KCSLC2008 606 Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 The best part of last night is we wrapped up every single divisional tiebreaker that we could possibly need. 1. Head-to-head vs. Oakland 2. Head-to-head vs. Denver will be split at worst and we clinched a better division record (we're 4-0, they're 1-3) 3. Better record vs. San Diego, not that they were a threat 4. Anything three-way with Oakland and Denver would go our way as well, because we have the three-way head to head cliched (3-0, they have 2 losses each), then we win on the next round of tiebreakers. Conference tiebreakers are not as good. If there is no head-to-head then conference record is next. Outside of the division, we lost to Pittsburgh (7-5) and don't have head-to-head with any other team higher than 6-6, so it's unlikely those will come into play (because we would have to lose out and they would have to win out). We are 7-2 compared to NE's 7-1 in the conference, and Baltimore is at 7-2. Miami is at 5-4. The next tiebreaker is common games. Glancing at the schedules for NE and Baltimore, catching NE will be very tough, they've beat Houston and Pittsburgh who we lost to. They still have games against Denver and the Jets that they could lose and maybe bump us to the next tiebreaker (unless we beat Denver again and get credit for both?), but that's a long shot. Baltimore beat Pittsburgh with another to go, but lost to the Raiders and Jets. So we probably have them beat. Bottom line IF we win the division I think we're locked in to the 2 seed under most reasonable scenarios, though rising or falling is mathematically possible. Obviously, winning the division itself is no guarantee yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azchief21 5,278 Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Great info, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHard 2,061 Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 We went into to NE's house last year completely beat up and they had all their starters and only lost by a touch down. I can't wait to go in kick their golden boy asses this year. I hope it is in their house so they can see it first hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefensiveMan 758 Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 We went into to NE's house last year completely beat up and they had all their starters and only lost by a touch down. I can't wait to go in kick their golden boy asses this year. I hope it is in their house so they can see it first hand. I want the game in NE. I want to whoop that ass in Foxborough for the AFC Title. Been waiting for this since Ray Lewis and his Ravens did the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHard 2,061 Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Yeah! That's what I am talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetlord 10,209 Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Better to have a home game after a bye and finally win a playoff game in Arrowhead. It's been a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefensiveMan 758 Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Better to have a home game after a bye and finally win a playoff game in Arrowhead. It's been a long time. Yes, this is step 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FANATIC 852 Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 One game at a time. Not qualified for anything yet. Clearly one more injury can change everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetlord 10,209 Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 NE plays the Donks in the last week. If the Chiefs win out, they might be the top seed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefensiveMan 758 Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 NE plays the Donks in the last week. If the Chiefs win out, they might be the top seed. We all know Baltimore will win Monday night . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetlord 10,209 Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Some intriguing scenarios. For example, if DEN beats OAK and KC, there could be a three way tie at 12-4. KC would have the best divisional record. If NE and KC beat DEN, the Donks could miss the playoffs. If KC wins the next two and DEN beats OAK, the Chiefs could clinch the division and the SAN game would be meaningless. This sure is a fun time of year, especially when the Chiefs are in the driver's seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azchief21 5,278 Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Some intriguing scenarios. For example, if DEN beats OAK and KC, there could be a three way tie at 12-4. KC would have the best divisional record. If NE and KC beat DEN, the Donks could miss the playoffs. If KC wins the next two and DEN beats OAK, the Chiefs could clinch the division and the SAN game would be meaningless. This sure is a fun time of year, especially when the Chiefs are in the driver's seat. Hey Jet, Would the SAN game be meaningless if NE wins up til that point? Wouldn't we want to win and have NE lose for 1 seed? Of course, it would depend on game time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHard 2,061 Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Hey Jet, Would the SAN game be meaningless if NE wins up til that point? Wouldn't we want to win and have NE lose for 1 seed? Of course, it would depend on game time. Dude, the fact that we are legitimately discussing the one seed is freaking ridiculous. We have played most of the season without Bailey, Howard, Charles and Houston. Mac and Poe and DJ and Hali have been playing banged up. March and Ehinger on IR. And we are talking about the one seed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azchief21 5,278 Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Dude, the fact that we are legitimately discussing the one seed is freaking ridiculous. We have played most of the season without Bailey, Howard, Charles and Houston. Mac and Poe and DJ and Hali have been playing banged up. March and Ehinger on IR. And we are talking about the one seed. And I love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHard 2,061 Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Amen my brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetlord 10,209 Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Hey Jet, Would the SAN game be meaningless if NE wins up til that point? Wouldn't we want to win and have NE lose for 1 seed? Of course, it would depend on game time. Don't think so, but I'd have to check that. Unless NE loses two games, I think they have the tie breaker. It's based on common opponents and they beat PIT and HOU so I think the same record means NE wins the top seed. Certainly, if NE lost one of their next three and KC won the next two, then week 17 could be important. Problem is, NE has a soft last two games. I could be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefensiveMan 758 Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Mon, Dec 12 vs Ravens 7:30 PM Preview Video Sun, Dec 18 @ Broncos 3:25 PM Sat, Dec 24 vs Jets 12:00 PM Sun, Jan 1 @ Dolphins 12:00 PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefensiveMan 758 Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 If Denver loses this weekend to Tennessee I could see New England losing in Denver the following week. NE loses either vs Baltimore on MNF or @ Denver. The Jets are a cupcake, but the last game of the season vs Miami could be a tough one - especially if Miami is fighting a Wild Card birth. I say 3-1 maybe worse. They haven't really played anyone this year. Last 8 games for the Pats: @ Clev Cinc @ Pitt (without Big Ben) @ Buff Seattle - only winning team lost this one. @ SF @ Jets Rams. What a tough 8 game stretch for NE. It gets tougher for them starting on Monday night. We'll know much more then against an emerging Ravens team that has had Belicheat's number in the past. Chiefs win out and we secure 1st place IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calichief 3,016 Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 If Denver loses this weekend to Tennessee I could see New England losing in Denver the following week. NE loses either vs Baltimore on MNF or @ Denver. The Jets are a cupcake, but the last game of the season vs Miami could be a tough one - especially if Miami is fighting a Wild Card birth. I say 3-1 maybe worse. They haven't really played anyone this year. Last 8 games for the Pats: @ Clev Cinc @ Pitt (without Big Ben) @ Buff Seattle - only winning team lost this one. @ SF @ Jets Rams. What a tough 8 game stretch for NE. It gets tougher for them starting on Monday night. We'll know much more then against an emerging Ravens team that has had Belicheat's number in the past. Chiefs win out and we secure 1st place IMO. I don't see the Chiefs winning out. Just a taxing last couple weeks. I see them faltering this week but making it to the afc championship game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefensiveMan 758 Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 I don't see the Chiefs winning out. Just a taxing last couple weeks. I see them faltering this week but making it to the afc championship game. If Jamaal Charles comes back we're set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetlord 10,209 Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 I don't see the Chiefs winning out. Just a taxing last couple weeks. I see them faltering this week but making it to the afc championship game. Probably, the Chiefs can lose one game and still win the division. OAK is very likely to lose one more and the Chiefs hold the tie breaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMO 6,811 Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Do we hold a tiebreaker over NE? I was on NFL.com's playoff predictor and the simulations showed that we would have to win out and NE lose 2 games to get the #1 seed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCSLC2008 606 Posted December 11, 2016 Author Share Posted December 11, 2016 Do we hold a tiebreaker over NE? I was on NFL.com's playoff predictor and the simulations showed that we would have to win out and NE lose 2 games to get the #1 seed. They currently have conference record and if that evens out, they beat Pittsburgh Houston we lost to (common opponents). They would only have Denver if they lost and maybe Jets (not happening). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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