy on Dec 21, 2009 5:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You make good points,
but I still think Denver is a solid team and KC just lost to CLEVELAND.
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by joel311 on Dec 21, 2009 8:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The Good News Is...
As long as we beat Houston – we are in contention through the final week of the season due to the Pats – Jags game being a positive to us no matter who wins, correct?
by Moike on Dec 21, 2009 4:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Sure would like to have that Buffalo game back now
hope they’ll win out and see what happens
by FinFinatic on Dec 21, 2009 4:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Add to that..
the New Orleans/Indy game.
by captain flitzy on Dec 21, 2009 4:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
RANDOM!
but wow, remember this…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fa3iU1fOffY
by captain flitzy on Dec 21, 2009 4:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
i have a feeling...
that we will get in, i dont see marsha brady and his bunch loosing out he unfortunately wont let that happen, but i can see either/both ravens loosing to pittsburg and broncos loosing to the chiefs (hopefully c.chambers can help us make the playoffs unlike he did when he was with us, excluding his rookie yr). ppl i think we can do it we just gotta handle our biz this weekend, hopefully we can sellout the stadium and put some noise on houston’s passing attack….big ben scares me after what he did to gb def but with our qb pressure we can do it. lets hope and see what happens.
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by miafins23 on Dec 21, 2009 5:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I can't believe I'm actually cheering for the ravens to win their division -_-
by metalhead86 on Dec 21, 2009 5:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
y r u doing that?
I’d be cheering for Pittsburgh to knock off Baltimore if I was you.
by Matty I on Dec 21, 2009 9:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Were more in it than I thought. By the way, this day three years ago, nick saban told us that he would not leave miami and become alabamas coach….what a guy.
by Brettdolfan on Dec 21, 2009 6:01 PM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
screw saban
i want texas to woop his ass
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by miafins23 on Dec 21, 2009 6:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
"Wow" is right
This is a much better scenario than I had originally thought. I’m putting my money on scenario 3 at this point. I don’t see JAX beating the Pats and I’m hoping the Steelers are looking to play spoiler to the Ravens.
Stay Positive
by AHub1087 on Dec 21, 2009 6:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Parcell's plan
Everyone including me believes in Parcells plan. I hope the big picture gives us a contender for several years. i am so impatient, i have to remember that we are less than 2 years removed from 1-15. I do not get some of our personel moves, so Im gonna have to have faith. if we do sneak in we will get bounced like last year. we are just not there YET!!—
8-8 is a victory at this point!
by phatfinfan on Dec 21, 2009 6:19 PM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Parcell's plan
Everyone including me believes in Parcells plan. I hope the big picture gives us a contender for several years. i am so impatient, i have to remember that we are less than 2 years removed from 1-15. I do not get some of our personel moves, so Im gonna have to have faith. if we do sneak in we will get bounced like last year. we are just not there YET!!—
8-8 is a victory at this point!
by phatfinfan on Dec 21, 2009 6:19 PM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
One more ridiculous playoff scenario (can this be added)
If we lose to Houston but beat Pittsburgh, then we need:
Tenn to lose San Diego ( doesn’t matter after that)
NY Jets to lose to either Indy or Cinci
Jacksonville loses to both New England and Cleveland
Baltimore loses to Pittsburgh, but lose to Oakland
we end up in the 6th spot with Denver in the 5th spot
too crazy, but it would still be sweat to get in
start clemons over gibril
sign ronnie to a long term deal
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by ronnie brown for president on Dec 21, 2009 6:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
matty- here is proof
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/playoffscenario?algorithm=custom&14=01015155&15=50051445&16=40541140
start clemons over gibril
sign ronnie to a long term deal
the lousaka monster should be a pro bowler
"We liked a couple of those receivers up there, but we didn't feel there was a guy that was going to come in and make more of a contribution than a linebacker." — Dave Wannstedt, on why he chose Eddie Moore over Anquan Boldin in the 2003 draft
by ronnie brown for president on Dec 21, 2009 7:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, two 8-8 teams making the playoffs...
That has got to be a first. And the weird thing is it is pretty feasible as long as Josh Cribbs returns two TDs against Jax.
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by joel311 on Dec 21, 2009 8:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i'll worry about 8-8 scenarios if we lose to Houston.
until then, i’m going to hold off
by Matty I on Dec 21, 2009 9:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Scenario 2
In scenario 2 if Denver loses to Philly and beats Kc their strength of victory drops significantly, and Phins win out theirs goes up. Strength of victory is alot closer than it appears. We need to hope for the teams DEN beat to lose, and hope teams the Phins beat too win. Complicated, yes. Possible , yes. Cheer for Washington tonite. (DEN beat the Giants)
by BLEEDGREENANDORANGE on Dec 21, 2009 6:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
LOL (In my best bugs bunny voice) If last week was this week last week then this week would then be next week this week !!!!! Basically we need a lucky rabbit foot, a tarot card and a palm reading to make all our dreams come true …Oh and then a Ouija board
Jimbo
by Dolphinator on Dec 21, 2009 8:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
playoffs are still very possible
Steelers beat a very good Packers team. I don’t see Jacksonville beating the Patriots. However, it is possible.
On other note. Still pissed about that B.S. penalty that put the Titans in field goal range. Worst call of the year IMO.
by SEN on Dec 21, 2009 8:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
No, this is hands down the worst call of the season:
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by joel311 on Dec 21, 2009 8:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It's why LJ 107 should be demoted.
goo goo goojoob
by Tunaflipper on Dec 21, 2009 9:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ot was the Darren Sharper pick 6
that should have resulted in a touchback and Miami’s ball at the 20
by Matty I on Dec 21, 2009 9:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
dont remind us
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by samdaman on Dec 21, 2009 9:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What do u guys think would be the likeliest scenario?
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by MiamihastheDolphins.... on Dec 21, 2009 9:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Guys we are done!
Matty sorry to be a wet blanket but I really don’t see us in the playoffs! And I am fine with it we are a young team who has shown heart and the future looks really good- As long as we get rid of Ginn and Gebril wilson and Upgrade. Don’t hate me for not believing I would love to see Henne get playoff experience but I just don’t think we can do this one! Hopefully I am wrong and everyone can call me an Idiot. What I do hope to see in the next two games is Lex Hilliard getting the ball, Ricky has developed fumblitis lately and I would also like to see what Lex has got I have a feeling the guy will be good.
by doberman on Dec 21, 2009 9:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
this whole post argues with you thinking we're done
not saying, I’m just sayin..
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I got dibs
by Little Nicky 21 on Dec 21, 2009 9:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I know
But when You look at what has to happen it looks pretty bleak. And as long as I have been a dolphins fan we have had to earn our playoffs and not luck into them.
by doberman on Dec 21, 2009 9:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't say it's bleak
look at Scenario 2. We need Jacksonville to lose once (and they go to NE this week) and Denver to lose to KC (Denver is one of the most inconsistent teams in the league, and Orton sucks). So while maybe it’s “unlikely” it’s not impossible or bleak. Bottom line is, we can only win out and hope for the cards to fall in our favor, and as long as we are putting pressure on other teams to win, we’re in a good spot. This is the NFL, nothing is ever guaranteed and crazy things are the norm.
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by Little Nicky 21 on Dec 21, 2009 9:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Scenario #3 is my favorite, personally
The Jaguars can definitely lose to NE. The Steelers have the ability to knock off the Ravens at home in Pittsburgh. And the Dolphins could very well knock off the Texans and Steelers at home.
I refuse to give up. I’m not saying I expect it to happen – but we certainly are not “done” just yet.
by Matty I on Dec 21, 2009 10:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
umm did u not read this post?
we still have a shot, in fact there are many scenarios in which we can still make it…granted it is not the best of chances, but it can still happen
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by MiamihastheDolphins.... on Dec 21, 2009 9:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I hope we do make it
But like I said we usually earn our spot not rely on others losing. Was it 2003 When we went 10-6 and missed the playoffs that is our luck! We usually need 11 wins to get in. Don’t get me wrong I am not a hater I have been in fist fights over the dolphins I just feel like this year we are not going to the playoffs.
by doberman on Dec 21, 2009 9:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yea something like that
and yea nobody likes to depend on other teams to decide their destiny, but that’s the position we put ourselves in, and we have to live with the consequences, whether they are in our favor or not
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by MiamihastheDolphins.... on Dec 21, 2009 9:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
first things first fellas we need to take care of business on sunday
And beat Houston. And if my memory serves me right we never beat them before.
by Superzoe92 on Dec 21, 2009 9:50 PM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Another Playoff Scenario?
Hey, just wondering…. if MIA wins out, JAX loses 1 game, and both DEN and BAL lose 1 game each (has to be Week 16, with the Steelers beating the Ravens and and the Eagles beating the Broncos).. wouldn’t that scenario work as well? This would leave MIA, BAL, and DEN tied at 9-7, with conference records of 7-5 each. Common game record would be 2-3 each, which means it goes to strength of victory tiebreaker. Denver has best strength of victory, then Miami, then Baltimore…. meaning Broncos are 5th Seed and Dolphins are 6th Seed. Please let me know if this is correct, because I see it as eminently possible.
by jzaun on Dec 21, 2009 9:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
sounds good to me
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by MiamihastheDolphins.... on Dec 21, 2009 9:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This scenario is assuming that the Jets/Titans/Texans/Steelers backlog at 7-07 each lose a game. Pittsburgh and Houston would have to have lost for Miami to win out. The Jets will lose to either the Colts or the Bengals (probably both) and the Titans will lose to San Diego. Just to clarify that we do need that extra help, but it so likely to occur that we have to assume it for the scenario’s sake. Hope that makes sense… haha
by jzaun on Dec 21, 2009 9:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
isn't the scenario you laid out what I said in #3?
Dolphins win out, Jax loses one game, and the Ravens lose to Pittsburgh.
Isn’t that what you’re saying here?
by Matty I on Dec 21, 2009 10:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Respectfully, no sir. I was asking about this scenario: 1.) MIA wins out. 2.) BAL loses @PIT next week. 3.) DEN loses @ PHI next week …. supposing the lesser 7-7 teams each lose 1 game (which, considering their opponents, is highly likely), this scenario would leave Miami, Denver and Baltimore ALL tied at 9-7, with identical 7-5 conference records, as well as identical 2-3 records against common opponents. Going to the 5th tiebreaker, strength of victory, Denver and Miami advance while Baltimore is out of luck. Just wondering if this works as well… when looking at the upcoming schedule, I consider this the most likely scenario. I guess its splitting hairs, adding Denver to the mix, just wanted to see if Miami had a shot in the event of a 3-way tie at 9-7…… thanks Matty for your insight, this blog is the sh-t
by jzaun on Dec 21, 2009 11:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
you are correct
I got ya now. If you throw Denver into the mix with a 9-7 record too – but their loss coming to Philly and NOT KC, then it would be a 3 way tie for two spots. And like you said, the Ravens would miss out based on “strength of victory” – as of now, of course.
by Matty I on Dec 21, 2009 11:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Scenario #2 isn't quite correct
If Denver loses to BOTH Philly and KC, then the Dolphins won’t necessarily get in, even with a JAX loss. If Denver loses to both, Baltimore wins both of their games, & Jax loses one, then the Phins will be tied with the Titans for the last wildcard slot, which obviously they’d take on tie-breaker. Even if Baltimore loses to Pittsburgh, if we don’t maintain our SoV lead over them, they take the first slot, and we’re again tied with Tennessee and lose the second slot. If Denver ONLY loses to KC, then we’re okay, though. Since Denver would then be in the tie-breaker with Miami and Tenn, the head-to-head loss to Tenn would matter, since they haven’t wont against Denver.
Anyway, I’ve actually come up with 12 possible scenarios for us to get in. All of these assume that Cincy wins the South, as I totally forgot that they could end up 9-7 when I was working these out. They also all assume that Miami wins both of their games:
- NE loses both
- Jax loss, Tenn loss, Denver loss to KC
- Jax loss, Tenn loss, Ravens lose both
- Jax loss, Tenn loss, Denver loss to Philly, we gain SoV over Denver
- Jax loss, Ravens lose both, Denver loses both
- Jax loss, Ravens loss to Pitt, we hold SoV over Ravens
- Jax loss, Denver loss to KC, Denver wins over Philly
- Jax loss, Denver loss to Philly, Denver wins over KC, we gain SoV over Denver
- Ravens lose both, Denver loss to KC
- Ravens lose both, Denver loss to Philly, we gain SoV over Denver
- Ravens loss to Pitt, Denver loss to KC, we keep SoV over Ravens
- Ravens loss to Pitt, Denver loss to Philly, we keep SoV over Ravens, we gain SoV over Denver
Of those, 6 is probably the most likely, but I think a few of them are still fairly likely, at least to get us to where we’re relying on strength of victory as a final tie-break. Speaking of which, Baltimore, Denver, and Miami are all close enough on SoV right now that it could easily swing to any of them taking the lead on that in the last 2 weeks.
by Elezar on Dec 21, 2009 10:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I need to proof-read better...
When I said that “they’d” take the tie-breaker if Tennessee is tied with the Phins, I of course mean Tennessee will after this week’s game.
And, when I said the head-to-head loss to Tenn “would matter” if Denver was tied with them as well, it of course should be “wouldn’t matter”.
by Elezar on Dec 21, 2009 11:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
#2 is technically correct
I guess I should have stressed that Denver would need to win in week 16 against Philly. But I don’t think it’ll matter cus I don’t see Tennessee beating SD on Xmas night. But we’ll cross that bridge when we come to it and update it IF Tennessee beats SD on Friday.
by Matty I on Dec 21, 2009 11:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
lol
DA-DOOING, DA-DOOING………….That’s my brain after reading this entire thread!
by BLEEDGREENANDORANGE on Dec 21, 2009 11:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'm a bit confused.
On the scenario with Tennessee involved, wouldn’t scenario 3 take effect once ravens and jags lose next weeks games? The only thing I can think about is whether it is for a different seed. Someone explain please…
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by phins23 on Dec 21, 2009 11:14 PM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
the difference
If Baltimore loses both games and Jax loses one, the Dolphins would lose the tie-breaker to Tennessee because it’s only a 2 way tie and the Titans beat the Dolphins. But if the Ravens, Dolphins, and Titans all tie, then the Titans are eliminated because in a 3 way tie, head-to-head means nothing. Titans would lose out on “conference record” tie-breaker.
by Matty I on Dec 21, 2009 11:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So
We need bal to lose next week only considering tenn wins out?
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by phins23 on Dec 21, 2009 11:49 PM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
i'm so confused
1) if baltimore loses to pitt and jags lose to either NE or CLE we r in? No matter what Tennessee does?
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by phins23 on Dec 22, 2009 12:58 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
As long as we keep the strength of victory lead over Baltimore, yes
If it’s a 3-way tie with the Phins, Titans, and Baltimore, there’s no head-to-head tie-breaker since neither the Phins nor Titans have played Baltimore. Next breaker is conference record, and both Miami and Baltimore will beat Tenn on that, no matter what, so only Miami & Baltimore are left. Next breaker is Strength of Victory, so if we win that, we get the #5 seed.
If Denver also ties with us, Tenn, and Baltimore, it gets a little more complicated, but we’d still be guaranteed either the 5th or 6th seed, as long as we have the strength of victory tie-breaker over either Baltimore or Denver.
by Elezar on Dec 22, 2009 1:17 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Dumb move...
We wouldn’t even be going through this if we had Chambers.
by ChrisMarino on Dec 21, 2009 11:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
(sigh)
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by Little Nicky 21 on Dec 22, 2009 1:45 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
scenario 2
In scenario 2, why do the jags need to lose one of the last 2 games? If we win out and they win out, we’re both 9-7 but we beat them head-to-head, so don’t we have tie-breaker over them?
by Sethual Chocolate on Dec 22, 2009 8:59 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Because of a 3-way tie
If there’s a 3-way tie with Jax, us, and either Baltimore or Denver, then the head-to-head won’t matter, because neither us nor Jax have played Baltimore/Denver. In a 3-way tie in teams in different conferences, head-to-head only counts if one team has swept the others, or one team has lost to both the others.
by Elezar on Dec 22, 2009 10:34 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ok so
im gonna be like everyone else here and be confused
you keep saying IF our SoV is higher, does that just take into account records of teams we have beaten and therefore is too much of a mouthful for yall to want to explain? lol
by danlr13 on Dec 22, 2009 12:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Strength of victory
is the winning percentage of all the teams that one team has beaten. I say “if” because the “strength of victory” calculations I made above could all change depending on how those teams finish their season.
by Matty I on Dec 22, 2009 12:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So we want teams that Baltimore and Denver have beaten to lose, unless they’re playing someone we need them to beat. Go Dolphins!
by Ritty77 on Dec 22, 2009 1:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
okay thats what i thought...
thats really splitting hairs for a tiebreaker though haha
by danlr13 on Dec 22, 2009 7:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So Matty, if your listening,
does this mean if we beat Houston, NE over Jax, SD over Tenn and Pitt over Bal that in week 17 we play Pitt for the 6th spot?
by uncle finster on Dec 22, 2009 8:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i do believe that to be the case
as long as the Dolphins hold their “strength of victory” lead.
by Matty I on Dec 22, 2009 9:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That is a VERY POSSIBLE SCENARIO!!
And I think it’s likely, NE, SD and us I think are locks and I like Pitt this week, how great would that be, 2 years in a row win and your in, in week 17.
by uncle finster on Dec 22, 2009 9:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
u may want to get that checked out
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by MiamihastheDolphins.... on Dec 22, 2009 9:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Basically Win or go home, and hope for the worst for your WC rivals.
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by TheTealDeal on Dec 22, 2009 9:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
just win baby
You gotta hate to lose more than you want to win
by alwaysafan on Dec 22, 2009 11:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
playoff scenarios
hold on a sec, i was reading up on the tiebreakers involving wildcard teams and they are as follows: head-to-head, conference record, common opponents, etc etc. if this is so, then jax winning their last two games wouldn’t even matter (given we win out also), despite them holding a 8-4 conference record to our 7-5. we beat them head-to-head! i dunno, it seems everything i read is different.
by gofish245 on Dec 27, 2009 12:36 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
if it's only us and Jax, then yes we win tie-breaker
but in a 3 way tie, head-to-head means nothing unless one team beat BOTH teams in the tie
by Matty I on Dec 27, 2009 1:38 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ohh, and another thing…ravens look really good right now. i seriously am hoping that they lose to the steelers, but the way ravens are playing that may not happen. so don’t hang your hat on that. id say maybe the best chance to get in is to have pats play like crap these next two games against formidable opponents and hope they lose. den is not likely to lose to KC.
by gofish245 on Dec 27, 2009 12:44 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
WEEK 17 PLAYOFF SCENARIO
As if anyone cares at this point……
If Miami beats the Steelers, we need:
- Jets lose to Bengals
- Texans lose to Patriots
- Ravens lose to Raiders
- Jags lose to or tie Browns
by DanMarinoIsGod on Dec 28, 2009 1:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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